An Ethernet cable runs across a warehouse that is 120 meters in length. The bit signals are so weak that they cannot be accurately read by the receiving station. What is the term for this problem?
A) electromagnetic interference
B) crosstalk
C) attenuation
D) radio frequency interference

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Attenuation refers to the weakening of a signal as it travels through a medium, such as a cable. In this case, the signal is too weak to be accurately read by the receiving station due to attenuation over the 120 meters of cable. Electromagnetic interference (A), crosstalk (B), and radio frequency interference (D) can also cause signal issues, but they are not specifically related to signal weakening over distance.

An Ethernet Cable Runs Across a Warehouse That Is 120