What is the minimum recommended twisted-pair copper cable category for 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) networks?

What is the minimum recommended twisted-pair

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ACat 5e
BCat 3
CCat 5
DCat 6

✓ Correct answer: A. Cat 5e Cat 5e (Category 5 enhanced) is the minimum recommended cable grade for 1000BASE-T. Its tighter specifications and improved signal quality over standard Cat 5 make it capable of supporting Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) speeds.

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