Technician exam question T9B01
Subelement T9, ANTENNAS AND FEED LINES· Group T9B
Which of the following connectors should be carefully taped for weather protection when used outdoors?
- A.PL259
- B.BNC
- C.Type N
- D.All these choices are correct (correct answer)
WhyPL259, BNC, and Type N connectors should all be carefully taped for weather protection when used outdoors. PL-259, BNC, and Type N connectors are all vulnerable to moisture working its way in around the connection when used outdoors, so all of them should be carefully weatherproofed with tape or sealant, answer D. Singling out just one connector type (A, B, or C) would incorrectly suggest the others don't need the same weather protection.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2026-2030 NCVEC Element 2 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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