A manager reports there is no network connectivity at a desk that has been empty for several months. The jack on the port has no label. Which of the following would be BEST for a technician to use to

The correct answer is D. A tone generator and a probe. A tone generator and probe tool is used to trace a cable from one end to the other. This may be necessary when the cables are bundled and have not been labeled properly. This device is also known as a "Fox and Hound" or "toner and probe." The tone generator is used to apply a sig

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A manager reports there is no network connectivity at a desk that has been empty for several months. The jack on the port has no label. Which of the following would be BEST for a technician to use to trace the port connection back to the wiring closet?

Options

AA crimper
BA punchdown tool
CA multimeter
DA tone generator and a probe

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C
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D
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Explanation

A tone generator and probe tool is used to trace a cable from one end to the other. This may be necessary when the cables are bundled and have not been labeled properly. This device is also known as a "Fox and Hound" or "toner and probe." The tone generator is used to apply a signal on the cable. The probe is used to detect the signal and follow the cable over ceilings and through ducts or identify it from within the rest of the bundle.

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#Network troubleshooting#Cable tracing#Networking tools#Physical layer troubleshooting

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