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220-1101 · Question #271

A network technician has been tasked with creating a patch cable. The RJ45 connectors will not slay attached to the cable. Which of the following tools Is needed to fix this Issue?

The correct answer is B. Crimper. A crimper is a tool that is used to crimp (attach) an RJ45 connector onto the end of a patch cable. The crimper applies pressure to the connector to make a permanent connection between the connector and the cable, ensuring that the connector will stay attached to the cable. A cab

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Question

A network technician has been tasked with creating a patch cable. The RJ45 connectors will not slay attached to the cable. Which of the following tools Is needed to fix this Issue?

Options

  • ACable tester
  • BCrimper
  • CPunchdown tool
  • DLoopback plug

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    92% (23)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

A crimper is a tool that is used to crimp (attach) an RJ45 connector onto the end of a patch cable. The crimper applies pressure to the connector to make a permanent connection between the connector and the cable, ensuring that the connector will stay attached to the cable. A cable tester is used to test the connectivity of a network cable. A punchdown tool is used to terminate network cables in a patch panel or keystone jack. A loopback plug is a diagnostic tool that is used to test network interfaces by simulating network traffic.

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#Patch cable#RJ45 connector#Crimper#Network tools

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