A technician connects a new computer to the internet and then opens the wiring closet. Even though all of the wires are terminated, nothing in the wiring closet is labeled. Which of the following tool

The correct answer is C. Toner probe. A toner probe is a tool that can be used to trace and identify cables in a wiring closet. The technician can use a toner probe to find the cable that connects the new computer to the internet. A cable tester is a tool that can be used to check the continuity and quality of a cabl

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A technician connects a new computer to the internet and then opens the wiring closet. Even though all of the wires are terminated, nothing in the wiring closet is labeled. Which of the following tools should the technician use to complete the task?

Options

ACable tester
BLoopback plug
CToner probe
DPunchdown tool

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A
5% (2)
B
8% (3)
C
85% (33)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A toner probe is a tool that can be used to trace and identify cables in a wiring closet. The technician can use a toner probe to find the cable that connects the new computer to the internet. A cable tester is a tool that can be used to check the continuity and quality of a cable. A loopback plug is a tool that can be used to test network ports or cables by sending and receiving signals from the same device. A punchdown tool is a tool that can be used to terminate wires into a patch

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