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220-1101 · Question #76

A technician needs to fix a Cat 5 cable issue. The cable, which is connected to a network jack, fails when it is moved around. Which of the following items must the technician use to fix the issue?…

The correct answer is E. RJ45 connector F. Crimper. To fix a Cat 5 cable issue where the cable fails when it is moved around, the technician would need to use an RJ45 connector (option E) and a crimper (option F). The technician can use the crimper to attach a new RJ45 connector to the end of the cable, which should resolve the…

Hardware and network troubleshooting

Question

A technician needs to fix a Cat 5 cable issue. The cable, which is connected to a network jack, fails when it is moved around. Which of the following items must the technician use to fix the issue? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AScissors
  • BNetwork tap
  • CMagnetized screwdriver
  • DTone generator
  • ERJ45 connector
  • FCrimper

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    12% (4)
  • E
    79% (27)

Explanation

To fix a Cat 5 cable issue where the cable fails when it is moved around, the technician would need to use an RJ45 connector (option E) and a crimper (option F). The technician can use the crimper to attach a new RJ45 connector to the end of the cable, which should resolve the issue. An RJ45 connector (option E) is a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking. It is an 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) modular plug and jack that is used to terminate Cat 5 and other types of twisted pair cables. A crimper (option F) is a tool used to attach connectors to the ends of cables. In this case, the technician would use the crimper to attach a new RJ45 connector to the end of the Cat 5 cable. When a cable fails when it is moved around, it often indicates that there is a problem with the connector at the end of the cable. By attaching a new RJ45 connector using a crimper, the technician can ensure that the cable has a secure and reliable connection.

Topics

#Network cabling#RJ45 termination#Crimper tool#Cable troubleshooting

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