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Which of the following should a technician use to terminate an RJ45 port?
The correct answer is B. Punchdown tool. To terminate an RJ45 port, a technician should use a punchdown tool. This tool is specifically designed to insert and cut (terminate) the wires into a patch panel, keystone jack, or a network surface mount box. The punchdown tool ensures that the wire is properly seated in the te
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Which of the following should a technician use to terminate an RJ45 port?
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- ACable tester
- BPunchdown tool
- CToner probe
- DCable stripper
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Explanation
To terminate an RJ45 port, a technician should use a punchdown tool. This tool is specifically designed to insert and cut (terminate) the wires into a patch panel, keystone jack, or a network surface mount box. The punchdown tool ensures that the wire is properly seated in the terminal block and that the connection is secure. It also trims the excess wire during the termination process, which is not a function that cable testers, toner probes, or cable strippers are designed
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