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220-1101 · Question #974

Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

The correct answer is D. Toner probe. A toner probe (also known as a tone generator and probe) is the best tool for tracing and identifying cables in a patch panel or wall jack. The tone generator sends a signal through the wire, and the probe helps locate the cable by detecting the tone.

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Question

Which of the following tools is best to track where an Ethernet cable is patched?

Options

  • ACrimper
  • BPunchdown tool
  • CCable stripper
  • DToner probe

How the community answered

(58 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    7% (4)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    88% (51)

Explanation

A toner probe (also known as a tone generator and probe) is the best tool for tracing and identifying cables in a patch panel or wall jack. The tone generator sends a signal through the wire, and the probe helps locate the cable by detecting the tone.

Topics

#Networking tools#Cable tracing#Toner probe#Ethernet

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