CompTIA
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.
Networking
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)- A2% (1)
- B7% (4)
- C3% (2)
- D88% (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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