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220-1201 · Question #62

Which of the following tools would a technician use to connect wires to an RJ45 connector?

The correct answer is A. Crimper. A crimper is specifically used to attach RJ45 connectors to the ends of network cables. It presses the connector pins into the cable's wires, establishing a secure electrical connection. A punch down tool is used for wiring patch panels or keystone jacks, not for attaching…

Submitted by naveen.iyer· Mar 30, 2026Networking

Question

Which of the following tools would a technician use to connect wires to an RJ45 connector?

Options

  • ACrimper
  • BCable stripper
  • CPunchdown
  • DLoopback plug

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    88% (23)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

A crimper is specifically used to attach RJ45 connectors to the ends of network cables. It presses the connector pins into the cable's wires, establishing a secure electrical connection. A punch down tool is used for wiring patch panels or keystone jacks, not for attaching connectors.

Topics

#RJ45 connectors#Cabling tools#Crimping

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