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220-701 · Question #161

After making a long CAT5 cable, the technician fears that the cable may have been damaged during the pull, but does not have a cable tester. Which of the following would be the BEST alternative tool…

The correct answer is A. Multimeter. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

After making a long CAT5 cable, the technician fears that the cable may have been damaged during the pull, but does not have a cable tester. Which of the following would be the BEST alternative tool to determine whether there are any breaks or shorts in the cable?

Options

  • AMultimeter
  • BVoltmeter
  • CLoopback plug
  • DToner probe

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    77% (17)
  • B
    14% (3)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    5% (1)

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