A network technician is in charge of creating the network cut sheet for an existing building. Some of the ports have been labeled, but some of the labels are unreadable. Which of the following tools…

The correct answer is A. Tone generator and probe. A tone generator and probe (also called a fox and hound) is used to trace and identify cables by injecting an audible tone on one end and using a probe to detect that tone along the cable path or at a patch panel. This is ideal for identifying where an unlabeled cable…

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A network technician is in charge of creating the network cut sheet for an existing building. Some of the ports have been labeled, but some of the labels are unreadable. Which of the following tools would be BEST used to identify termination location?

Options

ATone generator and probe
BLoopback plug
CCable tester and certifier
DPunchdown tool

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(39 responses)

A
90% (35)
B
5% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A tone generator and probe (also called a fox and hound) is used to trace and identify cables by injecting an audible tone on one end and using a probe to detect that tone along the cable path or at a patch panel. This is ideal for identifying where an unlabeled cable terminates. A loopback plug (B) tests port functionality, not cable paths. A cable tester and certifier (C) verifies cable continuity and performance but does not help locate physical terminations. A punchdown tool (D) is used to terminate cables into keystone jacks or patch panels, not to identify them.

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