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220-801 Question #125: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Inform the customer and recommend temporarily using the CAT5e cable.. The professional and ethical approach is to inform the customer of the discrepancy and let them make an informed decision. CAT5e is backward compatible and will physically connect to CAT6a jacks - the server will function, just at reduced performance specs. The customer may accep

Question

A brand new datacenter has been wired with all CAT6a wiring. A technician has been tasked to immediately install and boot up an already configured mission critical file server. Prior to turning the server on, the technician realizes that they had brought CAT5e patch cords by mistake. Which of the following should the technician do?

Options

  • AInstall the CAT5e cable, boot the server and then return and replace it later.
  • BInform the customer and recommend temporarily using the CAT5e cable.
  • CInstall the CAT5e cable, document the installation and leave the premises.
  • DInform the customer that the server will be available as soon as a CAT6a cable is acquired.

Explanation

The professional and ethical approach is to inform the customer of the discrepancy and let them make an informed decision. CAT5e is backward compatible and will physically connect to CAT6a jacks - the server will function, just at reduced performance specs. The customer may accept this temporary compromise to bring up a mission-critical server immediately. Installing without informing the customer (A or C) is unprofessional, and refusing to proceed until the correct cable arrives (D) could cause unnecessary downtime without first consulting the customer.

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