220-802 Question #220: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Punch down. A punch down tool (also called a 110 tool or Krone tool) is specifically designed to terminate (seat and trim) individual wire conductors into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) slots found on patch panels and keystone jacks. The tool simultaneously pushes the wire into

Question

Which of the following tools would be used to connect CAT5e cabling to a patch panel?

Options

APunch down
BWire strippers
CLoopback plugs
DCrimper

Explanation

A punch down tool (also called a 110 tool or Krone tool) is specifically designed to terminate (seat and trim) individual wire conductors into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) slots found on patch panels and keystone jacks. The tool simultaneously pushes the wire into the connector and cuts the excess. Wire strippers remove cable insulation before termination. Loopback plugs are diagnostic tools for testing ports. A crimper is used to attach RJ45 connectors to the ends of patch cables - not for patch panels.

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