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220-802 · Question #539

220-802 Question #539: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Punchdown tool. A punchdown tool (punch-down tool) is used to terminate individual copper wires into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) contacts of keystone jacks, patch panels, or 110-blocks. If a wall port is wired incorrectly, the technician would re-terminate the twisted-pair wires

Question

A new user reports that they are unable to login to the corporate network on their desktop but they are able to access the WLAN from their mobile device. After further inspection, the technician realizes that the wall port is not wired correctly. Which of the following tools would be used to permanently restore network connectivity to the desktop?

Options

  • AWireless locator
  • BTethering with mobile device
  • CPunchdown tool
  • DCrimper

Explanation

A punchdown tool (punch-down tool) is used to terminate individual copper wires into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) contacts of keystone jacks, patch panels, or 110-blocks. If a wall port is wired incorrectly, the technician would re-terminate the twisted-pair wires to the correct T568A or T568B pinout using a punchdown tool. This is the permanent fix for a mis-wired port. A wireless locator helps find rogue APs. Tethering via mobile device is a temporary workaround, not a permanent fix. A crimper is used to attach RJ-45 connectors to the ends of patch cables, not to punch wires into keystone jacks in the wall.

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