220-802 · Question #816
A new network drop was just installed and the technician determined it was not terminated correctly. Which of the following tools would the technician use to terminate a network wall jack correctly?
The correct answer is C. Punchdown. A punchdown tool (punch-down tool) is the correct instrument for terminating wires into a network wall jack (keystone jack) or patch panel. The tool pushes each individual wire conductor into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) slot and simultaneously trims the excess…
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A new network drop was just installed and the technician determined it was not terminated correctly. Which of the following tools would the technician use to terminate a network wall jack correctly?
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- ACable crimper
- BCable tester
- CPunchdown
- DWire strippers
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C92% (46)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
A punchdown tool (punch-down tool) is the correct instrument for terminating wires into a network wall jack (keystone jack) or patch panel. The tool pushes each individual wire conductor into the IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) slot and simultaneously trims the excess wire. A cable crimper (A) is used to attach RJ-45 connectors to the ends of patch cables, not to terminate wall jacks. A cable tester (B) is used to verify a connection after it is made. Wire strippers (D) are used to remove the outer jacket of the cable before termination.
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