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N10-005 · Question #205

While preparing to replace an old CAT3 cable with a CAT6 cable to implement VoIP, a facilities employee mistakenly disconnects the entire patch panel, including valid wiring to live workstations…

The correct answer is A. Toner. Toner-connects to any voice, data, or video cable to detect open/short circuits, continuity, AC/DC voltage and dial tone all while protecting up to 52 volt.

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Question

While preparing to replace an old CAT3 cable with a CAT6 cable to implement VoIP, a facilities employee mistakenly disconnects the entire patch panel, including valid wiring to live workstations. Which of the following should an administrator use in order to connect those ports FIRST?

Options

  • AToner
  • BMultimeter
  • CReflectometer
  • DCable tester

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    71% (40)
  • B
    18% (10)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    7% (4)

Explanation

Toner-connects to any voice, data, or video cable to detect open/short circuits, continuity, AC/DC voltage* and dial tone* all while protecting up to 52 volt.

Topics

#toner probe#patch panel#cable identification#physical layer tools

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