N10-005 Question #913: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Punch down tool. A punch down tool (also called an impact tool or krone tool) is specifically designed to seat and trim individual wire conductors into the insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) on 110 blocks and patch panels. The tool simultaneously pushes the wire into the slot and cuts off t

Question

A technician is terminating a new run of network cables to a 110 block. Which of the following tools would the technician use?

Options

ALoopback plug
BCrimper tool
CPunch down tool
DCable tester

Explanation

A punch down tool (also called an impact tool or krone tool) is specifically designed to seat and trim individual wire conductors into the insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) on 110 blocks and patch panels. The tool simultaneously pushes the wire into the slot and cuts off the excess. A loopback plug is used for port testing; a crimper is used to attach RJ-45/RJ-11 connectors to cable ends; a cable tester verifies wiring continuity and pin mapping after termination.

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