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N10-005 · Question #913

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

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…

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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

How the community answered

(63 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    94% (59)
  • D
    2% (1)

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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#110 block#punch down tool#cable termination#structured cabling

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