CompTIA A+ 220-1001: Networking Tools

 

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a tone generator/probe?

• Determining the termination point of a cable run

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a cable stripper?

• Preparing a cable for crimping

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Which features of a cable would an advanced cable tester be able to determine that a basic tester could not?

• Resistance
• Interference 
• Attenuation

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a punch down tool?

• Pressing individual cable wires down into connections at the back of a patch panel

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a crimper?

• Attaching a connector to a cable end

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In which scenario would you be most likely to use a loopback plug?

• Suspected issues with your local network interface port

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A multimeter can help to ascertain which properties of a cable?

• Resistance 
• Continuity

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A WiFi analyzer can be used to determine which properties of wireless signals?

• - how often transmission errors are encountered
• -optimal channel use
• -signal strength