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Question #: 166
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A network technician has been tasked with creating a patch cable. The RJ45 connectors will not stay attached to the cable. Which of the following tools is needed to fix this issue?

  • A. Cable tester
  • B. Crimper
  • C. Punchdown tool
  • D. Loopback plug
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Waldem
9 months, 3 weeks ago
If the RJ45 connectors will not stay attached to the cable, the technician will need a crimper to fix the issue. A crimper is a tool that is used to attach connectors to the ends of cables. In this case, the technician can use the crimper to attach new RJ45 connectors to the cable. A cable tester is a tool that is used to test the connectivity of a cable. It is not designed to attach connectors to the ends of cables. A punchdown tool is a tool that is used to terminate wires onto a patch panel or keystone jack. It is not designed to attach connectors to the ends of cables. A loopback plug is a device that is used to test the functionality of a network port. It is not designed to attach connectors to the ends of cables.
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Mansell
9 months, 4 weeks ago
I am so confused! I swear the answer is B, but it says loopback plug is correct?? There's no way that's correct right? Loopback plug isn't used to connect a disconnected cable. How accurate are the "correct" answers on this study guide?
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spikefist
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Something I've notice about this website is that, if the most-voted for answer is different than the supposed "right" answer, then the actual right answer is the most-voted for one.
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alforg03
11 months, 2 weeks ago
D is the correct answer.
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Tomeq
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Crimper is a tool that fixes the jack to a patch cord so answer B is correct. The cable tester attached each end of the cable to test the patch cord end-end connection. A loopback plug is a tool to test the NIC card or switch port's abilities to receive and send signals. The punch-down tool fixes each conductor into Insulation Displacement Contact ( IDC).
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mr_reyes
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Crimper for sure.
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Wiz_tech101
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
A and D are usually for testing or verifying cable connectivity. C does not really apply in this scenario. Since the RJ-45 connectors are not staying on the cable, the crimper would be used. Thus, the answer should be B.
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idoit
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
It's B. Crimper
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AMK45
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
A loopback plug tests Ethernet network ports. A crimper is a tool that allows a technician to connect the physical RJ-45 connector to a cable.
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Flava4lyfe
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Crimper
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