CompTIA Network+ Question A-94

A technician has verified that a recent loss of network connectivity to multiple workstations is due to a bad CAT5 cable in the server room wall. Which of the following tools can be used to locate its physical location within the wall?

A. Cable certifier
B. Multimeter
C. Cable tester
D. Toner probe

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Toner probes are specifically used to trace cables hidden in floors, ceilings, or walls. They can also be used to track cables from the patch panels to their destinations.

CompTIA Network+ Question A-58

A technician is diagnosing an issue with a new T1 connection. The router is configured, the cable is connected, but the T1 is down. To verify the configuration of the router, which of the following tools should the technician use?

A. Loopback adapter
B. Cable tester
C. Tone generator
D. Multimeter

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question I-53

A technician is having connectivity issues with a clients machine. The clients wall jack passed testing and the technician also uses a loopback to test the NIC on the PC and it also passed testing. Which of the following tools would a technician use to test between the wall jack and the PC?

A. Toner probe
B. Multimeter
C. Wireless locator
D. Cable tester

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question H-49

A new network drop was just installed and the technician determined it was not terminated correctly. Which of the following tools would the technician use to terminate a network wall jack correctly?

A. Cable crimper
B. Cable tester
C. Punchdown
D. Wire strippers

Correct Answer: C

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-25

A technician has just installed and terminated a new CAT5 network cable. The device using the cable cannot connect to the network. Which of the following tools would be BEST in troubleshooting this issue?

A. Cable tester
B. Network analyzer
C. Multimeter
D. Toner probe

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question G-24

A network consultant needs to redo a CAT5e wall jack that has become unusable due to recent physical damage. In order to install the replacement jack, which of the following tools would need to be used to both install and validate the hardware? (Select TWO).

A. Cable crimper
B. Loopback plug
C. Voltage meter
D. Cable tester
E. Punch down tool

Correct Answer: DE