CompTIA exam questions
Peter, a technician, is tasked to install a new client machine. He notices the machine is not getting any network connectivity. He tests the network cable between the PC and the network jack and confirms it is good. Peter goes to the network closet and finds several network cables not connected to the switch. Which of the following tools would Peter use to determine which cable goes back to the correct network jack?
A. Loopback plug
B. Toner probe
C. WiFi analyzer
D. Punchdown tool
A network technician is in charge of creating the network cut sheet for an existing building. Some of the ports have been labeled, but some of the labels are unreadable. Which of the following tools would be BEST used to identify termination location?
A. Tone generator and probe
B. Loopback plug
C. Cable tester and certifier
D. Punchdown tool
A user attempts to turn on a computer and receives no response. The user calls the technician to report the computer is not booting and a faint smell of something burning. Which of the following tools will BEST help to identify the issue?
A. ESD strap
B. PSU tester
C. Cable tester
D. Loopback plug
A technician notices that the PC is not receiving an IP address. Which of the following tools would the technician use to troubleshoot the computer’s NIC?
A. Loopback plugs
B. ESD mat
C. Cable tester
D. Toner probe
The technician is troubleshooting a connection issue between the switch and the wall jack. The user is plugged into the jack; however, there is no connection. The technician goes into the switch room to see if the cable is plugged into the switch, but none of the cables are labeled. Which of the following tools would the technician MOST likely use to find this cable?
A. WiFi analyzer
B. Loopback plug
C. Multimeter
D. Tone generator