33. Networking Tools

Question 1

What networking tool looks like pliers and is used to attach connectors to media?

Answer 1

Crimper

Question 2

What networking tool allows you to remove the outer covering of the cable to get to the wires inside?

Answer 2

Cable Stripper

Question 3

What networking tool allows you to measure voltage, current, and resistance?

Answer 3

Multimeter

Question 4

What tool can be used to generate a sound to find a break in the cable or confirm the beginning and end of a signal cable?

Answer 4

Toner Generator and Probe

Question 5

What tool allows you to quickly determine if a network cable is good?

Answer 5

Cable Tester

Question 6

What network tool allows you to echo back traffic to the sending device?

Answer 6

Loopback Plug

Question 7

What network tool allows you to insert media into connectors and insulators where your fingers would be too large for this task?

Answer 7

Punchdown tool

Question 8

What tool allows you to check for signal strength, interference, and channels used in a wireless network?

Answer 8

WiFi Analyzer