CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 - Networking Tools Quiz

Question 1

Which tools would be used for attaching RJ-45 connectors to a twisted-pair Ethernet cable?

Answer 1

Cable crimper

Question 2

What is the name of a dedicated tool used for removing electrical insulation cover from electric wires?

Answer 2

Cable stripper

Question 3

A type of diagnostic tool used for measuring the strength of a wireless signal is called:

Answer 3

WiFi analyzer

Question 4

Which of the following would be of help in determining the optimal placement of a WAP?

Answer 4

WiFi analyzer

Question 5

Which tool would be used for locating a cable in a cabling bundle or tracing individual wires in a cable?

Answer 5

Toner and probe kit

Question 6

Which of the following tools is used for attaching wires to a patch panel?

Answer 6

Punchdown tool

Question 7

Which tools would be used for troubleshooting incorrect pinouts on a cable?

Answer 7

Cable tester

Question 8

A type of tool used for verifying correct electrical connections of wires in a cable is known as:

Answer 8

Cable tester

Question 9

While troubleshooting problems with a Network Interface Card (NIC), connector pins on the NIC’s port can be tested with the use of:

Answer 9

Loopback plug

Question 10

Which refers to a traffic monitoring device placed between two points in a network infrastructure?

Answer 10

Tap