M2Q10: Cabling Tools Flashcards
Module 2: Quiz 10
A _______________ is used to create network and phone system cables using twisted pair cable and RJ type connectors.
A. Punch Down Tool
B. Telco/Network Crimper
C. Multimeter
D. Cable Certifier
B. Telco/Network Crimper
Explanation: A Telco or Network Crimper is able to crimp 8 pin connectors for use in Ethernet networks and also other connections that use 8 pins such as T-1. Most crimpers serve as a dual function also with the capability to crimp 2, 4, and 6 pin connectors for use with traditional phone cables such as POTS lines.
This tool is used to confirm the wiremap of a cable and verify end to end continuity across the cable.
A. Multimeter
B. Toner/Probe
C. BERT Tester
D. Cable Tester
D. Cable Tester
Explanation: A Cable Tester is a common tool used to verify that network cables are acceptable for use by identifying the wiremap and testing for continuity on each pin/wire.
The Toner and Probe are used for locating specific cable runs.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Explanation: The Toner (or tone generator) places a tone on a wire or cable and the Probe is then used to trace out the location of the cable by creating an audible tone when the signal from the toner is located.
This tool is used for testing the voltage on power outlets and power supplies and well as testing copper wires for resistance and continuity.
A. TDR
B. Cable Tester
C. Multimeter
D. BERT Tester
C. Multimeter
Explanation: A Multimeter is a tool used in many professions that deal with electricity and circuits. In the world of Networking it is mainly used to confirm power is present at an outlet or UPS unit in the case of an equipment power malfunction. It can also be used when creating custom serial cables to verify continuity or resistance in each pin in the cable.
This handy tool used in networking provides feedback on a cable run to determine the physical distance of the cable or to help identify where a break is in a cable.
A. BERT Tester
B. Cable Tester
C. TDR
D. Cable Certifier
C. TDR
Explanation: A Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) sends a signal down a cable and detects the reflected signal as it reaches the end of the cable or a break in the cable. For Fiber Optics an OTDR is used (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).
A BERT Tester is used by cable installation teams to certify a cable is within industry standard specifications such as crosstalk.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Explanation: A BERT Tester tests the quality of transmission across a circuit by transmitting a test pattern and counting each error received on the other end of the circuit. A Cable Certifier is the tool used to verify that cables are within industry specifications such as cross talk limitations, etc.
