Networking Tools

Question 1

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

Answer 4

Toner and probe kit

Question 5

Which tool is used for attaching wires to a patch panel?

Answer 5

Punchdown Tool

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Cable Tester

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Cable Tester

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Loopback Plug

Question 9

A traffic monitoring device placed between two points in a network infrastructure is called?

Answer 9

a Tap