CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 147

A technician needs to run cabling from the patch panel to a new breakout box. Which of the following should the technician use to connect the cable to the jack at both the new location and the patch panel in the network wiring closet?

Answer options

• A. Wire crimper
• B. Multimeter
• C. Punchdown tool
• D. Cable tester

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the Wire crimper, as it is specifically designed to attach connectors to the ends of cables. The Multimeter (B) is used for measuring electrical properties, the Punchdown tool (C) is intended for connecting wires to punchdown blocks, and the Cable tester (D) is used to check the integrity of the cable once it is installed.