CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 165

A network technician is working to locate an end user's Cat 6 cable within a network rack. The server rack is poorly documented, and a cable management system has not been implemented. Which of the following would be the BEST tool to BEST identify the correct cable?

Answer options

• A. Cable tester
• B. Network tap
• C. Toner probe
• D. Loopback plug

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Toner probe, as it is specifically designed to trace and identify cables in a chaotic environment. A Cable tester (A) checks the integrity of a cable but does not help in identifying its location, a Network tap (B) is used for monitoring traffic rather than identifying cables, and a Loopback plug (D) is used for testing purposes, not for locating cables.