CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 217

To which of the following should a technician connect individual pairs of a Cat 6 cable in order to provide a connection to a switch?

Answer options

• A. Access point
• B. Patch panel
• C. Hub
• D. Firewall
• E. Wall jack

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a patch panel is designed to organize and manage connections from various cables to networking equipment, including switches. Options A, C, D, and E do not serve the specific purpose of connecting individual cable pairs directly to a switch.