CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 233

A user tripped on an Ethernet cable and disconnected it from the wall jack. A technician visually inspects the cable and notices that the plastic prong on the connector of the cable is completely missing. Which of the following tools should the technician use to resolve this issue? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Cable stripper
• B. Network crimper
• C. Toner probe
• D. Punchdown tool
• E. Multimeter
• F. Loopback plug

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct tools for addressing a broken Ethernet connector are a Cable stripper and a Network crimper. The Cable stripper is used to remove the outer insulation of the Ethernet cable, while the Network crimper is necessary to attach a new connector to the cable. The other options, such as the Toner probe and Punchdown tool, are not suitable for repairing a connector; they serve different purposes in networking tasks.