CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 20

A technician arrives at a new building to find cabling has been run and terminated, but only the wall ports have been labeled. Which of the following tools should be utilized to BEST facilitate labeling the patch panel?

Answer options

• A. Tone generator
• B. Cable tester
• C. Multimeter
• D. Loopback adapter

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the tone generator, as it helps trace the cable connections from the wall ports to the patch panel, making labeling straightforward. The cable tester (B) is used for verifying cable integrity, not for tracing. A multimeter (C) measures electrical properties, which isn't necessary for this task, while a loopback adapter (D) is primarily for testing network interfaces, not for labeling cables.