CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 216

A technician is replacing a switch at a branch office and discovers the existing backbone cable does not fit in the new switch. The fiber patch panel has circular connections. The new switch has a transceiver that accepts a smaller square adapter of two strands. Which of the following patch cables would the technician need to complete the installation?

Answer options

• A. LC to SC
• B. SC to ST
• C. LC to ST
• D. ST to ST
• E. SC to SC

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct patch cable is LC to ST, as the new switch needs a smaller square connector (LC) to connect to the existing round connector (ST) from the patch panel. The other options do not match the required connector types for this specific installation, making them unsuitable choices.