CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 34

A technician is upgrading the firmware on an older KVM switch. The specifications call for a serial port to connect to the computer on one side, and an Ethernet jack to connect to the switch on the other side. Which of the following connectors does the technician need for this cable? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. RG-9
• B. DB-9
• C. RJ-11
• D. DB-25
• E. RJ-45
• F. BNC

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

The correct answers are DB-9 and RJ-45. The DB-9 connector is used for the serial port connection to the computer, while the RJ-45 connector is required for the Ethernet connection to the switch. The other options, such as RG-9, RJ-11, DB-25, and BNC, are not suitable for these specific connections.