CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 415

A technician is connecting a PC to a switchport. At the wiring closet, the technician is unable to identify which cable goes from patch panel A connected to the switch to patch panel B connected to the PC. Which of the following tools should the technician use to resolve the issue?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct tool for identifying specific cables in a network is a tone generator, as it sends a signal through the cable that can be traced. A cable tester checks for continuity and faults but does not help in identifying cable paths. A multimeter measures electrical values but is not suitable for tracing cables, and an OTDR is primarily used for fiber optic cables, not copper Ethernet connections.