CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 506

A computer lab on a campus network was recently reconfigured using recycled network cables. One of the 24 computers in the lab is unable to connect to the network after the upgrade. A network technician successfully uses the cable in question to connect directly to another computer. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue with the cable?

Answer options

• A. The cable is a crossover cable
• B. The cable is a rollover cable
• C. The cable has bent pins
• D. The cable is a Cat 5 cable

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The likely problem with the cable is that it is a crossover cable, which is not suitable for connecting devices of the same type, such as computer to computer. The other options, such as a rollover cable, bent pins, or being a Cat 5 cable, do not directly explain the inability to connect in this scenario as effectively as the crossover cable does.