CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 422

A technician is running new Cat 5e cables to a server room. Which of the following tools should the technician use to terminate the cables at the patch panel?

Answer options

• A. Multimeter
• B. Cable crimper
• C. Toner probe
• D. Punchdown tool

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, the Punchdown tool, as it is specifically designed to terminate cables by inserting the wires into the patch panel. Options A (Multimeter) and C (Toner probe) are used for testing and tracing cables, while B (Cable crimper) is used for creating connections on the ends of cables, not for patch panel terminations.