CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 72

A new cabling certification is being requested every time a network technician rebuilds one end of a Cat 6 (vendor-certified) cable to create a crossover connection that is used to connect switches. Which of the following would address this issue by allowing the use of the original cable?

Answer options

• A. CSMA/CD
• B. LACP
• C. PoE+
• D. MDIX

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, MDIX, allows for automatic detection and adjustment of the cable type, enabling the use of a standard cable without the need for a crossover. The other options, CSMA/CD, LACP, and PoE+, do not address the cabling configuration issue directly and pertain to different networking functionalities.