CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 38

A network technician needs to install patch cords from the UTP patch panel to the access switch for a newly occupied set of offices. The patch panel is not labeled for easy jack identification. Which of the following tools provides the easiest way to identify the appropriate patch panel port?

Answer options

• A. Toner
• B. Laptop
• C. Cable tester
• D. Visual fault locator

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Toner, because it allows the technician to trace the cable from the switch back to the patch panel, making it easy to identify the correct port. The other options, such as a Laptop, Cable tester, and Visual fault locator, do not provide the same level of direct identification for tracing the specific patch panel connections.