Question

You are tasked to connect a new cable to an open port on the patch panel. Which of the following tools will you most likely use?A. Loopback tool
B. Multimeter
C. Punchdown tool
D. Toner probe

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Loopback tool

Explanation:

Loopback tool or adapter is a small device used to test networks ports and help identify simple network connection issues, this is a great tool when mapping out a physical layout of a network and quickly identify active ports on a switch.

This tool works by taking the transmitted signal and redirecting it or looping it back into the receiving end of the same connection.