CompTIA Exam 220-1101 Topic 1 Question 32 Discussion

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Question #: 32
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Which of the following should a technician use to terminate an RJ45 port?

ACable tester

BPunchdown tool

CToner probe

DCable stripper

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Suggested Answer: B

To terminate an RJ45 port, a technician should use a punchdown tool. This tool is specifically designed to insert and cut (terminate) the wires into a patch panel, keystone jack, or a network surface mount box. The punchdown tool ensures that the wire is properly seated in the terminal block and that the connection is secure. It also trims the excess wire during the termination process, which is not a function that cable testers, toner probes, or cable strippers are designed to perform.

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Leota

5 months ago

Punchdown tool, my friend. Unless you're trying to terminate an RJ45 port with a banana peel or something.

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Arlette

5 months ago

Ah, the age-old debate - punchdown tool or cable tester? I'd go with the punchdown, just to be on the safe side.

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Franklyn

4 months ago

I think the punchdown tool is more reliable for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Jess

4 months ago

I prefer using a cable tester to make sure everything is connected properly.

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Zona

4 months ago

I think both tools have their advantages, but I trust the punchdown tool more for a secure connection.

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Marya

4 months ago

I agree, the punchdown tool is the way to go for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Wenona

4 months ago

I prefer using a cable tester to make sure everything is connected properly.

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Curtis

5 months ago

I agree, the punchdown tool is the way to go for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Marisha

5 months ago

Toner probe? Really? This isn't the '90s, people. Punchdown tool for sure.

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Ashton

5 months ago

Cable stripper? What, are we stripping wires here? Nah, it's gotta be the punchdown tool.

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Wynell

4 months ago

Yeah, the punchdown tool is definitely the best option for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Delmy

4 months ago

I think you're right, the punchdown tool is the way to go.

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Kanisha

4 months ago

Definitely, the punchdown tool is used for terminating RJ45 ports.

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Catherin

4 months ago

Yeah, that's the right choice.

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Elli

4 months ago

Yeah, the punchdown tool is the correct choice for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Maia

4 months ago

I think it's the punchdown tool.

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Barb

4 months ago

I think you're right, the punchdown tool is used to terminate an RJ45 port.

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Ruth

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's the punchdown tool. That's what we use in the lab.

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Naomi

4 months ago

It's important to use the right tool for the job.

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Huey

4 months ago

Yes, the punchdown tool is used to terminate an RJ45 port.

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Ira

4 months ago

I agree, the punchdown tool is the correct choice.

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Elenore

4 months ago

D) Cable stripper

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Suzan

5 months ago

C) Toner probe

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Hershel

5 months ago

B) Punchdown tool

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Trina

5 months ago

B) Punchdown tool

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Melda

5 months ago

A) Cable tester

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Dorcas

5 months ago

A) Cable tester

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