CompTIA Exam 220-1101 Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 1

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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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Willie

3 months ago

Punchdown tool? More like 'punchdown cool', am I right? Seriously though, it's the only way to go.

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Lai

2 months ago

It's definitely a must-have tool for any technician working with Ethernet cables.

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Minna

2 months ago

I always make sure to have my punchdown tool handy for any network installations.

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Merissa

2 months ago

Definitely! The punchdown tool is essential for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Kandis

2 months ago

I agree, it's the most efficient way to ensure a secure connection.

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Sylvie

2 months ago

D) Cable stripper

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Skye

2 months ago

C) Toner probe

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Pete

2 months ago

B) Punchdown tool

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Georgiana

3 months ago

A) Cable tester

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Georgene

3 months ago

Punchdown tool is the obvious choice here. It's like using a hammer to pound in a nail - you just can't go wrong.

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Alease

3 months ago

Cable tester? Nah, that's for testing, not terminating. Punchdown tool all the way, baby!

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Josphine

3 months ago

Toner probe? Really? I mean, I guess it could work, but that's just making things way more complicated than they need to be.

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Twila

2 months ago

I agree, keeping it simple with a punchdown tool is the way to go.

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Clarence

2 months ago

Yeah, a toner probe seems like overkill for that task.

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Gilma

2 months ago

Using a punchdown tool is the best option for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Maira

2 months ago

D) Cable stripper

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Earlean

2 months ago

C) Toner probe

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Ilda

3 months ago

B) Punchdown tool

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Kirk

3 months ago

A) Cable tester

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Jeanice

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think a Cable stripper could also be used to terminate an RJ45 port.

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Miriam

4 months ago

I agree with Alease, using a Punchdown tool is the correct way to terminate an RJ45 port.

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Donette

4 months ago

Cable stripper? What is this, amateur hour? Definitely going with the punchdown tool on this one.

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Jesusita

2 months ago

Using a cable stripper for terminating an RJ45 port is definitely not the best choice.

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Terrilyn

2 months ago

I always use the punchdown tool for a clean and secure connection.

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Edward

3 months ago

Yeah, the punchdown tool is much more reliable than a cable stripper.

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Lelia

3 months ago

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

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Alease

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) Punchdown tool.

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Ty

4 months ago

I think the punchdown tool is the way to go. It's the classic tool for the job, you know?

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Cyril

4 months ago

Yeah, it's a classic tool for terminating an RJ45 port.

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Lucille

4 months ago

I agree, the punchdown tool is definitely the way to go.

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