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CompTIA Exam 220-1101 Topic 1 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1101 exam
Question #: 44
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following should a technician use to terminate an RJ45 port?

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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.


CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 220-1101 study materials and learning resources1.

Networking tools and best practices for hardware and device management as covered in the CompTIA A+ certification guidelines

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Willie
13 days ago
Punchdown tool? More like 'punchdown cool', am I right? Seriously though, it's the only way to go.
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Georgene
15 days 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
19 days ago
Cable tester? Nah, that's for testing, not terminating. Punchdown tool all the way, baby!
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Josphine
20 days 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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Jeanice
1 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
1 months ago
I agree with Alease, using a Punchdown tool is the correct way to terminate an RJ45 port.
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Donette
1 months ago
Cable stripper? What is this, amateur hour? Definitely going with the punchdown tool on this one.
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Lelia
15 hours ago
I agree, the punchdown tool is the way to go for terminating an RJ45 port.
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Alease
1 months ago
I think the answer is B) Punchdown tool.
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Ty
2 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
1 months ago
Yeah, it's a classic tool for terminating an RJ45 port.
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Lucille
1 months ago
I agree, the punchdown tool is definitely the way to go.
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