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What is the purpose of a crimper?
Attaches RJ-45 connectors to network cables
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When would you use a crimper?
When creating or terminating Ethernet cables
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How does a crimper work?
Compresses connector pins onto cable wires
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What is the purpose of a cable stripper?
Removes insulation from cables and wires
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Why is a cable stripper used before cable termination?
To expose the internal wires
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What is the difference between a crimper and a cable stripper?
Crimper attaches connectors. Stripper removes insulation
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What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi analyzer?
Analyzes wireless networks and signal information
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What information can a Wi-Fi analyzer provide?
Signal strength. Interference. Channel usage
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Can a Wi-Fi analyzer capture network packets?
No
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What tool is used to capture and inspect network packets?
Packet analyzer or Wireshark
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What is the purpose of a toner and probe kit?
Traces and identifies cables
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When is a toner and probe kit most useful?
Finding unlabeled cables or cable endpoints
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How does a toner and probe kit work?
A toner sends a signal and a probe detects it
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What is the purpose of a punchdown tool?
Terminates wires onto patch panels and keystone jacks
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What devices commonly require a punchdown tool?
Patch panels. Keystone jacks. 66 blocks. 110 blocks
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Can a punchdown tool attach RJ-45 connectors?
No
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What is the difference between a crimper and a punchdown tool?
Crimper is for RJ-45 connectors. Punchdown is for patch panels and jacks
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What is the purpose of a cable tester?
Verifies cable integrity and connectivity
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What cable problems can a cable tester detect?
Open circuits. Shorts. Miswires. Reversed pairs
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When would you use a cable tester?
After terminating a cable to ensure it works properly
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What is the purpose of a loopback plug?
Tests the functionality of a NIC or network port
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How does a loopback plug test a NIC?
It sends transmitted data back to the sender
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What does a successful loopback test confirm?
The NIC can both send and receive data
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What is the purpose of a network tap?
Monitors network traffic without interrupting communication
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Why are network taps useful in security monitoring?
They copy traffic for analysis while allowing normal communication
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What are common uses for a network tap?
Packet capture. Network analysis. IDS/IPS monitoring
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Which tool is used to make Ethernet cables?
Crimper
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Which tool is used to remove cable insulation?
Cable stripper
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Which tool is best for finding cables in walls?
Toner and probe kit
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Which tool is used to terminate cables on patch panels?
Punchdown tool
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Which tool verifies whether a cable works correctly?
Cable tester
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Which tool tests whether a NIC can transmit and receive?
Loopback plug
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Which tool secretly copies network traffic for monitoring?
Network tap