220-1201: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

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QuestionQ39

Networking

A user returns from a trip and discovers a computer that is connected to the LAN times out intermittently. Upon investigation, a technician finds the RJ45 pin is not properly terminated. Which of the following networking tools is most appropriate to fix the issue?

Explanation

An improperly terminated RJ45 connector indicates that the individual wire pairs were not seated correctly or crimped firmly into the connector prongs. A crimper is the specialized tool used to attach new RJ45 connectors to Ethernet cable ends, addressing this physical-layer connectivity failure.

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