When testing the operation and functionality of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which of the following is applicable? Choose all that apply.
A.
Unplug the cable from the adapter card.
B.
Install a terminating resistor at one end of the cable.
C.
Plug the cable end into the tester.
D.
Plug the unterminated end of the cable into the tester.
Explanation:
When testing the operation and functionality of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, you need to first unplug the cable from the adapter card. You then have to plug the cable end into the tester.
Incorrect
Answers:
B, D: When testing coaxial cable, you first have to unplug both ends of cable, install a terminating resistor at one cable end, and then plug the unterminated end of the cable into the tester.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 508-513.