COMPTIA A+ 220-1001: NETWORKING
TOOLS[Scenario Cases]| Updated Q&A
2024/2025
**In which scenario would you be most likely to use a cable tester?**
Testing cable continuity and identifying faults in a network cable.
**Which tool would you use to connect a network cable to a wall outlet?**
Punch down tool.
**In which scenario would you need to use a network analyzer?**
Diagnosing network traffic issues and analyzing data packet flow.
**What tool would you use to terminate a fiber optic cable?**
Fiber optic connector termination tool.
**In which situation would a multimeter be most useful?**
Checking voltage levels on a network device.
**Which tool would you employ to connect a twisted pair cable to an RJ-45 connector?**
Crimping tool.
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, **In which scenario would you require a tone generator and probe?**
Tracing a cable run to identify its location in a wall.
**What would you use to clean fiber optic connectors before use?**
Fiber optic cleaning kit.
**In which scenario would a Wi-Fi analyzer be used?**
Optimizing wireless network placement by analyzing signal strength.
**What type of tester would you use to check for electrical interference in cables?**
Advanced cable tester.
**In which situation would you need a cable stripper?**
Preparing a cable for crimping by removing the insulation.
**What tool would you use to measure signal strength on a wireless network?**
Wireless network analyzer.
**In which scenario would a network cable certifier be used?**
Verifying that a network cable installation meets industry standards.
**What would you use to punch down multiple wires into a block at once?**
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TOOLS[Scenario Cases]| Updated Q&A
2024/2025
**In which scenario would you be most likely to use a cable tester?**
Testing cable continuity and identifying faults in a network cable.
**Which tool would you use to connect a network cable to a wall outlet?**
Punch down tool.
**In which scenario would you need to use a network analyzer?**
Diagnosing network traffic issues and analyzing data packet flow.
**What tool would you use to terminate a fiber optic cable?**
Fiber optic connector termination tool.
**In which situation would a multimeter be most useful?**
Checking voltage levels on a network device.
**Which tool would you employ to connect a twisted pair cable to an RJ-45 connector?**
Crimping tool.
1
, **In which scenario would you require a tone generator and probe?**
Tracing a cable run to identify its location in a wall.
**What would you use to clean fiber optic connectors before use?**
Fiber optic cleaning kit.
**In which scenario would a Wi-Fi analyzer be used?**
Optimizing wireless network placement by analyzing signal strength.
**What type of tester would you use to check for electrical interference in cables?**
Advanced cable tester.
**In which situation would you need a cable stripper?**
Preparing a cable for crimping by removing the insulation.
**What tool would you use to measure signal strength on a wireless network?**
Wireless network analyzer.
**In which scenario would a network cable certifier be used?**
Verifying that a network cable installation meets industry standards.
**What would you use to punch down multiple wires into a block at once?**
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