DCI Copper Cable Termination 2

Question 1

When terminating a Cat 6 cable to a 110-style punch-down block, which tool setting should be used?

Accepted Answer

Cut-and-seat

Answer

Seat-only

Answer

Cut-and-punch

Answer

Strip-and-seat

Question 2

What is the maximum allowed untwisting of pairs when terminating Cat 6A to a keystone jack?

Accepted Answer

13 mm (0.5 in)

Answer

25 mm (1 in)

Answer

38 mm (1.5 in)

Answer

50 mm (2 in)

Question 3

A technician notices intermittent failures on a newly terminated Cat 5e link. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Split pairs at the termination

Answer

Exceeding bend radius mid-run

Answer

Using a T568A wiring scheme

Answer

Cable jacket removed too far back

Question 4

Which wiring standard places orange-white on pin 1 and orange on pin 2?

Accepted Answer

T568B

Answer

T568A

Answer

USOC

Answer

EIA-310

Question 5

When using a modular crimping tool on an RJ-45 connector, what defect results from insufficient crimp force?

Accepted Answer

High contact resistance at the pins

Answer

Split pairs inside the connector

Answer

Incorrect pin-out sequence

Answer

Jacket damage from the strain relief

Question 6

A cable tester reports a 'reversed pair' on a Cat 5e patch cord. Which pins are swapped?

Accepted Answer

Both conductors within the same pair

Answer

Conductors from two different pairs

Answer

Only pin 1 with pin 2

Answer

Pins 7 and 8 with pins 1 and 2

Question 7

What is the purpose of the strain relief boot on an RJ-45 patch cord?

Accepted Answer

Prevent the cable from bending sharply at the connector entry

Answer

Protect the locking tab from breaking

Answer

Identify the cable category

Answer

Seal moisture from the connection