220-1101 Free Practice Test

A technician is adding one more line at the demarcation point. Which of the following tools would be MOST useful to accomplish this task?

1. A. Toner
2. B. Punchdown
3. C. Network tap
4. D. Crimper

Correct Answer: B
Punchdown tools are used to connect wires to keystone jacks, patch panels and other communication hardware. When adding a new line at the demarcation point, a technician would use a punchdown tool to punch the wire into the keystone jack or patch panel, completing the connection.

A network technician has been tasked with creating a patch cable. The RJ45 connectors will not slay attached to the cable. Which of the following tools Is needed to fix this Issue?

1. A. Cable tester
2. B. Crimper
3. C. Punchdown tool
4. D. Loopback plug

Correct Answer: B
A crimper is a tool that is used to crimp (attach) an RJ45 connector onto the end of a patch cable. The crimper applies pressure to the connector to make a permanent connection between the connector and the cable, ensuring that the connector will stay attached to the cable.
A cable tester is used to test the connectivity of a network cable. A punchdown tool is used to terminate network cables in a patch panel or keystone jack. A loopback plug is a diagnostic tool that is used to test network interfaces by simulating network traffic.

A user is unable to access the internet on a PC. A technician examines the PC and runs the following commands:

Which of the following steps in the troubleshooting process does this series of commands represent?

1. A. Establish a theory.
2. B. Verify full system functionality.
3. C. Establish a plan of action.
4. D. Identify the problem.

Correct Answer: B

A technician just finished assembling a new PC for a client. Upon POST, the device presents an unspecified beep code and turns off automatically after five seconds. The technician double-checks the bill of materials for the new build and confirms all items have been installed. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

1. A. Ensure thermal paste is being used on the CPU.
2. B. Check to make sure that any video cards have auxiliary power cabling connected.
3. C. Verify the header panel connector is properly connected.
4. D. Spot-check that the I/O shield for the motherboard is properly installed.

Correct Answer: C
The technician should verify the header panel connector is properly connected. A beep code is a diagnostic
tool used by motherboards to indicate issues with hardware components. This beep code may be indicating an issue with the connection between the motherboard and the case's header panel connector. This connector is responsible for providing power to the system and any connected peripherals. Therefore, the technician should verify the connection is secure and properly connected before attempting any other troubleshooting steps.

Which of the following is used to implement network security polices for an environment?

1. A. Managed switch
2. B. Repeater
3. C. Firewall
4. D. Gateway

Correct Answer: A