Patch Panel Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of a patch panel?

  • To test and monitor individual circuits
  • To provide a single point of connection for multiple cables
  • To connect and route circuits in a flexible manner (correct)
  • To amplify signals in a circuit

What type of cables can a patch panel be set up for?

  • Fiber optic cables, cat5 cables, RJ45 cables, and many others (correct)
  • Only fiber optic cables
  • Only coaxial cables
  • Only cat5 cables and RJ45 cables

What is the name of the hand tool used to connect wires to a patch panel?

  • Patch panel installer
  • Punch-down tool (correct)
  • Krone tool
  • Cable stripper

What is the purpose of a universal wiring label in patch panel installation?

<p>To label the cables for easy identification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of steps in configuring a patch panel?

<p>Trim the cable, strip the cable, arrange the wires, terminate the wires (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the T568A and T568B color codes?

<p>T568A interchanges the position of green and orange, while T568B interchanges the position of white and orange (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a patch module in a patch panel?

<p>To provide a connection point for multiple cables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a patch panel in a networking setup?

<p>It reduces the complexity of the network by consolidating connections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of port sizes available in patch panels?

<p>From just a few ports to many hundreds of ports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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