Question

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a maintenance - worker accidently severs a bundle of network cables routed to multiple wall jacks in a conference room. only one of the cables was severed. a technician is tasked with replacing the cable.
which of the following tools would the technician most likely use to identify which wall jack connects to the severed cable?
loopback plug
tone generator and probe
multimeter
cable stripper

Explanation:

A tone - generator and probe is a common tool for tracing cables. A loopback plug is for testing network interfaces, a multimeter is for electrical measurements like voltage and resistance, and a cable stripper is for removing cable insulation. To identify which wall - jack connects to the severed cable, a tone - generator and probe is the most appropriate.

Answer:

tone generator and probe