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You are tasked to connect a new cable to an open port on the patch panel. Which of the following tools will you most likely use?A. Loopback tool

B. Multimeter
C. Punchdown tool
D. Toner probe

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Answer:

A. Loopback tool

Step-by-step explanation:

Loopback tool or adapter is a small device used to test networks ports and help identify simple network connection issues, this is a great tool when mapping out a physical layout of a network and quickly identify active ports on a switch.

This tool works by taking the transmitted signal and redirecting it or looping it back into the receiving end of the same connection.

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