CSS 8 EXAM REVIEWER 1ST QUARTER

What is the correct wire color sequence for the T568-B standard, starting from pin 1?

• White-Green, Green, White-Orange, Blue, White-Blue, Orange, White-Brown, Brown

• White-Orange, Orange, White-Green, Blue, White-Blue, Green, White-Brown, Brown

• White-Green, Orange, White-Orange, Blue, White-Blue, Green, White-Brown, Brown

• White-Orange, White-Green, Green, Blue, White-Blue, Orange, White-Brown, Brown

A cross-over cable is primarily used to connect what types of devices?

• Dissimilar devices, such as a computer to a switch

• Similar devices, such as two computers or two routers

• Devices to a network hub

• A computer to a modem

What is the purpose of a straight-through cable in a network?

• To connect two identical devices.

• To connect a modem to a router.

• To connect a device to a wall jack or patch panel.

• To connect a computer to another computer directly.

Which of the following is considered an internal component of a computer?

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

• Printer

Which component is responsible for storing the computer's BIOS and is considered the 'brain' of the computer?

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• CPU

What is the function of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?

• To permanently store the operating system.

• To provide short-term storage for data the CPU is actively using.

• To power the computer's components.

• To process graphics and video.

Which tool is used to test the continuity of a network cable after it has been spliced?

• Crimping tool

• Wire stripper

• Cable tester

• LAN sniffer

When preparing a network cable for splicing, what is the primary function of a wire stripper?

• To cut the cable to the desired length.

• To terminate the wires into a connector.

• To remove the outer jacket and individual wire insulation without damaging the copper wires.

• To test the finished cable.

What is the main purpose of a punch-down tool?

• To cut excess wire from the crimped connector.

• To insert wires into a keystone jack or patch panel.

• To test the connection of a network cable.

• To hold the RJ45 connector in place during crimping.

What is the role of a crimping tool in cable splicing?

• To test the cable for electrical shorts.

• To cut the individual wires to a uniform length.

• To secure the RJ45 connector onto the network cable wires.

• To strip the outer insulation from the cable.