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A technician installed a Cat 5 UTP cable approximately 275ft (84m) from a network switch in an office to a workstation located on a factory floor The technician sees both a flashing green LED and a flashing orange LED on the workstation's NIC. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

A.
Check for loose connections, pinched bends, and physical damage.
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A.
Check for loose connections, pinched bends, and physical damage.
B.
Install a powered hub as close as possible to the halfway point in the Cat 5 UTP cable run.
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B.
Install a powered hub as close as possible to the halfway point in the Cat 5 UTP cable run.
C.
Replace the entire run of Cat 5 UTP cable with Cat 5 STP cable.
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C.
Replace the entire run of Cat 5 UTP cable with Cat 5 STP cable.
D.
Upgrade the entire cable run to multimode fiber.
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D.
Upgrade the entire cable run to multimode fiber.
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

The flashing green and orange LEDs on the NIC indicate connection issues. The technician should first check for loose connections, pinched bends, and physical damage, which are the most common causes of connection problems.

Reference: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide, Ninth Edition, Chapter 14

asked 02/10/2024
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