CompTIA A+ Core 1 - Performance Based Question
Scenario
You are terminating a Cat6 Ethernet patch cable for a workstation installation. Follow the T568B wiring standard and verify signal quality using the provided cable tester results.
Task 1 — Wire Order
Arrange the wires in the correct order for T568B standard (pins 1-8, left to right).
Available Wires:
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
T568B Pin Assignment:
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
Pin 6
Pin 7
Pin 8
Task 2 — Crosstalk Analysis
Review the cable tester results below and identify which wire pair shows excessive crosstalk.
Cable Tester Results - Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT):
| Pair Tested | Measured NEXT (dB) |
|---|---|
| Pair 1–2 | 72.0 |
| Pair 3–6 | 68.5 |
| Pair 4–5 | 32.4 |
| Pair 7–8 | 69.8 |