A network technician is setting up a new patch panel in an IDF. The technician has terminated the cables and is now ready to connect the patch panel to the switch. What is the best practice for connecting the patch panel to the switch?

Use zip ties to bundle the patch cables tightly together

Use short patch cables and route them through horizontal cable managers

Use long patch cables and route them through the front of the rack

Connect the patch panel directly to the switch without any patch cables

Why is it important to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels in a server room?

To reduce the need for cable management

To prevent equipment overheating and static discharge

To improve wireless signal coverage

What is the purpose of grounding and bonding in a network installation?

To protect equipment and personnel from electrical surges and static discharge

To improve wireless signal strength

To reduce cable length requirements

What is the purpose of using cage nuts when mounting equipment in a rack with square holes?

To improve airflow around the equipment

To reduce electromagnetic interference

To ground the equipment to the rack

To provide a threaded hole for screws in square-hole racks

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Physical Installations N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Part of the Network implementation domain, which makes up ~11% of our current practice bank. CompTIA does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~4–7 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 28 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
A network technician is installing cabling for a new office that will connect workstations to a central switch located about 80 meters away. The cable will run through plenum spaces. Which cable type and rating should the technician select?
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17application · medium
A network technician is setting up a new patch panel in an IDF. The technician has terminated the cables and is now ready to connect the patch panel to the switch. What is the best practice for connecting the patch panel to the switch?
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18foundation · easy
Why is it important to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels in a server room?
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19foundation · easy
What is the purpose of grounding and bonding in a network installation?
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20foundation · easy
What is the purpose of using cage nuts when mounting equipment in a rack with square holes?
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