CSS11_Q4_Q#1

Name: _______________________________________________________________

I. Direction: Write the correct color coding for each pin of Straight-through Cable A (T-568) and Cable B(T-568B).
Write the letter of the correct answer from the box.

Cable A (T-568) Cable B(T-568B)

____1. PIN 1 a. Blue ____1. PIN 1 a. White /Brown

____2. PIN 2 b. White/Green ____2. PIN 2 b. White/Green
____3. PIN 3 c. Brown ____3. PIN 3 c. Brown
____4. PIN 4 d. Green ____4. PIN 4 d. Orange
____5. PIN 5 e. White/Blue ____5. PIN 5 e. White/Blue
____6. PIN 6 f. White /Brown ____6. PIN 6 f. Blue
____7. PIN 7 g. White/Orange ____7. PIN 7 g. White/Orange
____8. PIN 8 h. Orange ____8. PIN 8 h. Green

II. Direction: Arrange the following sequence of steps in creating straight-through cable. Write numbers 1-10 on the
blank line.
_____ Use a LAN tester to ensure that the connection of all the wires in both ends of the cable.
_____ Prepare the tools and materials.
_____ Plug the cable into the crimping tool, firmly squeeze it while securely holding the cable.
_____ Cut the twisted-pair cable based on the needed length.
_____ Check if the end of the wires touches the end of the RJ45 jack.
_____ Remove the outer jacket of the cable to expose the four pairs of wires inside.
_____ Firmly hold the cable and insert the wires into the RJ45 jack.
_____ Untwist the wires, make sure that they are free from any damage.
_____ Cut the wires so that they will be of exact length, make sure that the ends of the wires are aligned.
_____ Arrange the wires based on the type of cable.
III. What are the tools(3) and materials(2) used in creating crossover cable?