Question 7 - N10-008 Network Troubleshooting Practice Test for the CompTIA Network+

Henry is creating custom lengths for a twisted-pair Ethernet cable to connect a known working router to a new desktop computer. After placing an RJ-45 connector on each end of the cable, Henry inserts the cable at both points and attempts to access the internet. The computer is unable to identify the Ethernet connection and cannot connect. What should Henry check for first to troubleshoot the problem?

split in the cable
faulty router
broken NIC on the desktop
incorrect pinout

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