Question 9 - N10-009 Network Troubleshooting Practice Test for the CompTIA Network+

A network technician connects a fiber cable to a port on an older switch but is unable to establish a connection. To troubleshoot, the technician uses the same fiber to connect to another port on the same switch and is able to establish a connection. What is the most likely cause of the connection failure?

faulty fiber cable
faulty port
faulty fiber connector
faulty switch

Hint

Look for words like most nearly, (most, more) likely, most clearly, most closely, usually, typical(ly), often/most often, (most) commonly, leading, particularly, and probably in questions. They indicate that you should look for the best answer, not necessarily the only possible one.

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