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Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 5
Network Materials, Tools and Testing Devices
 EXPECTATIONS

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1. recognize the network materials to use.

2. classify the uses network tools and testing device.
3. appreciate the importance of network materials, tools and testing devices.

PRE-TEST

Direction: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is TRUE.
Write F if the statement is FALSE.

______1. Modular jack is a unique locking system that prevents accidental

unplugging resulting from shock and vibration.
______2. Crimping tool is a special tool used to cut, hold, and strip network cable.
______3. RJ23 is a connector attached to the end of a twisted-pair cable.
______4. Punch down tool is use to connect network wires to a modular jack.
______5. Twisted-pair are cables that are specifically used in networking.

RECAP

Direction: Identify and choose the answer from the box. Write the answer on the
blank space.

Router Modular box Modem Switch WAP Patch panel

__________1. This device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect a wired network.
__________2. A device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.
__________3. This device that converts data into a format suitable for a transmission
medium.
__________4. A bundle multiple network ports together to connect incoming and
outgoing lines.
__________5. Use for telephone systems, data networks and low-speed serial.

LESSON

Network materials

1. Twisted-pair cable - are cables that are specifically used in networking.

https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/pluginfile.php/115715/mod_book/chapter/1851/utpcablexx.jpg

2. RJ45 - a connector attached to the end of a twisted-pair cable.

https://www.amazon.in/Belkin-RJ45-Plug-Pack-R6G088-50/dp/B000A6LDOQ
3. Modular jack - a unique locking system that prevents accidental unplugging
resulting from shock and vibration.

https://shopee.ph/AMP-CAT5E-IO-JACK-Keystone-or-Modular-Jack-i.25342931.307393053

Network tools and Testing device

1. Crimping tool - this is a special tool used to cut, hold, and attach and RJ45 jack
to the end of the cable.

https://www.desertcart.in/products/52136849-tnp-rj-45-crimper-network-cable-crimping

2. Wire Cutter and Stripper - use to cut and strip for matching different cable sizes.
 https://bargainindustries.com/products/32617736114

3. Punch down tool - use to connect network wires to a patch panel and modular
jack.

https://lextec.com/product/110-punch-down-tool

4. LAN Tester - an electronic device used to verify the connections in a signal cable
assembly.

https://shopee.ph/network-cable-tester(lan-tester)-i.158572255.2520389973
 ACTIVITY

Direction: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue.

1 4 5 7

Across:
2. an electronic device used to verify the connections in a signal cable assembly.
4. use to strip for matching different cable sizes.

Down:
1. a unique locking system that prevents accidental unplugging resulting from shock
and vibration.
3. use to connect network wires to a patch panel and modular jack.
5. cables that are specifically used in networking.
6. a special tool used to cut, hold, and attach and RJ45 jack to the end of the cable.
7. a connector attached to the end of a twisted-pair cable.
 WRAP-UP

The basic network cabling tools are crimping tool, punch down tool and LAN
tester. The network materials are twisted pair cable, Rj45 and modular jack. The
importance of networking tools is to allow easier troubleshooting, administering and
fixing a network by providing effective support through suites of software or
functions.

VALUING

Direction: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.

1. What are the importance of network materials, tools and testing devices?

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of network materials,
tools and testing devices.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
 POST-TEST

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

____1. A tool use to connect network wires to a patch panel and modular jack.

a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool

b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper
____2. A unique locking system that prevents accidental unplugging resulting from
shock and vibration.

a. Modular jack c. Network cable

b. RJ45 d. Twisted pair cable
____3. This electronic device used to verify the connections in a signal cable
assembly.
a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool
b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper
____4. A connector attached to the end of a twisted-pair cable.
a. Modular jack c. Network cable
b. RJ45 d. Twisted pair cable
____5. This is a special tool used to cut, hold, and attach and RJ45 jack to the end
of the cable.
a. Crimping tool c. Punch down tool
b. LAN tester d. Wire stripper