What nickname is used for automatic dead ends in cable terminations?

What nickname is used for automatic dead ends in cable terminations?

• A. Ice cream cones
• B. Popcorn ends
• C. Doughnut plugs
• D. Candy ends

Answer: (A)

This question tests how technicians use visual nicknames for cable terminations. An automatic dead end often has a tapered, cone-like shape that narrows down to the end, resembling an ice cream cone. That recognizable silhouette is why the nickname “ice cream cones” sticks—it's a quick, descriptive way to refer to this specific termination style in the field. The other names describe shapes that don’t match this cone form, so they don’t fit as well when describing the appearance of an automatic dead end.

This question tests how technicians use visual nicknames for cable terminations. An automatic dead end often has a tapered, cone-like shape that narrows down to the end, resembling an ice cream cone. That recognizable silhouette is why the nickname “ice cream cones” sticks—it's a quick, descriptive way to refer to this specific termination style in the field. The other names describe shapes that don’t match this cone form, so they don’t fit as well when describing the appearance of an automatic dead end.