Which of the following should the technician do to make a crossover cable before crimping the new plug?

A technician is setting up a direct connection between two older PCs so they can communicate but not be on the corporate network. The technician does not have access to a spare switch but does have spare Cat 6 cables, RJ-45 plugs, and a crimping tool. The technician cuts off one end of the cable.

Which of the following should the technician do to make a crossover cable before crimping the new plug?
A . Reverse the wires leading to pins 1 and 2
B . Reverse the wires leading to pins 1 and 3
C . Reverse the wires leading to pins 2 and 3
D . Reverse the wires leading to pins 2 and 4

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Answer: D