What is formed when two pairs of conductors are incorrectly terminated on the wrong locations?

When two pairs of conductors are incorrectly terminated on the wrong locations, a transposed pair is formed. This situation typically occurs during the wiring process when the conductors that are meant to be twisted together are swapped, leading to a loss of the intended differential signal transmission characteristics that twisted pairs are designed to provide.

The twisting of pairs is crucial in minimizing electromagnetic interference and maintaining signal integrity. Therefore, when pairs are transposed, the expected cancellation of noise and crosstalk may not occur, leading to degraded performance of the network.

This is distinct from the other options provided. For example, a shorting plug is used to connect or short circuits, primarily for testing purposes, and does not pertain to the improper termination of conductors. Similarly, TBE, or Total Balanced Equalization, relates to the consideration of balanced characteristics in the performance of cabling, not the specific issue of incorrect terminations, while a bonding connection is related to grounding and ensuring electrical continuity and safety, which does not directly impact the transmission characteristics of twisted pairs.