How can I tell if my lighting cord is faulty?

I have been trying to plug in my lighting cord into my iPhone 5 and will not charge no matter what I have tried which has lead me to believe that it is the cord that is faulty. What are some ways that I could tell that it is the cord.

Use the lightning connector on another device to see if it works there. Use a different cord on your iPhone 5 to see if that works.
If you live near an Apple Retail store, take both in, they will likely test and let you know which (if either) is not working properly. And, you will be at the place where you can get a replacement. If your iPhone is still under warranty, so is the cable that came with it.
HTH

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