20SP-NETW-106-800RL chapter 2 quiz

A master service agreement (MSA) is a contract that defines the terms of future contracts between parties, such as payment terms or arbitration arrangements. true or false

True

When planning horizontal cabling, what is the maximum allowable distance that can be used?

100 meters

Equipment data racks most commonly are a standard width of what measurement?

19 inches

What statement accurately describes what a cable bend radius determines?

A cable bend radius is the radius of the maximum arc into which you can loop the cable without impairing data.

When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network switch?

An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing in opposite directions.

Cable that is coated with flame-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is acceptable for use in plenum areas. true or false

False

In a rack setup, a device called a KVM allows multiple consoles to connect to a single device on the rack. true or false.

False

During termination of twisted pair cabling, what should be done to ensure minimal cross talk is introduced?

No more than 1 inch of the cable should be exposed.

In general, how much can a twisted-pair's cable be bent before data transmission may be impeded?

No more than four times the diameter of the cable.

What does backbone cabling consist of?

The cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF, and between the MDF and IDFs

Why should you not leave more than 1 inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination?

The exposure of the cable can cause transmission interference between wires.

The TIA/EIA standard for wall jacks in a work area require that at least one outlet be provided for data and one for voice. true or false

True

A dedicated telephone switch or virtual switching device that connects and manages calls within a private organization, and manages call connections that exit the network through a VoIP gateway, is known by what term?

VoIP PBX (private branch exchange)

In a voice over IP setup (VoIP), what kind of device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over a phone company's analog telephone lines?

VoIP gateway

A 66 block is more suitable for data connections than the older 110 block. true or false

false

Where is a demarc located in relation to the structured cabling of an enterprise environment?

in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

What type of tool would you utilize to terminate twisted pair wire on a 66 or 110 block?

punchdown tool

Which of the following is a document that is sent as a request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service that your company wants to purchase?

request for proposal

Fiber-optic cable comes in two types: single-mode fiber (SMF) or multimode fiber (MMF). true or false

true

What component of the backbone runs between a building's floors and can be used to connect an MDF and IDF or multiple IDFs?

vertical cross connect