BICSI IN225 7.0, Installer 2, Copper 2017
1 cycle per second
1 Hz is how many cycles per second?
1 million cycles per second
1 kilohertz (kHz) is how many cycles per second?
Inductance
1. Property of an electrical force field built around a conductor when current flows through it 2. The resistance to change in current
Capacitance
1. The ability of an electronic component to store electrical energy 2. The opposition to a change in voltage
1. Types of Topologies allowed 2. Cabling and termination practices 3. AHJ requirements 4. Use of industry standards
4 differences between specialty systems compared to structured cabling systems are?
F, T, L rating Reusability of the pathway Method of placement Existing conditions of the worksite (try to match existing conditions, materials, and procedures)
4 issues that impact firestop method choice
1. Use shielded cabling 2. Increase physical separation 3. Place in a shielded pathway 4. Use Fiber optic cabling instead of balanced twisted pair
4 methods of minimizing adverse effects of EMI
1. Contract Docs 2. Industry Standards 3. Building Codes and AHJ requirements 4. BICSI manuals 5. Manufacturer's specifications 6. ICT Fundamentals
6 Essential items you should review before starting a project
It will double the range
A 6 dB increase in Antenna Gain will affect the antenna's range how?
Horizontal Connection Point (HCP)
A ___ is to specialty cabling what a consolidation point is to Voice and Data cabling
Stub-Out conduit
A ___conduit terminates in a horizontal orientation
Stub-Up Conduit
A ___conduit terminates in a vertical orientation
Standard
A collection of specifications that encompass properties of components, systems, and practices intended to ensure a accepted minimum degree of functionality and longevity/performance
Horizontal Cross Connect (HC)
A group of connectors that allow horizontal, backbone, and equipment cabling to be cross-connected with patch cords or jumpers
35mm or 1-1/4 trade size
A hand bender can be used to bend conduits up to this diameter
Electrical power faults and lightning
A primary Protector is required when a circuit is exposed to:
Return Loss
A ration, expressed in dB, of the power of the outgoing signal to the power of the reflected signal. If the load's impedance does not match the characteristic impedance of the transmission line, some signal energy will be reflected back.
Class 2
A single building with multiple telecommunication spaces would be part of this administration class
Class 1
A single building with one ER would be part of this administration class
Class 3
A single site/campus with multiple buildings would be part of this administration class
Switch
A voice communications device that establishes and terminates calls. Also a device designed to close, open, or close and open 1 or more electrical circuits
Authority Having Jurisdiction
AHJ stands for:
American National Standards Institute
ANSI stands for:
ANSI/TIA 568.1
ANSI/TIA standard for Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard. Performance standards for SCS in commercial buildings
3600 Sq.ft.
ANSI/TIA-568.1 gives this maximum area a TE can support as:
ANSI/TIA 606
ANSI/TIA: Administration Standards for Telecommunications Infrastructure
ANSI/TIA 568.2
ANSI/TIA: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling and Components Standard
ANSI/TIA 586.4
ANSI/TIA: Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard
ANSI/TIA 607
ANSI/TIA: Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding for Customer Premises
ANSI/TIA 586.3
ANSI/TIA: Optical Fiber Cabling and Components Standard
ANSI/TIA 570
ANSI/TIA: Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
ANSI/TIA 569
ANSI/TIA: Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
Timely Clear Concise Unbiased Truthful Free from unacceptable language
All communications should be:
inverse relationship
American Wire Gauge numbers have this relationship to the wire size.
Regulation
An authoritative rule that controls or governs behavior leading to uniformity.
Praise; Correct
An installer should ___ others in public and ___ in private.
coaxial cable
Cable type consisting of inner metallic conductor separated from an outer conductor by dielectric.
Customers
Cabling Installation companies rely on these for new and repeat business.
100 MHz
Cat 5e UTP has transmission characteristics up to:
100 MHz
Cat 5e operates at what frequency?
250 MHz
Cat 6 operates at what frequency?
500 MHz
Cat 6a operates at what frequency?
1000 MHz
Cat 7a operates at what frequency?
2000 MHz
Cat 8 operates at what frequency?
16 MHz
Cat3 Cable operates at what frequency?
Serial-11
Coaxial Cable type used in video backbone distribution
Impedance
Combined effects of resistance, inductive reactance, and capacitive reactance of a circuit. (Z)
Durability
Connector's ability to survive hundreds of insertions and withdrawls
Interoffice Telephone Directory
Cross check ___ with phone cable records, as they are usually kept more current than cable records.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electrical noise in copper cabling, which can interfere with signal transmission
Is exposed to a fall hazard of more than 6 ft.
Fall protection is required when a person ___.
Mechanical and non-mechanical
Firestop comes in two broad categories
1. Retrofit Split Sleeves 2. Pathway barriers penetration plates PBPP 3. Core Bore Seals 4. Sleeve systems to firestop and smoke seal cables through a penetration 5. Cable trays
Five situations in which the Firestopping method can limit the potential for problems and provide a better long-term solution to fire stopping
Isn't recommended; It creeps, shifts, causes damage to cables
Flexible metallic conduit (is/isn't) recommended because it:
2x 1.5" and 1x 1" conduits
For Optical Fiber, when installing innerduct in a 4 Trade Size conduit, you should install the following sizes:
1. Gently pull as a helper pushes from other end 2. Gently pull all cables back and forth a couple inches while gently pulling the abandoned cable out 3. Pull out all cables + pull string. Remove abandoned cables, and pull good cable back in via pull string. Re-terminate. 4. Use appropriate lubricant
Four techniques that can be used to free abandoned cable from active cable
ANSI/TIA-607 NEC articles 250 and 800
Grounding and Bonding specifications are found in this ANSI standard and these NEC articles
Falling or flying objects, electrical shock, and a blow to the head
Hard hats primarily protect the wearer from 3 things:
1 Sine wave. 1:1 ratio
How many Sine waves are in 1 Hertz?
2
How many backbone levels are allowed in a Structured Cabling System?
Minimum of 2 walls. Install around the Entire perimeter if possible.
How many walls in a TR should have fire-retardent plywood installed on them?
information and communication technology
ICT stands for:
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC stands for:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE stands for:
International Organization for Standardization
ISO stands for:
ISO/IEC 24764
ISO/IEC Standards: Generic Cabling Systems for Data Centers
ISO/IEC 11801
ISO/IEC Standards: Generic Cabling for Customer Premises
ISO/IEC 14760-2
ISO/IEC Standards: Implementation and Operation of Customer Premises Cabling- Part 2: Planning and Installation
ISO/IEC 30129
ISO/IEC Standards: Telecom Bonding Networks for Buildings and Other Structures
Prepare one yourself and get it approved before beginning work
If the layout of an ER is not provided, you should do this.
Combination- can be used in floors and walls
In UL Fire-rated designations, what does the C stand for?
The light source that creates the light pulses does not furnish a perfectly monochromatic (single wavelength) light.
In a Multimode fiber optic cable, Chromatic dispersion occurs when ___.
Different optical paths within the fiber have different lengths
In a Multimode fiber optic cable, Modal Dispersion results from ___.
3/4 of an inch
In a TR, Fire-retardant plywood should be this thick.
Before the wallboard, sheetrock, or other wall coverings are installed.
In a construction schedule, when should the work area wall outlets be installed?
Loose-tube Fiber Optic Cable
In a fiber optic cable, what type of construction allows the cable jacket to expand and contract with temperature changes while not affecting the fibers?
a Swivel
In order to minimize the twisting of cables and them wrapping around themselves during a pull, you should install this:
Shorting Plug
In order to test the length/continuity of coaxial cable with a multimeter, you will need a ___
Lower/Low
In regards to the L rating for Firestop, ___ numbers are better.
Branch Splice
In this type of splice, 3 or more cables enter the splice from any direction, with at least 1 of the cables entering and splitting into 2 or more when exiting
Straight Splice
In this type of splice, cables connect through in a line-by-line manner
Butt Splice
In this type of splice, two or more cables enter from the same direction
White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet
In twisted pair cabling, what are the SuperBinder colors for cables up to 3,000 Pairs?
Blue, orange, green, brown, and slate
In twisted pair cabling, what are the ring colors?
White, red, black, yellow, and violet
In twisted pair cabling, what are the tip colors?
Slate, Violet
In twisted pair cabling, what binder color is not used?
15.4 Watts at 44 to 57 Volts
Maximum power output for Power over Ethernet (PoE) is
Capacitance
Measured in Farads, causes a voltage difference between two wires when they are separated by insulation
1 m (3.3 ft)
Mount Access Points (AP) at least this far away from metal obstructions
Class 4
Multiple sites/campuses with multiple buildings would be part of this administration class
National Electrical Code
NEC stands for:
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA stands for:
One HCP
No more than ___ Horizontal Cabling Points (HCPs) should be placed in a single horizontal cabling link
100 Ohms at 100 MHz
Nominal characteristic impedance of balanced Twisted-pair cables
Endothermic
Non-mechanical Firestop: This property refers to the ability to absorb heat, which prevents the temperature on the non-fireside from rising.
Ablative
Non-mechanical Firestop: This property refers to the ability to develop a hard char on the material that resists erosion from fire. It also allows soft firestop to become rigid and help withstand high-pressure from gases and water streams.
Intumescent
Non-mechanical Firestop: This property refers to the ability to expand when exposed to heat. The material expands to form a tight seal.
Main Cross-connect (MC)
Normally located in the Equipment Room for the cross-connection and interconnection of entrance cables, first-level backbone cabling, and equipment cables
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA is in acronym for:
voltage (v) = current (I) x resistance (R)
Ohm's Law formula
45mm or 1.75 in
One RU (Rack Unit) takes up this much vertical space
3 inches
Open-top cable supports should be installed with a minimum of ___ clearance above false ceilings
Using extension cords Using temporary Wiring
Safety codes normally require the use of a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) when ___ and when ___.
Sneak Currents
Secondary Protectors are installed to protect against:
Identification
Section 1 of the SDS. It identifies the chemical and its uses
Stability and Reactivity
Section 10 of the SDS. Describes reactivity hazards of the chemical and chemical stability information
Toxicological information
Section 11 of the SDS. ID's Known health effects from exposure and notes if effects are unknown
Ecological Information
Section 12 of the SDS. Provides info about environmental impact of the chemical
Disposal Considerations
Section 13 of the SDS. Provides guidance on the proper disposal practices or it's container, as well as safe handling practices
Transport Information
Section 14 of the SDS. Provides guidance on classification info for shipping and transporting of hazardous chemicals
Regulatory information
Section 15 of the SDS. IDs the safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for this product
Other information
Section 16 of the SDS. Indicates when the SDS was prepared or the last known revision was made
Hazard Identification
Section 2 of the SDS. Identifies hazards and provides warnings for those hazards
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section 3 of the SDS. Lists ingredients, substances, mixtures, and trade secret information.
First Aid Measures
Section 4 of the SDS. Describes initial care that should be given by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical
Fire Fighting Measures
Section 5 of the SDS. Provides recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical
Accidental Release Measures
Section 6 of the SDS. Recommendations on the appropriate response to spills, leaks, or releases; this includes containment, clean up, and how to minimize exposure
Handling and storage
Section 7 of the SDS. Provides guidance on the safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 8 of the SDS. Indicates exposure limits, engineering controls, and PP measures to minimize worker exposure
physical and chemical properties
Section 9 of the SDS. Identifies physical and chemical properties of the substance or mixture
Insertion Loss
Signal loss resulting from the insertion of a component link, or channel, between the transmitter and receiver
Telecommunications Industry Association
TIA stands for:
Includes the customer's equipment cord(s) Excludes the connections to the tester on each end
The Channel Link test includes ___ and excludes ___
Attenuation
The Decrease in magnitude or power loss of a signal.
1. Specification and Visual Verification 2. Testing with various test equipment 3. Documentation
The Three phases of testing are:
W (water) rating
The ___ rating for firestop determines if the barrier will be water tight when subjected to a 3ft column of water for 72 hours
L (leakage) rating
The ___ rating for firestop is the the amount of air leakage through the system, at both ambient temperatures and 400F, which simulates smoke leakage.
T (Temperature) rating
The ___ rating for firestop is the time it takes the non-fireside of the assembly to reach 180 degrees C (325 F) above the initial temperature (~400F total)
F (Flame) Rating
The ___ rating for firestop is the time period, expressed in hours, that it will resist flame passage
75 Ohms
The characteristic impedance of a series-6 Coaxial Cable
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
The coefficient used to determine the speed of transmission along a cable relative to the speed of light in a vacuum. Typically expressed as a percentage
Intermediate Cross-connect (IC)
The connection point between a backbone cable from the MC and the backbone cable from the HC.
X
The designation used for a multi-line connector
Solid, foam, gas, or dry air
The dielectric on Coaxial can be made from:
V=I*R
The formula relation between Voltage, impedance, and resistance.
To serve as the dedicated extension of the building's AC grounding electrode system for the Telecommunications Bonding Infrastructure
The main purpose of a PBB is ___.
3
The maximum number of 90 degree bends between two pull points that are 9m (30 ft) apart.
Resistance (Ohms)
The measure of opposition a material offers to the flow of direct current (Ampere).
6 times
The minimum bend radius for conduit is how many times the diameter?
Underground
The most economical permanent entrance type over the lifecycle of a building.
Frequency
The number of cycles a signal is repeated in a given amount of time is defined as:
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
The numerical system for designating wire diameter.
Service Provider (SP)
The operator of any service that furnishes telecommunication transmissions delivered over access provider facilities.
Metallic Braid, Foil Layer, or both.
The outer conductor on a coaxial cable is comprised of:
The test Cable and the connection to the tester
The permanent link test excludes these two things from the test
A/C, with the A-grade facing into the room.
The plywood installed in a TR should be what grade at a minimum?
Swing-space Phasing. The groups are swung from space to space as the spaces are phased into service.
The practice of setting up temporary office spaces for personnel to relocate to in phases in order to continue working while their normal office space is retrofitted.
Fire Stopping
The process of installing listed fire-rated materials into penetrations of fire-rated barriers in order to re-establish the barrier's fire rating
A Consolidation Point (CP)
The purpose of ___ is to allow horizontal cabling to be extended from building pathways into work area furniture pathways or modular wall partitions to the equipment outlet
Code
The purpose of ___ is to ensure the safety during the installation and use of materials, components, fixtures, systems, premises, and related subjects
Standard
The purpose of ___ is to improve the quality, function, performance, repeatability or some other facet of an item
Provide a bonding connection for telecommunication systems and equipment in the area served by a Telecommunications space
The purpose of an SBB
Bonds the electrical systems grounding electrode to the PBB
The purpose of the TBC
1. A tool for managing the project 2. Understanding of the work to be done and how it fits into the overall project 3. A list of project objectives 4. A list of specific tasks 5. A project schedule to track time and resources 6. Staffing assignments and project responsibilities
The six purposes of a Project Plan
1. Obtain written permission from the owner 2. Verify cables are inactive 3. Ensure cutover is complete and accepted
The three tasks that must be accomplished before abandoned cable can be removed
Shielded, Unshielded, and Cat 7a
The three types of balanced twisted-pair modular connectors
UPS and batteries
The two most common methods to back up a network
1. It is a fire and safety hazard 2. It takes up pathway space, and places unnecessary strain on support systems, potentially causing failure of ceiling structure
The two reasons it is critical to remove abandoned cable.
TIA-568A and TIA-568B
The two standards-compliant wiring schemes for 8P8C modular connectors
STP (shielded) and UTP (Unshielded)
The two types of Balanced Twisted Pair cable
Crosstalk
The unwanted transfer of a signal's electromagnetic energy from one or more circuits to other circuits
2 inches
There should be this much clearance between the bottom of the access floor and the top of the cable tray
Ringing Tool Slitter tool Electrician's Snips
These are 3 tools that can be used to remove the cable sheath
Straight Module Bridge Module Half-Tap module
These are 3 types of modular splice connectors
Full Pair, Straight Through splice connector Half-tap splice connector Butt splice connector
These are 3 types of single splice connectors
1. Reviewing and submitting test results; compliance with naming conventions 2. Review and submit as-built drawings 3. Review original SOW and punch item list 4. Finalize and submit O&M manual package 5. Performing final walk through w/ customer
These are activities to be performed while closing a project
blankets; sprays; cable pathways; collars; foams; sleeve systems; pillows; flexible blocks; caulks.
These are examples of non-mechanical firestop
-Open circuits -Shorted Circuits -Polarity reversal -transposed pairs -split pairs -Drain Wire continuity (STP)
These are problems a Wire Map test can identify in a UTP/STP cable
Footage markings on pull tape Walking off the distance Use a measuring wheel Use measuring tape Count ceiling/floor tiles Count conduit sections
These are some ways to establish (measure) the distance of a cable run
-Get the right tools and materials -Plan the setup of the splice -Verify work area safety and adequate space -Set up the splicing area -Install a support structure (if necessary) -Mark the cables where the center of the splice will be -Install closure/case endplates -Ring cable where splice splice opening will begin -Install shield bonding connector -remove core wrapping to the taped edge of the cable butt -identify 25-pair binder groups (using cable ties/binder wraps) -Align cables to the splice location and secure to Cable rack
These are tasks that should be performed prior to splicing a cable
1. Evaluate work environment considerations 2. Interface with the customer and contractors 3. Ascertain hours of operation and determine building access as needed 4. Verify building access and parking problems 5. Perform visual inspection of worksite 6. Compare design docs with actual existing conditions
These are tasks you should consider when performing a pre-construction site survey.
100 mm (4 in) 150 mm (6 in)
These are the 2 common depths for telecommunication racks
1. Ferrule 2. Key 3. Latching Ring or mechanism
These are the 3 components to a Fiber Optic Connector.
AC grounding electrode system An equipment grounding system Telecommunications Bonding Infrastructure
These are the 3 main bonding and grounding components that must be installed in every facility.
1. Omnidirectional 2. Semi-directional 3. Directional 4. Radiating Cable
These are the 4 antenna types
Amplifiers Cabling Connectors Antennas
These are the 4 primary components of a DAS
EF (Entrance Facility) ER (Equipment Room) TR (Telecommunication Room) TE (Telecommunication Enclosure)
These are the 4 types of Telecommunication spaces you would see within a building
1. Review contract docs 2. Organize cable by destination 3. Form and dress the cable 4. Determine length and slack required 5. Use proper cable management hardware
These are the 5 steps of cable pre-termination
Green, Red, Black, Yellow
These are the colors associated with conductors in quad cable
RACE: Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
These are the four steps you should take when responding to an electrical fire
Loose Connections Corrosion Physical Damage System modifications
These are the problems that should be spotted with a visual inspection
1. Credentials and ability to work 2. Personal image and ethos 3. Interpersonal Skills 4. On-Site activities 5. Remaining Current in your profession 6. Supporting your company and your colleagues
These are the six elements of professionalism according to the ITSIMM
Amplitude and Frequency
These are the two aspects of an Analog signal can vary/change
Plug to Plug Plug to Jack
These are the two ways to couple(connect) fiber optic cables
MS2 (modular splicing system) and 710 Splicing Rig
These are two commonly used pieces of splicing equipment
Labels
These consist of face stock material
Structural drawings: indicate the location of the components of the building structure itself
These drawings indicate the location of steel beams, concrete floors, and exterior walls
1. Tone Generator 2. Multimeter 3. Office Locator Kit 4. Certification Test set w/ Tone generator
These four testers can be used for Copper Cable Identification and tracing
-Infrastructure (placement and termination) -Bonding and grounding -Equipment cords and patch cords -Proper labeling of all components -Safety -Compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations
These items should be inspected during phase 1 of cable testing
Conduct baseline work surveys Analyze planned and new facilities Perform hazard analysis Conduct task risk assessments Conduct regular site safety inspections Provide a reliable system of problem notification Investigate accidents and incidents promptly Analyze trends over time to detect patterns
These measures can be used for identifying existing and potential work hazards
-Label cables entering and leaving the splice case -Test the cable according to standards/customer specifications -Perform housekeeping- re-place any cables moved, ensure appropriate cable slack
These tasks should be performed once splicing operation is complete
ANSI/TIA-606
This ANSI/TIA standard contains administrative information, such as labeling requirements and recommendations for the components of a structured cabling system
ANSI/TIA-568.0
This ANSI/TIA standard is the foundation for premise telecommunication cabling infrastructure; enables the planning and installation of a structured cabling system for all types of customer premises
ANSI/TIA-607
This ANSI/TIA standard provides recommendations and requirements related to Bonding and Grounding
ER
This Environmentally controlled space usually houses the Main Cross-Connect or Intermediate Cross-Connect
ER (Equipment Room)
This Telecommunications space generally houses the equipment that serves an entire build, campus, or customer
Omnidirectional Antenna
This antenna broadcasts in a 360-degree pattern
Semi-Directional Antenna
This antenna type requires the use of a stud finder for installation
STP
This cable termination configuration uses drain wires
Purple
This color is used to denote Common Equipment
Blue
This color is used to denote Horizontal Cabling
Brown
This color is used to denote Inter-Building backbone cabling
Green
This color is used to denote Network connections
Orange
This color is used to denote a cable demarcation point
White
This color is used to denote first-level backbone cabling
Yellow
This color is used to denote misc. systems, like alarm circuits
Gray
This color is used to denote second-level backbone cabling
Red
This color is used to denote systems reserved for future used
Baking Soda
This common item should be used to neutralize a battery Acid spill
Access Provider
This company provides the circuit path between a service provider and the client user
Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
This copper tester has the ability to identify and locate cable defects, splices, connectors, and the location at which impedance changes occur. It can also be used to find the (electrical) length of a cable
Cable-End locator kit
This copper tester piece of equipment is used to detect cable ends between outlets and patch panels
Server
This device can manage multiple types of resources, or it can be dedicated to a single activity
Modem
This device converts the digital 1s and 0s from a computer into 2 separate analog frequencies
Router
This device is a combination of hardware and software
Router
This device is affiliated with subnetworks/subnets
Server
This device is equipped with features not commonly found on desktop computers
Workstation
This device is used to access a network
Server
This device manages one or more resources shared by workstation users and administrators on a network
Switch
This device provides dedicated network connection via a port
Switch
This device provides network access and a centralized point for LAN communications
Workstation
This device provides the user with the necessary interfaces for input and display
Router
This device segments an organizational network into multiple broadcast domains
P = V*I
This formula will allow you to calculate apparent power in AC Circuits
Bonding
This is a connection intended to equalize the potential differences between two metallic items
Router
This is a network component that makes it possible to segment a network into multiple broadcast domains
Telecommunications Room (TR)
This is a telecommunications space that provides a controlled environment for the telecom equipment, connecting hardware, and splice closures
Standards
This is an accepted collection of requirements and recommendations for the defining, construction, evaluation, application, or comparison of materials, equipment, products, and services
Router
This is an internetworking device that operates at Layer 3 of the OSI model. It directs datagrams from one network to another.
Computer Room
This is the core part of the data center that contains IT equipment for data processing and provides the equipment it's proper operational environment
Survey the scene
This is the first step you should take when responding to a potential emergency situation
Splicing
This is the joining together of copper conductors or optical fibers from 2 or more cables at a point that is not considered a termination
335 sqm (3606 sqft)
This is the largest area a TE should serve
0.1 Ohms (100 milliohms)
This is the maximum allowable resistance between the grounding electrode and the PBB/SBBs
90 m (295 ft)
This is the maximum length for a horizontal balanced twisted-pair cable
5m (16.5ft)
This is the maximum length of both equipment cords and patch cables
110 N (25lbf)
This is the maximum pulling tension for three 4-pair UTP cables
6 AWG Green insulated Ground Wire
This is the minimum AWG of ground wire recommended to bond cabinets and racks
2 Cables
This is the minimum number of cables to be installed/ran to each work area
1. AHJ 2. Codes and Regulations 3. Standards 4. Industry Best Practices 5. Manufacturer's Instructions The way We've always Done it!
This is the order of the Hierarchy of Compliance
From top to bottom
This is the preferred directional method for installing vertical backbone cable
Place the Fiber optic cables in a multi-weave wire mesh grip of the appropriate size that has a swivel pulling eye.
This is the preferred method for attaching loose-tube optical fiber cables to a pull rope.
To distribute signal from the Horizontal Cross-connect in the TR to the work area
This is the purpose of horizontal Cabling
To permit placement the placement of backbone and horizontal cables that support the structured cabling system (SCS)
This is the purpose of telecommunications Pathways.
1. Establish a 0 volt reference for electrical systems 2. Provide a path for dissipation of currents from lighting or accidental contact with higher-voltage systems 3. Provide a path for the dissipation of electrostatic discharge (ESD)
This is the purpose of the AC grounding electrode system
6 AWG
This is the recommended gauge for a BBC(backbone bonding conductor)
Use a minimum of 3 half hitches and a knot
This is the recommended method of attaching pull string to horizontal copper cables
Network Software
This is used to transform a standalone computer into a network station
Entrance Facility (EF)
This is where outside plant (OSP) cables enter a building
Demarcation Point
This is where the service provided relinquishes circuit responsibility to the customer
Electronic Identifiers
This labeling method Prevents Potential intruders from identifying the location of key components
Second Level Backbone
This level of Backbone cabling is between the IC and the HC
First Level Backbone
This level of Backbone cabling is between the MC and the HC or IC
First Level Backbone
This level of Backbone cabling is between the MC and the IC
Tags
This method of labeling attaches to the mounting surface
PAN (Personal Area Network)
This network type could consist of a very small, bluetooth network, used by a single person.
Aerial
This service entrance has the lowest installation cost.
code
This set of rules is typically invoked and enforced through governmental regulations
Foldback splicing method
This splicing method allows wire slack to be folded up into the splice.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
This system retransmits and receives frequencies by means of antennas that are distributed throughout a building to provide even and usable coverage.
Telecommunications Room (TR)
This telecommunications space differs from other spaces in that it is generally considered a floor-serving space that provides the connection point between Backbone and Horizontal cabling.
Megabits
This term refers to the bits of information that can be transported over the media in a given amount of time
Bandwidth
This term refers to the information-carrying capacity of a system
Throughput Testing
This test for a wireless system determines how long it takes for a file of a known size to transmit.
Field Strength Meter
This tool is used to test the signal strength of an antenna
Simplex
This transmission method can only transmit signals in 1 direction
Undercarpet Cable
This type of cable is not recommended
Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
This type of conduit has thin walls and uses fittings that are threaded onto it
Exothermic weld, direct crimp, or a two-hole lug (compression or exothermic type)
This type of connection attaches the TEBC to the PBB/SBB
Nonconductive ladder (fiberglass/wood)
This type of ladder should be used when working near electrical equipment
Half-tap Module
This type of modular splice connector allows the end of a cable to be spliced into the middle of an existing cable
Straight Module
This type of modular splice connector joins the ends of binder groups from two cables
Bridge Module
This type of modular splice connector terminates the end of a single cable with a pluggable module
LAN (Local Area Network)
This type of network could be in a single household
WAN (Wide Area Network)
This type of network could cover a very large geographical area, such as the worldwideweb
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
This type of network would cover an entire city
CAN (Campus Area Network)
This type of network would include a single site with multiple buildings
Inline Splicing
This type of splicing technique features a straight-across arrangement with little wire slack
Workstation
This type of station can be local or remote
Mesh Network (Meshnet)
This type of wireless network can send and receive data to other connected objects without an internet connection?
Point-to-point (P2P)
This type of wireless system connects two locations together through Line-of-Sight (LOS)
Building seismic and electrical code requirements will be met Accommodates future retrofits and new technologies Can be a component of EMI protection
Three benefits to having proper cable supports in telecom pathways and spaces are:
4. The distance away should be 1/4 the height of the ladder.
To find the distance the base of an extension ladder should be placed away from the vertical surface it is positioned against, you should divide the vertical height the ladder is placed at by:
Screw-on
Type of BNC connector that is NOT recommended for any installation
F-type Connector
Type of Coaxial connector that cannot be used with stranded center conductor
Phased Cutover
Type of cutover that involves transferring old system to new system in groups
Cutsheet
Type of documentation that contains existing cross-connect terminations and the changes that must be performed to execute the transition to the new system. Ensures a quality transition and expedites cutover.
Balanced Twisted-Pair
Type of wiring in which 2 conductors of a single circuit are twisted together in order to minimize EMI
Universal Service Order Code
USOC acronym
Decibels, dB
Unit of measurement for attenuation.
Ohm.
Unit of measurement of electrical resistance. Defined as the resistance that allows 1 ampere to flow when 1 volt is applied.
Wire Mesh Grip
Use this to secure a backbone cable in a vertical pathway
C Grade
What Plywood grade has some blemishes and an occasional small knothole?
OM1: 62.5μm OM2, OM3, OM4: 50μm
What are the 2 available sizes of the core in a multimode fiber optic cable?
Ring, Star and bus
What are the 3 basic network topologies?
Notify other workers Open Windows Restrict Airflow to other areas Blow toxic air directly outdoors- take care not to send into an office next door Blow fresh air into work area (ventilate) Take frequent breaks
What are the Six actions you should take when you work indoors with a product that produces toxic or flammable vapors?
VIRT Verify, Isolate, Repair, Test
What are the steps for troubleshooting?
Immediately adjacent to the exposed cable's point of entry
What is the recommended location for a Primary Protector to be installed in a circuit?
IDC (insulation displacement contact)
What is the recommended method of terminating balanced twisted pair cable?
Fire Watch
What may be required each night during construction when fire-rated barriers are penetrated but not firestopped?
50-pair 100-pair 300-pair 900-pair
What pair-counts are 110 hardware frames available in?
50-pair 250-pair 300-pair 900-pair
What pair-counts are BIX hardware frames available in?
Tone of Voice: 38% Body Language: 55% Words: 7%
What percentage of impact do Tone of voice, Body language, and words have on communication perceptions?
Remove it, and reuse on another job or recycle it.
What should you do with abandoned hardware?
Metal jewelry or metal watchbands. They increase the risk of getting caught and they pose electrical hazards
What should you not wear when working near ICT circuits or equipment, and why?
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
What type of security system detects unauthorized entry into protected areas?
Blue, Orange, Green, Brown
When cables are assembled as 100-pair cable groups, these groups contain 4 units of 25 with these 4 binder colors
FAIL
When doing a certification test for a permanent link, if a single parameter fails, the overall test result will be:
Not Substitute
When firestopping, you should ___ products that are not a part of the listed assembly
Start at the top left side, working towards the bottom right
When installing D-rings on plywood in a TR, You should start:
1. Interior or exterior physical placement (wall, ceiling, mast, etc) 2. Location 3. Desired antenna qualities (omni-, semi-, directional, radiating cable)
When installing antennas in a distributed antenna system (DAS), consider these 3 parameters:
Drip Loops
When installing outdoors or in wet humid areas, it is recommended you add ___
Toggle Bolts, 2in from the edges.
When installing plywood in a TR, if the edges do not align with the wall studs, you should attach it to the wall with:
A full-body harness with at least 1 lanyard attached
When operating a boom lift, installers should wear this to prevent falls
Top floor and every third floor
When placing BBC(backbone bonding conductor) in multistory buildings, place them on these floors:
Set up cones, signs, barricades and caution tape Place caution tape across the entrance of the work area to restrict access to unauthorized personnel Notify appropriate personnel that work is beginning
When securing a worksite before pulling cable, you should:
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
When surveying a victim, what does ABC stand for?
3 inches
When terminating Cat3 cables, ensure the pair twist is maintained within ___ of the termination
Repeat each message back to the sender and wait for confirmation before acting on the message
When work is being performed in two different locations, in order to ensure important safety information is being received correctly, all workers communicating should do this:
Installers
Who is responsible for knowing their companies safety policies and practices, and following them?
8 in. AFF
You should install the plywood backboard this far Above the Finished Floor in a TR.
Avoid exceeding the tensile strength of the cable Eliminate spiraling and twisting whenever possible Avoid friction that creates burns or tears in the cable jacket Avoid sharp objects Do not pull cable directly through the non-continuous supports
You should take these precautions when pulling Horizontal cable in a ceiling space
