Chapter 02 Quiz - Introduction to the VDV Industry

systems use glass strands encased in cable jackets to conduct light rather than electricity.

Fiber-optic fiber-optic Fiber optic fiber optic

A(n) is an insulated copper or fiber-optic cable used to connect two devices or components by means of a plug at both ends.

patch cord

The difference between an intranet and the Internet is that an intranet is a(n)___________.

private network

The difference between an electrician and a VDV installer is primarily in the .

purpose of the installation

A is a device that connects wireless telecommunication devices to form a wireless network.

wireless access point

The company which originated long range electronic communications was the .

American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT)

serves a role in defining standards for the telecommunications industry.

BICSI

is telecommunications cabling and hardware that runs from a telecommunications closet, or intermediate distribution frame (IDF), to a main distribution frame (MDF) or to another telecommunications room.

Backbone cabling backbone cabling

is the communication of voice, data, images, and video over a distance via electromagnetic or optical sources on one or more hardwired or wireless networks.

Telecommunication telecommunication

A(n) is a device used to control another piece of VDV equipment.

controller

A technical requirement involved in the installation of a VDV telecommunications system is the .

data carrying capacity

Security systems fall into two categories -________ systems which controls _________ and _________ systems which controls __________.

surveillance, security cameras, and access control, door locks