BICSI IN225 7.0, Installer 2, Copper 2017

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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


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