BICSI INSTALLER 1 EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Which piece of hardware connects two fibers together in a plug-
to-plug?
A. Array connectors
B. Couplers
C. Double strand connectors. Answer: Couplers
◉ Which of the following steps should be performed FIRST when an
installer is pulling optical fiber cable?
A. Label the optical fiber cables
B. Ensure the cable has been tested and accepted
C. Install and secure innerduct
D. Attach cables to pull rope. Answer: Ensure the cable has been
tested and accepted
◉ What is the FIRST step when installing a poke-thru?
A. Connect pathway, if applicable, and cabling runs to poke-thru
device.
, B. Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru device is in the
correct location and of the correct size.
C. Install the poke-thru device per the manufacturer's recommended
installation instructions
D. Verify that the poke-thru device to be installed is correct based on
specifications in the contract documents and any listing markings
indicating compliance with applicable codes and AHJ requirements..
Answer: Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru decide is in
the correct location and of the correct size
◉ How do fire stops made of elastomeric materials function?
A. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they absorb the
heat from flames, preventing the temperature from rising on the
other side of the seal.
B. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they swell
around and within the penetration to provide a tight seal.
C. They remain permanently soft and pliable until exposed to heat..
Answer: They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they
absorb the heat from flames, preventing the temperature from rising
on the other side of the seal.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Which piece of hardware connects two fibers together in a plug-
to-plug?
A. Array connectors
B. Couplers
C. Double strand connectors. Answer: Couplers
◉ Which of the following steps should be performed FIRST when an
installer is pulling optical fiber cable?
A. Label the optical fiber cables
B. Ensure the cable has been tested and accepted
C. Install and secure innerduct
D. Attach cables to pull rope. Answer: Ensure the cable has been
tested and accepted
◉ What is the FIRST step when installing a poke-thru?
A. Connect pathway, if applicable, and cabling runs to poke-thru
device.
, B. Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru device is in the
correct location and of the correct size.
C. Install the poke-thru device per the manufacturer's recommended
installation instructions
D. Verify that the poke-thru device to be installed is correct based on
specifications in the contract documents and any listing markings
indicating compliance with applicable codes and AHJ requirements..
Answer: Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru decide is in
the correct location and of the correct size
◉ How do fire stops made of elastomeric materials function?
A. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they absorb the
heat from flames, preventing the temperature from rising on the
other side of the seal.
B. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they swell
around and within the penetration to provide a tight seal.
C. They remain permanently soft and pliable until exposed to heat..
Answer: They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they
absorb the heat from flames, preventing the temperature from rising
on the other side of the seal.
