SCTE FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◉ True or False: MER is not sensitive to CTB/CSO distortions. Ans:
False
◉ What do reflections and/or micro-reflections look like on a spectrum
analyzer display of signal amplitude vs. frequency? Ans: Ripple
◉ Why is analog equipment still used in many cable TV systems? Ans:
Allows customers to view video services on NTSC tuner televisions.
Correct
◉ Indicate which of the following phrases are TRUE as related to whole
home DVR using MoCA by placing a checkmark in the box: (Choose 3).
Ans: a. Signal loss is typically not a problem if existing coax is series 6,
is in good condition, and distances between MoCA devices are less than
300 feet.//
b. It is a good practice to sketch the reconfigured home network.//
e. Existing home splitters and amplifiers that are not MoCA compatible
may block MoCA signals.
,◉ Match the television type on the left to the typical picture resolution
on the right. Ans: HDTV; 720p, 1080i, or 1080p//
SDTV; 480i//
EDTV; 480p//
◉ Which statement best describes the function of a the CableCARD?
Ans: c. Allows the tuner to start to use the CableCARD in its tuning
process.
◉ Which of the following functions is NOT part of the five basic remote
control functions to demonstrate to the customer? Ans: a. Explain the
programming of the remote buttons
◉ How can you help the customer remember how to operate the
universal remote control? Ans: a. provide a demonstration of the
remote's functions, in particular the functions that will be used on a daily
basis/////
c. encourage questions and let the customer practice a few times, first
with your guidance, then alone/////
d. set up the customer's personal preference items on the universal
remote/////
e. program the universal remote to operate the customer's commonly
used electronic devices and demonstrate the operation//
(All of the above)
,◉ What are the benefits of a POE MoCA filter? (Choose 2). Ans: a.
Prevents MoCA signals from traveling beyond the customer's cable
drop.///
d. Used to isolate the MoCA network from the other services in the
customer premises.
◉ Match with the correct term in the following statements. Ans: DTA;;;
A one-way-low-cost device that enables cable operators to deploy an all
digital network////
DVR;;; Has the digital capabilities to record////
MoCa STB;;; Used for whole home DVR service///
DCT;;; A two-way device that is able to tune both digital and analog
video and provide both a digital and analog output.///
◉ What is the name of the service that streams video in data packets?
Ans: MoCa TV ??
◉ MoCA uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, OFDM,
which is a frequency division multiplexing scheme utilizing a multi-
carrier modulation method. Ans: True
◉ While viewing network settings on a customer's tablet, what does a
169.254.x.x indicate? Ans: DHCP failure
, ◉ Part of the high speed data installation is the provisioning of the
modem or eMTA. What are the correct steps that are completed during
the provisioning process? Ans: Step 1- Scan for downstream channel
Step 2- Lock downstream frequency
Step 3- CMTS provides upstream channel descriptor (UCD)
Step 4- eMTA begins to transmit in the upstream
◉ When installing HSD service, what materials will you need in
addition to coaxial cable and F-connectors? (Choose 3). Ans: RJ-45
terminated Ethernet cabling///
Cable modem/ eMTA///
USB Ethernet or Wi-Fi card
◉ Once the installation is done, which of the following six items should
NOT be explained or discussed with the customer? Ans: Define for the
customer the services not supported by the cable operator.
◉ It is important to determine if the customer's PC meets the
requirements for HSD. Which command is shown here? Ans: info?
◉ As a part of the process of installing HSD service, you will greet the
customer, verify a few issues, and explain a few items. Which of the
items should you do or discuss with the customer during this process?
Ans: b. Explain to the customer in advance what work you will be doing
and be prepared to answer questions and concerns.////
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◉ True or False: MER is not sensitive to CTB/CSO distortions. Ans:
False
◉ What do reflections and/or micro-reflections look like on a spectrum
analyzer display of signal amplitude vs. frequency? Ans: Ripple
◉ Why is analog equipment still used in many cable TV systems? Ans:
Allows customers to view video services on NTSC tuner televisions.
Correct
◉ Indicate which of the following phrases are TRUE as related to whole
home DVR using MoCA by placing a checkmark in the box: (Choose 3).
Ans: a. Signal loss is typically not a problem if existing coax is series 6,
is in good condition, and distances between MoCA devices are less than
300 feet.//
b. It is a good practice to sketch the reconfigured home network.//
e. Existing home splitters and amplifiers that are not MoCA compatible
may block MoCA signals.
,◉ Match the television type on the left to the typical picture resolution
on the right. Ans: HDTV; 720p, 1080i, or 1080p//
SDTV; 480i//
EDTV; 480p//
◉ Which statement best describes the function of a the CableCARD?
Ans: c. Allows the tuner to start to use the CableCARD in its tuning
process.
◉ Which of the following functions is NOT part of the five basic remote
control functions to demonstrate to the customer? Ans: a. Explain the
programming of the remote buttons
◉ How can you help the customer remember how to operate the
universal remote control? Ans: a. provide a demonstration of the
remote's functions, in particular the functions that will be used on a daily
basis/////
c. encourage questions and let the customer practice a few times, first
with your guidance, then alone/////
d. set up the customer's personal preference items on the universal
remote/////
e. program the universal remote to operate the customer's commonly
used electronic devices and demonstrate the operation//
(All of the above)
,◉ What are the benefits of a POE MoCA filter? (Choose 2). Ans: a.
Prevents MoCA signals from traveling beyond the customer's cable
drop.///
d. Used to isolate the MoCA network from the other services in the
customer premises.
◉ Match with the correct term in the following statements. Ans: DTA;;;
A one-way-low-cost device that enables cable operators to deploy an all
digital network////
DVR;;; Has the digital capabilities to record////
MoCa STB;;; Used for whole home DVR service///
DCT;;; A two-way device that is able to tune both digital and analog
video and provide both a digital and analog output.///
◉ What is the name of the service that streams video in data packets?
Ans: MoCa TV ??
◉ MoCA uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, OFDM,
which is a frequency division multiplexing scheme utilizing a multi-
carrier modulation method. Ans: True
◉ While viewing network settings on a customer's tablet, what does a
169.254.x.x indicate? Ans: DHCP failure
, ◉ Part of the high speed data installation is the provisioning of the
modem or eMTA. What are the correct steps that are completed during
the provisioning process? Ans: Step 1- Scan for downstream channel
Step 2- Lock downstream frequency
Step 3- CMTS provides upstream channel descriptor (UCD)
Step 4- eMTA begins to transmit in the upstream
◉ When installing HSD service, what materials will you need in
addition to coaxial cable and F-connectors? (Choose 3). Ans: RJ-45
terminated Ethernet cabling///
Cable modem/ eMTA///
USB Ethernet or Wi-Fi card
◉ Once the installation is done, which of the following six items should
NOT be explained or discussed with the customer? Ans: Define for the
customer the services not supported by the cable operator.
◉ It is important to determine if the customer's PC meets the
requirements for HSD. Which command is shown here? Ans: info?
◉ As a part of the process of installing HSD service, you will greet the
customer, verify a few issues, and explain a few items. Which of the
items should you do or discuss with the customer during this process?
Ans: b. Explain to the customer in advance what work you will be doing
and be prepared to answer questions and concerns.////
