Arizona Department of
Public Safety Arizona
Telecommunications
Specialist Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which focus connects both “Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications
Principles” and “Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality
of Service (QoS)”?
A. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure
B. Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards
C. Emergency Power Systems
D. Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless
Telecommunications Principles. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Voice over IP
(VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS). B: That focus concerns “Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules, Regulations, and Licensing Requirements”, not the
activity being assigned. C: That focus concerns “Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and
Battery Banks”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Eligibility Requirements
and Application Process”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 2
“Eligibility Requirements and Application Process” is complete under
“Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process”. Which next task
addresses the separate requirement for “Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure”?
A. Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers
B. Emergency Traffic Management, Priority Handling, and BOLO/ATL Broadcast Guidelines
C. Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications Principles
D. Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless
Telecommunications Principles. Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process: Eligibility
Requirements and Application Process. A: This describes “Tools, Testing Instruments”, rather than
the requested focus. B: This describes “Public Safety Communications and Operational
Procedures”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Introduction and Overview of the
Examination Process”, rather than the requested focus.
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Question 3
Choose the pair that jointly addresses “Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure” instead of combining it with “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”. The pair must contain two distinct
concerns. One concern to retain is “Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Architecture and Operations”.
A. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations; Land Mobile Radio
(LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces
B. Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety
Protocols; Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station
Interfaces
C. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations; Tools, Testing
Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety Protocols
D. Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety
Protocols; Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and
Safety Protocols
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure:
Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces. Equipment
Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations: Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters,
Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety Protocols. B: This describes “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, rather than the requested focus.
D: This repeats a different focus rather than covering two distinct concerns in the requested area.
Question 4
Which focus connects both “Network Protocols, Open Systems Interconnection
(OSI) Layers, and TCP/IP Stack” and “Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals,
Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS)”?
A. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations
B. Emergency Power Systems
C. Structure of the Examination Phases
D. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Network Protocols, Open
Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layers, and TCP/IP Stack. Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure: Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS). A:
That focus concerns “Vehicle-Mounted and Fixed-Site Communications Equipment Integration”, not
the activity being assigned. B: That focus concerns “Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies,
and Battery Banks”, not the activity being assigned. C: That focus concerns “Written/Practical
Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board”, not the activity being assigned.
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Question 5
The label “Radio Frequency (RF) and Transmission Theory” is attached to
“Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board”. Which
replacement description better fits the label?
A. Interference Identification, Mitigation Troubleshooting, and Signal-to-Noise Ratios
B. Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications Principles
C. Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board
D. Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS)
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Radio Frequency (RF) and Transmission Theory: Interference Identification,
Mitigation Troubleshooting, and Signal-to-Noise Ratios. Structure of the Examination Phases:
Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board. B: This describes
“Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, rather than the requested focus. C: This
describes “Structure of the Examination Phases”, rather than the requested focus. D: This
describes “Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 6
Among these proposed associations for “Public Safety Communications and
Operational Procedures”, “Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards”,
“Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, which one is consistent? Pay
particular attention to the role of “Industry-Standard Cable Color Coding,
Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards”.
A. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance and Hazardous Materials Handling
B. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Industry-Standard Cable
Color Coding, Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards
C. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Multi-Agency Dispatch
Operations and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Workflow
D. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations:
Industry-Standard Cable Color Coding, Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards. A: This option
instead describes the following different focus: Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance and Hazardous Materials
Handling. C: This option instead describes the following different focus: Public Safety
Communications and Operational Procedures: Multi-Agency Dispatch Operations and Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) Workflow. D: This option instead describes the following different focus:
Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater
Operations, and Base Station Interfaces.
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Public Safety Arizona
Telecommunications
Specialist Exam Plan
,QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which focus connects both “Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications
Principles” and “Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality
of Service (QoS)”?
A. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure
B. Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards
C. Emergency Power Systems
D. Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless
Telecommunications Principles. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Voice over IP
(VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS). B: That focus concerns “Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules, Regulations, and Licensing Requirements”, not the
activity being assigned. C: That focus concerns “Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and
Battery Banks”, not the activity being assigned. D: That focus concerns “Eligibility Requirements
and Application Process”, not the activity being assigned.
Question 2
“Eligibility Requirements and Application Process” is complete under
“Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process”. Which next task
addresses the separate requirement for “Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure”?
A. Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers
B. Emergency Traffic Management, Priority Handling, and BOLO/ATL Broadcast Guidelines
C. Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications Principles
D. Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless
Telecommunications Principles. Introduction and Overview of the Examination Process: Eligibility
Requirements and Application Process. A: This describes “Tools, Testing Instruments”, rather than
the requested focus. B: This describes “Public Safety Communications and Operational
Procedures”, rather than the requested focus. D: This describes “Introduction and Overview of the
Examination Process”, rather than the requested focus.
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Question 3
Choose the pair that jointly addresses “Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure” instead of combining it with “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”. The pair must contain two distinct
concerns. One concern to retain is “Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Architecture and Operations”.
A. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations; Land Mobile Radio
(LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces
B. Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety
Protocols; Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station
Interfaces
C. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations; Tools, Testing
Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety Protocols
D. Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety
Protocols; Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters, Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and
Safety Protocols
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN) Architecture and Operations. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure:
Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces. Equipment
Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations: Tools, Testing Instruments (Multimeters,
Wattmeters, Spectrum Analyzers), and Safety Protocols. B: This describes “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, rather than the requested focus. C: This describes
“Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, rather than the requested focus.
D: This repeats a different focus rather than covering two distinct concerns in the requested area.
Question 4
Which focus connects both “Network Protocols, Open Systems Interconnection
(OSI) Layers, and TCP/IP Stack” and “Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals,
Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS)”?
A. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations
B. Emergency Power Systems
C. Structure of the Examination Phases
D. Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation: Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Network Protocols, Open
Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layers, and TCP/IP Stack. Telecommunications Systems and
Infrastructure: Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS). A:
That focus concerns “Vehicle-Mounted and Fixed-Site Communications Equipment Integration”, not
the activity being assigned. B: That focus concerns “Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies,
and Battery Banks”, not the activity being assigned. C: That focus concerns “Written/Practical
Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board”, not the activity being assigned.
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Question 5
The label “Radio Frequency (RF) and Transmission Theory” is attached to
“Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board”. Which
replacement description better fits the label?
A. Interference Identification, Mitigation Troubleshooting, and Signal-to-Noise Ratios
B. Cellular, Mobile, and Wireless Telecommunications Principles
C. Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board
D. Voice over IP (VoIP) Fundamentals, Packetization, and Quality of Service (QoS)
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation: Radio Frequency (RF) and Transmission Theory: Interference Identification,
Mitigation Troubleshooting, and Signal-to-Noise Ratios. Structure of the Examination Phases:
Written/Practical Assessment, Qualifications Appraisal Board. B: This describes
“Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, rather than the requested focus. C: This
describes “Structure of the Examination Phases”, rather than the requested focus. D: This
describes “Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, rather than the requested focus.
Question 6
Among these proposed associations for “Public Safety Communications and
Operational Procedures”, “Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards”,
“Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure”, “Equipment Installation,
Maintenance, and Hardware Operations”, which one is consistent? Pay
particular attention to the role of “Industry-Standard Cable Color Coding,
Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards”.
A. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance and Hazardous Materials Handling
B. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Industry-Standard Cable
Color Coding, Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards
C. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Multi-Agency Dispatch
Operations and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Workflow
D. Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations — Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
Systems, Repeater Operations, and Base Station Interfaces
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation: Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Hardware Operations:
Industry-Standard Cable Color Coding, Termination, Splicing, and Wiring Standards. A: This option
instead describes the following different focus: Compliance, Regulations, and Safety Standards:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance and Hazardous Materials
Handling. C: This option instead describes the following different focus: Public Safety
Communications and Operational Procedures: Multi-Agency Dispatch Operations and Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) Workflow. D: This option instead describes the following different focus:
Telecommunications Systems and Infrastructure: Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, Repeater
Operations, and Base Station Interfaces.
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