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100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of coaxial connector cannot be used with cables that have stranded center
conductors? F connectors
What type of construction allows the cable jacket to expand and contract with changes in
temperature without affecting the fibers? Loose tube
What are the two ways of coupling fibers? plug to plug
plug to jack
Hierarchy of codes, standards, and regulations AHJ
Codes and regulations
Standards
Industry best practices
Manufacturer instructions
What are the two common depths for telecommunications racks? 4 inch and 6 inch
a _ conduit terminates in a vertical orientation stub-up
a _ conduit terminates in a horizontal orientation stub-out
,How many backbone levels are in a horizontal cabling system? 2 levels
What is the minimum number of cables per work area? 2, voice and data
What is the maximum length of a patch cord? 16.5 ft
What is the maximum length of a horizontal optical fiber cable? 295 ft
Undercarpet cable is not recommended
Whats the purpose of a consolidation point (CP)? allows horizontal cabling to be extended
into work area pathways
Tags attached to mounting surface
Label consist of face stock material
Which term identifies where the service provider relinquishes circuit responsibility to the
customer Demarcation Point
, Where do outside plant (OSP) cables enter the building? Entrance Facility (EF)
What is the most economical permanent entrance over the life cycle of a building?
underground
What service entrance has the lowest installation cost? aerial
What type of ladder should be using near electrical work? non-conductive (i.e. fiberglass)
What are the four steps you should take responding to an electrical fire? R - rescue
A - alarm
C - confine
E - extinguish
What neutralizes battery acid? baking soda
How far should the backboard be installed above the finished floor in a TR 8 inches
How much vertical space does one rack unit (RU) occupy? 1.75 inches
A hand bender can be used for conduits up to 1 1/4
100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of coaxial connector cannot be used with cables that have stranded center
conductors? F connectors
What type of construction allows the cable jacket to expand and contract with changes in
temperature without affecting the fibers? Loose tube
What are the two ways of coupling fibers? plug to plug
plug to jack
Hierarchy of codes, standards, and regulations AHJ
Codes and regulations
Standards
Industry best practices
Manufacturer instructions
What are the two common depths for telecommunications racks? 4 inch and 6 inch
a _ conduit terminates in a vertical orientation stub-up
a _ conduit terminates in a horizontal orientation stub-out
,How many backbone levels are in a horizontal cabling system? 2 levels
What is the minimum number of cables per work area? 2, voice and data
What is the maximum length of a patch cord? 16.5 ft
What is the maximum length of a horizontal optical fiber cable? 295 ft
Undercarpet cable is not recommended
Whats the purpose of a consolidation point (CP)? allows horizontal cabling to be extended
into work area pathways
Tags attached to mounting surface
Label consist of face stock material
Which term identifies where the service provider relinquishes circuit responsibility to the
customer Demarcation Point
, Where do outside plant (OSP) cables enter the building? Entrance Facility (EF)
What is the most economical permanent entrance over the life cycle of a building?
underground
What service entrance has the lowest installation cost? aerial
What type of ladder should be using near electrical work? non-conductive (i.e. fiberglass)
What are the four steps you should take responding to an electrical fire? R - rescue
A - alarm
C - confine
E - extinguish
What neutralizes battery acid? baking soda
How far should the backboard be installed above the finished floor in a TR 8 inches
How much vertical space does one rack unit (RU) occupy? 1.75 inches
A hand bender can be used for conduits up to 1 1/4
