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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Mechanical fire stop systems are durable while also...
A. Providing waterproofing
B. Maintaining their pliability
C. Providing sealing for knockouts and openings in the fixture
D. Exhibiting the ability to expand when it makes contact - ANS Providing waterproofing
Which piece of hardware connects two fibers together in a plug-to-plug?
A. Array connectors
B. Couplers
C. Double strand connectors - ANS 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 - ANS 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.
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, 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
Which outlet interface is designed to connect series cables?
A. 4P4C
B. BNC
C. 6P6C
D. 8P8C - ANS BNC
After you have repaired the problem found while testing the system, what is the NEXT step in
the troubleshooting process?
A. Test the system
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Mechanical fire stop systems are durable while also...
A. Providing waterproofing
B. Maintaining their pliability
C. Providing sealing for knockouts and openings in the fixture
D. Exhibiting the ability to expand when it makes contact - ANS Providing waterproofing
Which piece of hardware connects two fibers together in a plug-to-plug?
A. Array connectors
B. Couplers
C. Double strand connectors - ANS 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 - ANS 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.
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, 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
Which outlet interface is designed to connect series cables?
A. 4P4C
B. BNC
C. 6P6C
D. 8P8C - ANS BNC
After you have repaired the problem found while testing the system, what is the NEXT step in
the troubleshooting process?
A. Test the system
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