SCTE BPI EXAM STUDY GUIDE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS20
hand line - ANSWERS -Raise/lower materials or tools when working aloft
locking terminator tool - ANSWERS -Allows installation / removal of locking terminators
pedestal - ANSWERS -Always lock when the job is complete
punch down tool - ANSWERS -Inserts and cuts twisted pair wire on the 66 or a hundred and ten
block in one operation
ringing tool - ANSWERS -Strips the outer jacket from cat3 and CAT5 wire
scratch awl - ANSWERS -use to mark the spot
security shield tool - ANSWERS -Install/removes security device from tap ports
tone and probe kit - ANSWERS -Use to teach phone conductors
torque wrench - ANSWERS -Ensures f-connectors are properly tightened
Certifying the reliability pf the customers drop system involves - ANSWERS -Replacing any
defective drop components
,What is one step in verifying that the digital set-top terminal is operating normally? - ANSWERS
-Calling dispatch or the person designated with access to the billing system software to have the
set-top terminal authorized
When installing the NIU, you would use - ANSWERS -A dial-pulse telephone test set to check dial
tone on inbound and outbound call capability
In twisted pair cable network powering, - ANSWERS -Always wire the twisted pair power cables
first to the NIU power terminals and then to the power terminal of the power distributing tap
Telephony inside wiring - ANSWERS -Is routed from the NID or distribution device through the
appropriate compression fitting
When testing and verifying NIU operation - ANSWERS -Call the provisioning center from the test
phone or butt set to verify the ability to place an outbound call
Items to check in order to certify the reliability of the customer drop system include - ANSWERS
-Installing high pass filters and directional couples, if needed///monitoring, detecting, and
eliminating signal leakage
The customer access are of an NIU - ANSWERS -Provides access to the broadband cable output
port, RJ-11 testjacks, and telephone tip and ring wiring connectors
Which of the following are tests/measurements than can be made on a VOM? - ANSWERS -
Voltage DC&AC///Opens and shorts
The federal government mandates the amount of _________________ that is acceptable for
cable networks - ANSWERS -egress
, Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system requires - ANSWERS -eliminate signal
leakage////check condition and integrity of the drop system
What is the main purpose for the MAC address on a EMTA? - ANSWERS -provides that
authorization to ensure only the customers account in the billing system is assigned to that
address
The NID - ANSWERS -is the demarcation point between CPE network to the local telephone
companies network
The process of keeping your telephone number from one provider to another is? - ANSWERS -
Porting
To ensure proper telephone operation, wiring color codes for both types of cables for
standardized for: - ANSWERS -Tip and ring wiring of NID's
IN twisted pair cable network powering - ANSWERS -is disconnected from the incumbent
telephone provider
In local powering of an EMTA - ANSWERS -optional internal battery is installed to prevent
interruption to service in the event of a power outage
Before connections are made on the back of the EMTA, - ANSWERS -make sure the cable shield
is properly grounded and bonded to NEC standards
Telephony inside wiring (quad station) is no longer adequate because of - ANSWERS -(ALL) data
over telephone lines//fax machines//digital voice communication
Quad station wiring is more prone to crosstalk that Cat 5e, due to - ANSWERS -twisted pairs
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS20
hand line - ANSWERS -Raise/lower materials or tools when working aloft
locking terminator tool - ANSWERS -Allows installation / removal of locking terminators
pedestal - ANSWERS -Always lock when the job is complete
punch down tool - ANSWERS -Inserts and cuts twisted pair wire on the 66 or a hundred and ten
block in one operation
ringing tool - ANSWERS -Strips the outer jacket from cat3 and CAT5 wire
scratch awl - ANSWERS -use to mark the spot
security shield tool - ANSWERS -Install/removes security device from tap ports
tone and probe kit - ANSWERS -Use to teach phone conductors
torque wrench - ANSWERS -Ensures f-connectors are properly tightened
Certifying the reliability pf the customers drop system involves - ANSWERS -Replacing any
defective drop components
,What is one step in verifying that the digital set-top terminal is operating normally? - ANSWERS
-Calling dispatch or the person designated with access to the billing system software to have the
set-top terminal authorized
When installing the NIU, you would use - ANSWERS -A dial-pulse telephone test set to check dial
tone on inbound and outbound call capability
In twisted pair cable network powering, - ANSWERS -Always wire the twisted pair power cables
first to the NIU power terminals and then to the power terminal of the power distributing tap
Telephony inside wiring - ANSWERS -Is routed from the NID or distribution device through the
appropriate compression fitting
When testing and verifying NIU operation - ANSWERS -Call the provisioning center from the test
phone or butt set to verify the ability to place an outbound call
Items to check in order to certify the reliability of the customer drop system include - ANSWERS
-Installing high pass filters and directional couples, if needed///monitoring, detecting, and
eliminating signal leakage
The customer access are of an NIU - ANSWERS -Provides access to the broadband cable output
port, RJ-11 testjacks, and telephone tip and ring wiring connectors
Which of the following are tests/measurements than can be made on a VOM? - ANSWERS -
Voltage DC&AC///Opens and shorts
The federal government mandates the amount of _________________ that is acceptable for
cable networks - ANSWERS -egress
, Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system requires - ANSWERS -eliminate signal
leakage////check condition and integrity of the drop system
What is the main purpose for the MAC address on a EMTA? - ANSWERS -provides that
authorization to ensure only the customers account in the billing system is assigned to that
address
The NID - ANSWERS -is the demarcation point between CPE network to the local telephone
companies network
The process of keeping your telephone number from one provider to another is? - ANSWERS -
Porting
To ensure proper telephone operation, wiring color codes for both types of cables for
standardized for: - ANSWERS -Tip and ring wiring of NID's
IN twisted pair cable network powering - ANSWERS -is disconnected from the incumbent
telephone provider
In local powering of an EMTA - ANSWERS -optional internal battery is installed to prevent
interruption to service in the event of a power outage
Before connections are made on the back of the EMTA, - ANSWERS -make sure the cable shield
is properly grounded and bonded to NEC standards
Telephony inside wiring (quad station) is no longer adequate because of - ANSWERS -(ALL) data
over telephone lines//fax machines//digital voice communication
Quad station wiring is more prone to crosstalk that Cat 5e, due to - ANSWERS -twisted pairs
