SITE SURVEY EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Pathway Considerations - CORRECT-ANSWERSIn planning for OSP cabling,
cable infrastructure must be determined irst. The choices are underground,
direct-buried, and aerial.
Joint Use Occupancy - CORRECT-ANSWERSTo reduce the cost of multiple
trenches and minimize the potential for damage to the existing facilities, dig
a single trench and share it with one or all of the other parties
Purchased right-of-way - CORRECT-ANSWERSpurchased when placing
structures such as:
• Buildings.
• Towers.
• Remote property locations.
Uniform color code : PURPLE - CORRECT-ANSWERSReclaimed water and
irrigation and slurry lines
Underground plant - CORRECT-ANSWERSmost expensive system, has the
highest cable placement capacity, longest projected lifespan, typically in
excess of 50 years. Highest initial cost
Documentation - CORRECT-ANSWERSA record should be made of the
proposed route details (e.g., path, quantity, size, depth)
Right-of-Way - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen working on public or private right-
of-way, necessary permits and easements should be obtained before
beginning construction. If construction is planned on a:
Public right-of-way - CORRECT-ANSWERSpermits should be obtained from an
appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) (federal, state, county, city, or
park) for the use of the proposed route.
Private right-of-way - CORRECT-ANSWERSeasement, the right to use the
property must be negotiated with each land owner.
Railroad right-of-way - CORRECT-ANSWERSinvolves the land owned by
railroad companies. This is the third type