SPECTRUM FIELD TECH 1-2 EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NEW AND UPDATED
2026 !!!
What does DB represent?
Quantified ratio between two values when measuring cable power levels.
What does dBmV stand for?
This is an absolute power level usually measured in watts.
When installing aerial drops or mid spans what is the slack amount
allotted per 50ft?
6 inches (do not go past 9 inches of slack/sag)
What culture does spectrum promote?
Interdependencey
What does SAFE stand for?
S=stop
A=Assess
,F=focus
E=eliminate
How far from the center roadway should your drop be?
18ft
What are the outputs of 2 way splitter?
Both =3.5 DB
What are the outputs of an unbalanced 3 way splitter?
-3.5, -7, -7
What are the outputs of a balanced 3 way splitter?
5.5, 5.5, 5.5
What are the outputs of a 4 way splitter?
7, 7, 7, 7
what are the outputs of a 8 way splitter?
11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11
what are the outputs of a directional coupler 6?
6 and 1
, What is the bending radius of a Bonding block
5 times the diameter of the cable
What is an ISA?
Amplifer (Integrated Splitter Amplifier)
True or False: An ISA repairs Network impairments!
False
What color tag should be used at the tap?
White Address Tag
What color tag should be used at the Grounding block
Green Ground Tag
What are the draw backs of Loop/daisy-chain wiring?
- Loss of singal
- More room for error due to extra connectors.
What is the benefit of a Home Run system?
- Stronger signal due to coming straight from the source
- Each outlet has it's own cable to be trouble shoot
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NEW AND UPDATED
2026 !!!
What does DB represent?
Quantified ratio between two values when measuring cable power levels.
What does dBmV stand for?
This is an absolute power level usually measured in watts.
When installing aerial drops or mid spans what is the slack amount
allotted per 50ft?
6 inches (do not go past 9 inches of slack/sag)
What culture does spectrum promote?
Interdependencey
What does SAFE stand for?
S=stop
A=Assess
,F=focus
E=eliminate
How far from the center roadway should your drop be?
18ft
What are the outputs of 2 way splitter?
Both =3.5 DB
What are the outputs of an unbalanced 3 way splitter?
-3.5, -7, -7
What are the outputs of a balanced 3 way splitter?
5.5, 5.5, 5.5
What are the outputs of a 4 way splitter?
7, 7, 7, 7
what are the outputs of a 8 way splitter?
11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11
what are the outputs of a directional coupler 6?
6 and 1
, What is the bending radius of a Bonding block
5 times the diameter of the cable
What is an ISA?
Amplifer (Integrated Splitter Amplifier)
True or False: An ISA repairs Network impairments!
False
What color tag should be used at the tap?
White Address Tag
What color tag should be used at the Grounding block
Green Ground Tag
What are the draw backs of Loop/daisy-chain wiring?
- Loss of singal
- More room for error due to extra connectors.
What is the benefit of a Home Run system?
- Stronger signal due to coming straight from the source
- Each outlet has it's own cable to be trouble shoot
