BICSI INSTALLER 1 (INST1) EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING,
COPPER, FIBER AND SAFETY A+ EXAM
PREPARATION
Brown cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-interbuilding backbone
Yellow cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-misc.
Red cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-reserved for future use
Bus topology - CORRECT ANSWER-a linear configuration that places all
of the network devices on one cable (daisy-chain)
Tree topology - CORRECT ANSWER-extension of a bus topology
Ring topology - CORRECT ANSWER-places all the network devices in a
circle and uses one cable to connect between devices. Each device is
connected to the next one until the circle is closed.
,Star topology - CORRECT ANSWER-network switch is placed in the center
of the network and the devices connect to the switch.
Hierarchical star topology - CORRECT ANSWER-A network topology
created when two or more star topologies are merged using network devices
such as hubs, switches, or routers. Recommended for structured cabling
backbone distribution.
When checking the 'ABCs' of an injured person what are you looking for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A- Airway
B- Breathing
C- Circulation (pulse)
What are the steps to take in an emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Survey
the scene
Notify someone
Secure the area
Complete a primary survey of the injured person
Contact emergency medical services
Complete a second survey of the injured person
What type of conduit uses compression like couplers - CORRECT
ANSWER-EMT
HC - CORRECT ANSWER-horizontal cross-connect
, MC - CORRECT ANSWER-main cross-connect
Whats the maximum sq footage a TE can cover? - CORRECT ANSWER-
3600
3606
Whats the bend radius of a 4 pair cable? - CORRECT ANSWER-4x the
diameter
Whats the bend radius for a 6 gauge cable? - CORRECT ANSWER-10x the
diameter
How far apart do you stagger cable heads? - CORRECT ANSWER-start
with 1 cable, go 3 inches back, add 2, go 3 inches back, add 2.....
What is a sheave? - CORRECT ANSWER-like a conduit waterfall. used in
manholes
How many users can a CP and MUTOA service? - CORRECT ANSWER-12
Fire rated sheetrock is how thick? - CORRECT ANSWER-5/8 in
Plywood in the TR needs to be how thick? - CORRECT ANSWER-3/4 in
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING,
COPPER, FIBER AND SAFETY A+ EXAM
PREPARATION
Brown cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-interbuilding backbone
Yellow cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-misc.
Red cable means - CORRECT ANSWER-reserved for future use
Bus topology - CORRECT ANSWER-a linear configuration that places all
of the network devices on one cable (daisy-chain)
Tree topology - CORRECT ANSWER-extension of a bus topology
Ring topology - CORRECT ANSWER-places all the network devices in a
circle and uses one cable to connect between devices. Each device is
connected to the next one until the circle is closed.
,Star topology - CORRECT ANSWER-network switch is placed in the center
of the network and the devices connect to the switch.
Hierarchical star topology - CORRECT ANSWER-A network topology
created when two or more star topologies are merged using network devices
such as hubs, switches, or routers. Recommended for structured cabling
backbone distribution.
When checking the 'ABCs' of an injured person what are you looking for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A- Airway
B- Breathing
C- Circulation (pulse)
What are the steps to take in an emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Survey
the scene
Notify someone
Secure the area
Complete a primary survey of the injured person
Contact emergency medical services
Complete a second survey of the injured person
What type of conduit uses compression like couplers - CORRECT
ANSWER-EMT
HC - CORRECT ANSWER-horizontal cross-connect
, MC - CORRECT ANSWER-main cross-connect
Whats the maximum sq footage a TE can cover? - CORRECT ANSWER-
3600
3606
Whats the bend radius of a 4 pair cable? - CORRECT ANSWER-4x the
diameter
Whats the bend radius for a 6 gauge cable? - CORRECT ANSWER-10x the
diameter
How far apart do you stagger cable heads? - CORRECT ANSWER-start
with 1 cable, go 3 inches back, add 2, go 3 inches back, add 2.....
What is a sheave? - CORRECT ANSWER-like a conduit waterfall. used in
manholes
How many users can a CP and MUTOA service? - CORRECT ANSWER-12
Fire rated sheetrock is how thick? - CORRECT ANSWER-5/8 in
Plywood in the TR needs to be how thick? - CORRECT ANSWER-3/4 in
