RCDD TEST FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ D.
Answer: All entrance conduits should be equipped with a plastic or
nylon line with a MINIMUM test rating of _________ pulling tension.
A. 22.7 kg (50 lbs)
B. 45.4 kg (100 lbs)
C. 68 kg (150 lbs)
D. 90 kg (200 lbs)
E. 113 kg (250 lbs)
⩥ C.
Answer: To reduce the chance of an accidental dig-up, plastic warning
tape should be placed a MINIMUM of _________ below grade, but high
enough above cables to allow detection before cables are damaged.
A. 101 mm (4 in)
B. 203 mm (8 in)
C. 300 mm (12 in)
D. 381 mm (15 in)
E. 457 mm (18 in)
,⩥ B.
Answer: The MAXIMUM span length for an aerial entrance, from the
last pole to the building, must NOT exceed:
A. 15.2 m (50 ft)
B. 30 m (100 ft)
C. 45.8 m (150 ft)
D. 61 m (200 ft)
E. 76 m (250 ft)
⩥ D.
Answer: The MOST common medium used to provide service to the
access point (AP) is ________ cable.
A. Singlemode optical fiber
B. Multimode optical fiber
C. Unbalanced twisted pair
D. Balanced twisted pair
⩥ C.
Answer: You are placing an entrance cable between two buildings
connected by a conduit 205.3 m(588 ft) in length. What would be the
MAXIMUM length of unlisted OSP cable that could be used before you
terminate the cable or transition it to a listed cable?
A. 185 m (607 ft)
, B. 200 m (656 ft)
C. 209 m (686 ft)
D. 213 m (700 ft)
E. 216 m (708 ft)
⩥ D.
Answer: When a building is not on the property line, the building owner
should provide a MINIMUM of ________ conduits from a point inside
the building, to the property line or easement for entrance facilities.
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
⩥ E.
Answer: When selecting poles for aerial telecommunications facilities,
which of the following is the class number for the strongest rated pole?
A. 10
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2
E. 00
TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ D.
Answer: All entrance conduits should be equipped with a plastic or
nylon line with a MINIMUM test rating of _________ pulling tension.
A. 22.7 kg (50 lbs)
B. 45.4 kg (100 lbs)
C. 68 kg (150 lbs)
D. 90 kg (200 lbs)
E. 113 kg (250 lbs)
⩥ C.
Answer: To reduce the chance of an accidental dig-up, plastic warning
tape should be placed a MINIMUM of _________ below grade, but high
enough above cables to allow detection before cables are damaged.
A. 101 mm (4 in)
B. 203 mm (8 in)
C. 300 mm (12 in)
D. 381 mm (15 in)
E. 457 mm (18 in)
,⩥ B.
Answer: The MAXIMUM span length for an aerial entrance, from the
last pole to the building, must NOT exceed:
A. 15.2 m (50 ft)
B. 30 m (100 ft)
C. 45.8 m (150 ft)
D. 61 m (200 ft)
E. 76 m (250 ft)
⩥ D.
Answer: The MOST common medium used to provide service to the
access point (AP) is ________ cable.
A. Singlemode optical fiber
B. Multimode optical fiber
C. Unbalanced twisted pair
D. Balanced twisted pair
⩥ C.
Answer: You are placing an entrance cable between two buildings
connected by a conduit 205.3 m(588 ft) in length. What would be the
MAXIMUM length of unlisted OSP cable that could be used before you
terminate the cable or transition it to a listed cable?
A. 185 m (607 ft)
, B. 200 m (656 ft)
C. 209 m (686 ft)
D. 213 m (700 ft)
E. 216 m (708 ft)
⩥ D.
Answer: When a building is not on the property line, the building owner
should provide a MINIMUM of ________ conduits from a point inside
the building, to the property line or easement for entrance facilities.
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
⩥ E.
Answer: When selecting poles for aerial telecommunications facilities,
which of the following is the class number for the strongest rated pole?
A. 10
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2
E. 00
