True or False: MER is a much better measure of digital signal quality than C/N. - ANSWER-True
What are common cable problems that lead to reflections? (Choose 3) - ANSWER-
Water or Moisture/// Sheath faults or cuts/// Crimps, Kinks, or Compressed Cables
True or False: Communication signals travel faster over coax than over unshielded twisted pair. - ANSWER-True
The standard method of locating a leak using a dipole antenna is called: - ANSWER-
triangulate the of source of a leak
True or False: PoE can be tested with a standard Ethernet/LAN tester. - ANSWER-
False
True or False: It is not possible to have a zero BER when uncorrectable codeword errors are present. - ANSWER-True
Match the following utility colors: - ANSWER-Telecommunications: Orange//
Pending work or new construction: Orange//
Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum: Yellow// water: Blue//
Reclaimed water, irrigation & Slurry, Purple//
Electric; Red//
Pending work; White//
Temporary Mark outs, pink//
True or False: When locating faults with a TDR, it does NOT matter what kind of cable is being tested. - ANSWER-False
True or False: MER is not sensitive to CTB/CSO distortions. - ANSWER-False
What do reflections and/or micro-reflections look like on a spectrum analyzer display of signal amplitude vs. frequency? - ANSWER-Ripple
Why is analog equipment still used in many cable TV systems? - ANSWER-Allows customers to view video services on NTSC tuner televisions. Correct Indicate which of the following phrases are TRUE as related to whole home DVR using MoCA by placing a checkmark in the box: (Choose 3) - ANSWER-a. Signal loss is typically not a problem if existing coax is series 6, is in good condition, and distances between MoCA devices are less than 300 feet.//
b. It is a good practice to sketch the reconfigured home network.//
e. Existing home splitters and amplifiers that are not MoCA compatible may block MoCA
signals.
Match the television type on the left to the typical picture resolution on the right. - ANSWER-HDTV; 720p, 1080i, or 1080p//
SDTV; 480i//
EDTV; 480p//
Which statement best describes the function of a the CableCARD? - ANSWER-c. Allows the tuner to start to use the CableCARD in its tuning process.
Which of the following functions is NOT part of the five basic remote control functions to demonstrate to the customer? - ANSWER-a. Explain the programming of the remote buttons
How can you help the customer remember how to operate the universal remote control?
- ANSWER-a. provide a demonstration of the remote's functions, in particular the functions that will be used on a daily basis/////
c. encourage questions and let the customer practice a few times, first with your guidance, then alone/////
d. set up the customer's personal preference items on the universal remote/////
e. program the universal remote to operate the customer's commonly used electronic devices and demonstrate the operation//
(All of the above)
What are the benefits of a POE MoCA filter? (Choose 2) - ANSWER-a. Prevents MoCA signals from traveling beyond the customer's cable drop.///
d. Used to isolate the MoCA network from the other services in the customer premises.
Match with the correct term in the following statements. - ANSWER-DTA;;; A one-way-
low-cost device that enables cable operators to deploy an all digital network////
DVR;;; Has the digital capabilities to record////
MoCa STB;;; Used for whole home DVR service///
DCT;;; A two-way device that is able to tune both digital and analog video and provide both a digital and analog output.///
What is the name of the service that streams video in data packets? - ANSWER-MoCa TV ??