SCTE BPI EXAM STUDY GUIDE-
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which of the following formulas calculate expected output level - ✔ ✔ Output level - total loss
Which of the following formulas calculates total cable loss - ✔ ✔ cable footage x cable loss
Which of the following formulas calculates total loss - ✔ ✔ Insertion loss + total cable loss
Which of the following is not a good way to work with irate customers - ✔ ✔ raise your voice to
sound authoritative
Which of the following statements is true about Plain Old Telephone Service? - ✔ ✔ POTS is based
on circuit switching technology
Which of the following statements is true concerning tap enclosures in an underground drop system? -
✔ ✔ Always insert the Service drop cable under an inside the pedestal or vault housing whenever
possible in preparation for tap connection
Why is analog equipment still used in many cable TV systems - ✔ ✔ To accommodate number of
people still watching analog TV, boost cable operators continue to provide service in the analog format
as well as the digital format
Why is constant cit rate telephone considered to be circus switching technology? - ✔ ✔ Constant bit
rate circuits are switched from customer to customer among equipment
Why is packet switching considered to be an efficient alternative to the circuit switching technology
used by telephone companies? - ✔ ✔ Packet switching connection is only maintained for the
duration of the transport of the data packet///Circuit switching provides a dedicated critic with a
continuous connection during the length of the call
Wrenches - ✔ ✔ That are adjustable should have their handles always pushed or pulled away from
the adjustable jaw the wrench
_______ is a service that streams video and data packets - ✔ ✔ IPTV
3 primary pole inspection methods - ✔ ✔ Visual inspection sound test prod test
3D-TV - ✔ ✔ Experience three-dimensional video
4 to 1 ladder rule - ✔ ✔ For every four feet of ladder height the base of the ladder should be one
horizontal foot out from the top support point of the ladder
, 802.11n/airport extreme - ✔ ✔ Common wirelessstandard
A ____ is an interactive device that enables cable operators to cost effectively deploy an All Digital
Network - ✔ ✔ DCT
A _____ is a digital stb that has the capabilities to record - ✔ ✔ DVR
Byte - ✔ ✔ Group of bits forming a word
cable loss is expressed in - ✔ ✔ dB
Cable loss is expressed in - ✔ ✔ dBmV
cable preparation tool - ✔ ✔ Replace blade regularly
can wrench - ✔ ✔ Connect wires to binding posts or open pedestals
carpet punch - ✔ ✔ Prevents runs or frays when drilling
Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system involves (MoCA) - ✔ ✔ Replacing defective
drop components
Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system requires - ✔ ✔ eliminate signal
leakage////check condition and integrity of the drop system
Certifying the reliability pf the customers drop system involves - ✔ ✔ Replacing any defective drop
components
Choose the best definition for partnering with a customer - ✔ ✔ By working with the customer
toward the same goal
Component video cable - ✔ ✔ Recommended cable for EDTV
composite video cable - ✔ ✔ Connector often used for sdtv
compression tool - ✔ ✔ Used to attach f-connectors to coaxial drop cable
Determining where to place the Strand clamp on the Strand depends on - ✔ ✔ The poles relative
location to the customers premises, routing restrictions, the required free climbing space, an existing
span clamps
diagonal cutters - ✔ ✔ Cut the coaxial cable and center conductor
digital 5.1 surround sound - ✔ ✔ Standard for family room pre wires
DRM - ✔ ✔ Access Control Technologies prevent unauthorized digital content duplication
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which of the following formulas calculate expected output level - ✔ ✔ Output level - total loss
Which of the following formulas calculates total cable loss - ✔ ✔ cable footage x cable loss
Which of the following formulas calculates total loss - ✔ ✔ Insertion loss + total cable loss
Which of the following is not a good way to work with irate customers - ✔ ✔ raise your voice to
sound authoritative
Which of the following statements is true about Plain Old Telephone Service? - ✔ ✔ POTS is based
on circuit switching technology
Which of the following statements is true concerning tap enclosures in an underground drop system? -
✔ ✔ Always insert the Service drop cable under an inside the pedestal or vault housing whenever
possible in preparation for tap connection
Why is analog equipment still used in many cable TV systems - ✔ ✔ To accommodate number of
people still watching analog TV, boost cable operators continue to provide service in the analog format
as well as the digital format
Why is constant cit rate telephone considered to be circus switching technology? - ✔ ✔ Constant bit
rate circuits are switched from customer to customer among equipment
Why is packet switching considered to be an efficient alternative to the circuit switching technology
used by telephone companies? - ✔ ✔ Packet switching connection is only maintained for the
duration of the transport of the data packet///Circuit switching provides a dedicated critic with a
continuous connection during the length of the call
Wrenches - ✔ ✔ That are adjustable should have their handles always pushed or pulled away from
the adjustable jaw the wrench
_______ is a service that streams video and data packets - ✔ ✔ IPTV
3 primary pole inspection methods - ✔ ✔ Visual inspection sound test prod test
3D-TV - ✔ ✔ Experience three-dimensional video
4 to 1 ladder rule - ✔ ✔ For every four feet of ladder height the base of the ladder should be one
horizontal foot out from the top support point of the ladder
, 802.11n/airport extreme - ✔ ✔ Common wirelessstandard
A ____ is an interactive device that enables cable operators to cost effectively deploy an All Digital
Network - ✔ ✔ DCT
A _____ is a digital stb that has the capabilities to record - ✔ ✔ DVR
Byte - ✔ ✔ Group of bits forming a word
cable loss is expressed in - ✔ ✔ dB
Cable loss is expressed in - ✔ ✔ dBmV
cable preparation tool - ✔ ✔ Replace blade regularly
can wrench - ✔ ✔ Connect wires to binding posts or open pedestals
carpet punch - ✔ ✔ Prevents runs or frays when drilling
Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system involves (MoCA) - ✔ ✔ Replacing defective
drop components
Certifying the reliability of the customers drop system requires - ✔ ✔ eliminate signal
leakage////check condition and integrity of the drop system
Certifying the reliability pf the customers drop system involves - ✔ ✔ Replacing any defective drop
components
Choose the best definition for partnering with a customer - ✔ ✔ By working with the customer
toward the same goal
Component video cable - ✔ ✔ Recommended cable for EDTV
composite video cable - ✔ ✔ Connector often used for sdtv
compression tool - ✔ ✔ Used to attach f-connectors to coaxial drop cable
Determining where to place the Strand clamp on the Strand depends on - ✔ ✔ The poles relative
location to the customers premises, routing restrictions, the required free climbing space, an existing
span clamps
diagonal cutters - ✔ ✔ Cut the coaxial cable and center conductor
digital 5.1 surround sound - ✔ ✔ Standard for family room pre wires
DRM - ✔ ✔ Access Control Technologies prevent unauthorized digital content duplication
