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Mechanical fire stop systems are durable while also...
A. Providing waterproofing
B. Maintaining their pliability
C. Providing sealing for knockouts and openings in the fixture
D. Exhibiting the ability to expand when it makes contact - answer-Providing waterproofing
Which piece of hardware connects two fibers together in a plug-to-plug?
A. Array connectors
B. Couplers
C. Double strand connectors - answer-Couplers
,Which of the following steps should be performed FIRST when an installer is pulling optical fiber cable?
A. Label the optical fiber cables
B. Ensure the cable has been tested and accepted
C. Install and secure innerduct
D. Attach cables to pull rope - answer-Ensure the cable has been tested and accepted
What is the FIRST step when installing a poke-thru?
A. Connect pathway, if applicable, and cabling runs to poke-thru device.
B. Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru device is in the correct location and of the correct size.
C. Install the poke-thru device per the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions
D. Verify that the poke-thru device to be installed is correct based on specifications in the contract
documents and any listing markings indicating compliance with applicable codes and AHJ
requirements. - answer-Verify that the floor opening for the poke-thru decide is in the correct
location and of the correct size
How do fire stops made of elastomeric materials function?
A. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they absorb the heat from flames, preventing
the temperature from rising on the other side of the seal.
B. They are sized to fit the opening being sealed and they swell around and within the penetration
to provide a tight seal.
C. They remain permanently soft and pliable until exposed to heat. - answer-They are sized to fit
the opening being sealed and they absorb the heat from flames, preventing the temperature from rising
on the other side of the seal.
Which outlet interface is designed to connect series cables?
A. 4P4C
B. BNC
, C. 6P6C
D. 8P8C - answer-BNC
After you have repaired the problem found while testing the system, what is the NEXT step in the
troubleshooting process?
A. Test the system
B. Isolate the source
C. Repair the problem
D. Document the changes - answer-Document the changes
For a retrofit project, the installer should plan to verify the existing structure against any documents
received before engaging in a pull because...
A. the recabling efforts may be using cables already installed, which would defeat the purpose of
recabling.
B. the structure of the building may not allow for cutovers
C. that is a common-sense action supported by industry best practices
D. the existing documents may not reflect moves, adds, and changes that took place after the initial
construction - answer-The existing documents may not reflect moves, adds, and changes that took
place after the initial construction.
Which of the following fire-ratings provides information about smoke penetration?
A. W
B. E
C. L
D. I - answer-L rating
What is the MINIMUM inside bend radius for balanced twisted-pair (4-pair) cable?
A. 25mm (1 in)
B. 50mm (2 in)
C. 4 times the outside cable diameter