BICSI INSTALLER 1 CERTIFICATION EXAM| QUESTIONS AND
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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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
D. 10 times the outside cable diameter - CORRECT ANSWER- 4 times the
outside cable diameter
For the purposes of managing cables that extend from equipment within racks,
racks should be installed so that the cable runs through the ________ of the rack.
A. Left side
B. Front
C. Right side
D. Rear - CORRECT ANSWER- Rear
When working with optical fiber cable, how much additional slack for storage
hardware should the installer leave?
A. ≅1.0m (3.3 ft)
B. ≅3m (10.0 ft)
C. ≅5m (16.0 ft)
ANSWERS| VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS| LATEST
UPDATE
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
D. 10 times the outside cable diameter - CORRECT ANSWER- 4 times the
outside cable diameter
For the purposes of managing cables that extend from equipment within racks,
racks should be installed so that the cable runs through the ________ of the rack.
A. Left side
B. Front
C. Right side
D. Rear - CORRECT ANSWER- Rear
When working with optical fiber cable, how much additional slack for storage
hardware should the installer leave?
A. ≅1.0m (3.3 ft)
B. ≅3m (10.0 ft)
C. ≅5m (16.0 ft)
