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BICSI Chapter 5
Copper Structure Cable Systems I
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two types of balanced twisted-pair cables recognized and recommended for use in the horizontal cablig system? a.UTP and STP b.ScTP and STP c.S/FTP and UTP d.UTP and U/FTP | 4-pair unshielded twiste-pair (UTP) and 4 pair shielded twisted-pair (STP, ScTP, FTP,U/FTP, and S/FTP) |
| What is ScTP? a.Shielded twisted pair b.Screened twisted pair | Screened twisted-pair. |
| What is FTP? a.Forward twisted pair b.Folded twisted pair c.Foil twisted-pair | Foil twisted-pair. |
| What is U/FTP? a.Foil twisted-pair with an unshield b.Overall unshielded twisted-pair with foil screened twisted-pair | Overall unshielded twisted-pair with foil screened twisted-pair |
| What is S/FTP? a.Overall braid screen with foil screened twisted-pair b.Overall special braid screen with foil screened twisted-pair | Overall braid screen with foil screened twisted-pair. |
| What does the horizontal CABLING includes? a.It includes horizontal and backbone cables,telecommunications outlet/connectors b.It includes horizontal cables,telecommunications outlet/connectors | It includes horizontal cables,telecommunications outlet/connectors in the work area, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers located in the TR or TE. It may include MUTOA’s, TP’s, and CP’s. |
| What MUST be rated in the same or higher category on a horizontal run? a.The fiber cable b.The The connecting hardware used c.The connecting patch cords used d. Both b and c | The connecting hardware and patch cords used. |
| What is MPP? | Multipurpose plenum. |
| What is CMP? | Communications plenum. |
| What is MPR? | Multipurpose riser. |
| What is CMR? | Communications riser. |
| What is MPG? | Multipurpose general. |
| What is CMG? | Communications general. |
| What is MP? | Multipurpose. |
| What is CM? | Communications. |
| What is CMX? | Communications limited |
| What is CMUC? | Undercarpet communications. |
| What is PVC? | Polyvinyl chloride. |
| What is LSZH (LSF)? | Low smoke zero halogen (low smoke and fume) |
| What are the conductor sizes for a 4 pair balanced twisted-pair cable? a.24 AWG b.22 AWG c.28 AWG d.26 AWG e.Both b and d | 22 to 26 AWG. |
| What is the characteristic impedance for a 4 pair balanced twisted-pair cable? a.75 Ohms b.92 Ohms c.100 Ohms | 100 Ohms. |
| According to the ISO definition, what is the minimum cable category acceptable for network cabling? a.CAT 6 b.CAT 6A c.CAT 5e | Category 5e/class D cable. |
| According to the ISO definition, what is the recommended cable category for network cabling? a.CAT 3 b.CAT 5 c.CAT 6/class E | Category 6/ class E cable or higher. |
| What is the frequency for category 3 cable? | 16 MHz. |
| What is the frequency for category 5e cable? | 100MHz. |
| What is the frequency for category 6 cable? | 250 MHz |
| What is the frequency for category 6A cable? | 500 MHz |
| What is the frequency for category 7 cable? | 600 MHz |
| What is the frequency for category 7A cable? | 1000 MHz |
| What is the total backbone cable length for analog voice systems? a.200 m b.400m c.1200m d.800m | 800 m (2625 ft) |
| The total length for cable backbones between network equipment connections SHALL not be greater than? a.50m b.250m c.90m d.100m | 100 m (328 ft) |
| What are the tip colors? | White, red, black, yellow, and violet. |
| What are the ring colors? | Blue, orange, green, brown, and slate. |
| High pair count cables are often referred as? a.Singlepair cables b.Multipair cable c.Stranded cable | Multipair cable. |
| What are the two methods of terminating balanced twisted-pair cable? a. IDC and IHC b.IPC and PIC c.IDC and IPC | Insulation displacement contact (IDC) and Insulation piercing contact (IPC). |
| Are screw terminal connectors recommended for telecommunications cabling? a.Yes b.No | No |
| Balanced twisted-pair patch cords that are STRANDED are allowed to exhibit___ to___more attenuation than SOLID conductors. a.10 to percent b.20 to 30 percent c.30 to 50 percent d.20 to 50 percent | 20 to 50 percent |
| Balanced twisted-pair patch cords may have a ____ conductors for added ______? a.Solid,flexibility b.Stranded,solid c.Stranded,flexibility | Stranded,Flexibility. |
| Balanced twisted-pair patch cords SHALL meet the same performance rating as the __________ ________ in use? a.Backbone,cabling b.Interbuilding,cabling c.Intrabuilding,interbuilding d.Horizontal,cabling | Horizontal, Cabling. |
| Balanced twisted-pair patch cords usually have _________ connectors on the ends? a.4P4C b.8C8C c.6C6P d.8P8C | 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) |
| When terminating 4-pair cables, what is the maximum untwisting at the end of the cable permitted? a.1 in b.2 in c.0.5 in d.0.75 in | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Undercarpet cable is not recommended due to? | Susceptibility to damage and Limited flexibility for moves, adds, or changes (MACs) |
| When using undercarpet cable, an ITS installer SHOULD avoid? | High traffic areas, heavy office furniture locations, and undercarpet power cables. |
| What is the UTC flat, low-profile cable available in? a.Unshielded pairs b.Shielded pairs c.Coaxial d.All are correct | Unshielded pairs, shielded pairs, and coaxial. |
| TPs should be located in a position to limit the length of the UTC, generally LESS than? a.5m b.10m c.15m d.20m | 10 m (33 ft) |
| What kind of conductor does shielded twisted-pair cables have? a.Stranded conductors b.Solid conductors c.Solid and stranded conductors | Solid conductors. |
| What kind of conductor does unshielded twisted-pair cable have? a.Stranded conductors b.Solid conductors c.Solid and stranded conductors | Stranded conductors. |
| What is the AWG for shielded twisted-pair cables? a.22 to 26 AWG b.24 to 28 AWG c.20 to 24 AWG | Same as UTP 22 to 26 AWG. |
| What percentage of attenuation shielded patch cords are allowed to exhibit? a.10 percent more b.20 percent more c.30 percent more d.50 percent more | 50 percent more base on solid conductor size. |
| What are the key factors in establishing a good connection and minimizing loss of signal? a.Fit, Alignment, Shape Functionality, and Configuration b.Fit, Alignment, Functionality, and Configuration. | Fit, Alignment, Functionality, and Configuration. |
| Durability is demonstrated by the connector’s ability to withstand hundreds of insertion and withdrawal cycles without failing, what is this calculation called? a.ITBs b.TMGs c.MTBFs | Mean Time Between Failures (MTBFs) |
| In general, outlets or jacks are _____ connectors, and plugs are ______ connectors? a.Male,Female b.Female,Female c.Male,Male d.Female,Male | Female, Male. |
| What is the type of connector used for Unshielded twisted-pair cable? a.8-ping modular connector b.6-pin modular connector c.4-pin modular connector | 8-pin modular connector. |
| What is the type of connector used for Screened twisted-pair cable? a.8-pin modular connector b.6-pin modular connector c.8-pin shielded modular conector | 8-pin modular shielded connector. |
| What is the type of connector used for Coaxial cable? a.BNC,T, or F series b.BNC, F, or H series c.BNC, F, or N series | BNC, F, or N series. |
| What kind of system AT&T developed for the identification of parts and services within its service areas? a.T568A b.T568B c.USOC | Universal Service Order Code (USOC).What are the specific codes adopted in part by the FCC? |
| What are the three common modular connectors used in ITS? a.2P2C b.4P4C c.6P6C d.8P8C | 4P4C (used primarily for telephone handset cords), 6P6C (used primarily for telephones and modem line cords.), 8P8C (used for ITS patch cords, often referred to as RJ-45 connectors) |
| On a 8P8C modular connector, what does 8P indicates? a.Indicates the connector's lenght b.Indicates the connector's strenght c.Indicates the connector's width | Indicates the connector’s width. |
| On a 8P8C modular connector, what does 8C indicates? a.Indicates the maximum number of connectors the connector can terminate b.Indicates the maximum number of conductors the connector can terminate. | Indicates the maximum number of conductors the connector can terminate. |
| Can a connector be sized for 8 positions, but only have 4 contacts installed? a.No b.Yes | Yes, this saves on manufacturing costs. |
| How SHOULD jacks be installed? | With the contact pins up and the locking tab indentation down. |
| What is the logical topology for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T? a.Star b.Bus c.Ring | BUS |
| What is the physical topology for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T? a.Star b.Bus c.Ring | STAR |
| What is the connector type for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T? a.8P8C b.8P8P | 8P8P modular. |
| What does 8P8P stand for? a.8 position 8 protectors b.8 position 8 pin | 8 position 8 pin. |
| What are the predominant coaxial cables? a.Series 6,9, and 59 b.Series 6,11, and 75 c.Series 6,11, and 59 | Series 6, Series 11, and Radio Grade 59 (RG59). |
| What is the characteristic impedance for Series 6, Series 11, and RG59? a.75 Ohms b.100 Ohms c.92 Ohms d.50 Ohms | 75 Ohms. |
| What is series 6 coaxial cable is used for? a.Sound,video, and security cameras b.Video,CATV, and security cameras | Video, CATV, and Security cameras. |
| What kind of connector series 6 coax uses? a.T and F b.BNC and RG59 c.F or BNC | F or BNC. |
| Are screw-on and hex crimp coaxial connectors recommended for commercial building installations? a.Yes b.No | No |
| What is series 11 coaxial cable used for? a.Sound b.CATV c.Security cameras d.Video backbobe distribution | Video backbone distribution. |
| Which one has less attenuation series 6 or series 11? a.Series 6 b.series 11 c.Both are the same | Series11. |
| Which coax type is the preferred choice for longer runs? a.RG 59 b.RG 11 c.Series 6 d.Series 11 | Series 11. |
| What is the characteristic impedance for Series 6, series 11, and RG59? a.100 Ohms b.92 Ohms c.75 Ohms | 75 Ohms. |
| What type of connectors series 11 uses? a.F or RG b.F or T c.BNC or F d.F or N | F or N. |
| What is the AWG and conductor type for series 11? a.14 AWG b.18AWG c.22 AWG d.24 AWG | 18 AWG, and stranded conductor. |
| Most installations used what type of connector on cable end? a.Female b.Male c.Straight Thru | Male. |
| What coaxial connector does not have a center pin? a.N connector b.BNC connector c.F connector | F connector. |
| Can F connectors be used with cables that have a stranded center connector? a.Yes b.No | No |
| What is the most widely used coax connector for residential cable service? a.N connector b.F connector c.BNC connector | F connector. |
| N connectors are used in? a.Data b.Radio c.Video d.All are correct | Data,Radio, and Video applications. |
| What types of coax cables use F connectors? a.Series 6 b.Series 11 c.RG 59 d.All are correct | Series 6, 11, and 59. |
| What does BNC stands for? | Bayonet Neill-Concelman. |
| What are the three types of BNC connectors? a.Crimp, Three piece, and snap-on (not recommended for commercial applications) b.Crimp, Three piece, and screw-on (not recommended for commercial applications) | Crimp, Three piece, and screw-on (not recommended for commercial applications) |
| What type of modular connector is utilized to terminate a 4-pair shielded cable? a.An 8P8C modular connector b.An 8P8C shielded modular connector. | An 8P8C shielded modular connector. |
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