bisci chapter 5

Question 1

Which of the 2 standard modular jack pin/pair assignments is optional?

Answer 1

T568B

Question 2

What type of equipment is used to determine the length of UTP or coaxial cable, where the NVP is known?

Answer 2

TDR

Question 3

When installing F/UTP (ScTP) cable, bonding the drain wire to ground is optional.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Select the appropriate description of a Branch and Butt splice.

Answer 4

Branch Splice → 3 or more cables entering form any direction,

Butt Splice → 2 or more cables entering from the same side

Question 5

What does SFF stand for?

Answer 5

Small Form Factor

Question 6

ASED ON “THE A-B-C’s OF FIBER POLARITY” HANDOUT: Method A for duplex applications, making the transceiver-receiver flip for Position 1 (Tx) to Position 2 (Rx) is required in a patch cord at one end. This is achieved with a A-A patch cord

Answer 6

true

Question 7

BASED ON “POLARITY AND MPO” HANDOUT: Which duplex fiber patch cords are considered cross-over type?

Answer 7

a-to-a

Question 8

BASED ON “FIBER CABLE” HANDOUT: Please select the appropriate cable to the densities provided

Answer 8

Highest density → Ribbon,

Second highest density → Loose-tube,

Lowest density → Breakout,

Second lowest density → Distribution (Tight-buffered)

Question 9

BASED ON TRADE KNOWLEDGE: An optical fiber cable is to be placed under a paved private driveway. Which of the following installation methods results in the least repairs to the driveway?

Answer 9

Horizontal Boring

Question 10

Series-11 and Series-6 are the only coaxial cables that can use ‘F” connectors.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

BASED ON “POLARITY AND MPO” HANDOUT: Please select the appropriate description for the following MPO adapters.

Answer 11

Type A → Key-up to key-down,

Type B → Key-up to key-up

Question 12

what is the appropriate minimum radius bend for
4-pair UTP horizontal

Answer 12

4 times the cable OD

Question 13

what is the appropriate minimum radius bend for
25-pair UTP backbone cable

Answer 13

10 times the cable OD

Question 14

what is the appropriate minimum radius bend for
4-strand fiber cable at rest

Answer 14

1 inch inside bend radius

Question 15

what is the appropriate minimum radius bend for
12-strand intrabuilding fiber cable under at rest

Answer 15

10 times the cable OD

Question 16

what is the appropriate minimum radius bend for
96-strand interbuilding fiber cable under stress

Answer 16

20 times the cable OD

Question 17

What are the 3 benefits of fusion splicing over fiber termination technology?

Answer 17

Reduced cost,
Reduced attenuation,
Reduced reflectance

Question 18

Select 2 coaxial cable types used on CATV

Answer 18

Series-6,
RG-59

Question 19

Select all the methods that are used to terminate fiber connectors.

Answer 19

Heat-cured epoxy termination,
Heat-activated adhesive,
UV light-cured termination,
Crimp termination,
Pre-polished connectors,
Anaerobic termination

Question 20

BASED ON TRADE KNOWLEDGE: List in sequence of use, the tools required to prepare a jacketed singlemode cable for termination on an anaerobic connector.

Answer 20

Scissors, Jacket Strippers, Scissors, Buffer Stripper, Alcohol Wipe, Scribe, Polishing Jig, Lapping Film, Inspection Scope.

Question 21

Choose the appropriate termination methods for Stranded conductor

Answer 21

IPC

Question 22

Choose the appropriate termination methods for Solid conductor

Answer 22

IDC

Question 23

What type of coaxial connector can only be terminated on cables with a solid center conductor?

Answer 23

F Connector

Question 24

Which two pairs and pin assignments are swapped in a T568A to T568B crossover cable

Answer 24

2-3
1-3
2-6

Question 25

BASED ON TRADE KNOWLEDGE: Which of the following cable pulling lubricants provide the lowest pulling tension?

Answer 25

Silicone-based

Question 26

BASED ON TRADE KNOWLEDGE: List in sequence of use, the tools required to terminate at a wall outlet, a single category 5e cable to a 110 jack.

Answer 26

Scissors, Jacket stripper, Scissors, 110 punch down tool, Screwdriver

Question 27

BASED ON "THE A-B-C's OF FIBER POLARITY" HANDOUT: TIA-568-C standard recommends the A-B polarity scenario for duplex patch cords

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Other than an F connector, what type of coaxial cable uses a large threaded coupling nut?

Answer 28

N connector

Question 29

What 3 additional components does a screened/shielded cabling system require?

Answer 29

A metal screen/shield typically surrounds each modular connector, Each Plug has a metal shield surrounding it, Screened/shielded cables typically include a drain wire and a foil screen

Question 30

An adapter can be used to mate 2 male MPO connectors together.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

BASED ON "POLARITY and MPO" HANDOUT: Select the following to describe fiber position one (1) on a male MPO connector is by viewing the connector face.

Answer 31

Key → up, Positon 1 is on the → left, A white dot on one side denotes position → 1

Question 32

What are the 3 combination of buffer sizes that may be used om mechanical splices?

Answer 32

250 to 250, 250 to 900, 900 to 900

Question 33

the Inline splicing method should be used when rearranging is not needed.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

The half-tap module allows a second cable to be spliced into the middle of an existing cable without service interruption.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Please select SM or MM for the connector colours provide below Aqua Beige Blue Green Black

Answer 35

Aqua → MM, Beige → MM, Blue → SM, Green → SM, Black → MM

Question 36

When terminating UTP cable, how much cable sheath should be removed?

Answer 36

Only as much as necessary to terminate

Question 37

Describe what 8P8C represents.

Answer 37

8P → 8 position, 8C → 8 contact

Question 38

What is the minimum bend radius for a 2-strand fiber patch cable?

Answer 38

1 inch

Question 39

A 6P6C modular connector is used on 4-pair twisted cable.

Answer 39

false

Question 40

Which one of the following is not a common optical fiber connector

Answer 40

BNC

Question 41

Two x 4-pair cables and 2 x 25-pair cables are bundled together. What is the minimum bend radius of the bundle?

Answer 41

10 times the largest cable OD

Question 42

Select 3 types of connectors used on coaxial cable.

Answer 42

BNC, F Connector, N Connector

Question 43

Match the following to describe how contact pin-1 of a jack is identified.

Answer 43

The jack is viewed from → the front, The contact pins are → up, The locking tab indentation is → down, Pin 1 is on → the left