Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
Q

AWG

A

American Wire Gauge
A system used to specify wire
size. The greater the wire
diameter, the smaller
the AWG value.
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2
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Balanced Twisted-
Pair

A

A multi-conductor
communications cable
composed of two or more
copper conductors twisted in a
manner designed to cancel
electrical interference.
TDMM.* Page G-78

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3
Q

Bandwidth

A

A range of frequencies available
for signaling expressed in hertz
(Hz). It is used to denote the
potential information handling
capacity of the medium, device,
or system.
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Cable

A

1 .An assembly of one or more
insulated conductors or optical
fibers within an enveloping
sheath that may be screened or
unscreened.
2. The act of installing
communications cable.
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5
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Cable Assembly

A

A cable that has connectors
installed on one or both ends.
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6
Q

Capacitance

A

1 . The ability of an electronic
component to store electrical
energy.
2. The opposition to a change in
voltage.
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7
Q

Chromatic Dispersion

A

A result of the phenomenon that
the velocity of propagation in a
medium is frequency dependent,
which causes the frequency
components of a pulse to lose
phase coherence as it
propagates (e.g., transmitted
pulse will spread out as it
propagates).
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8
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Coaxial Cable

A

A cable consisting of a central
metallic inner conductor
separated from an enclosing
outer conductor by a dielectric
material. This material may be
solid, foam, suitable gas, or dry
air. The outer conductor
comprises a metallic braid, a foil
layer, or a combination
of braid and foil.
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9
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Conductance

A

The measure of the ease with
which electrical current flows
through a conductor. Uniformly
distributed along the conductor
length, conductance varies as a
function of a conductor’s geometry
and the dielectric properties of the
materials surrounding the
conductor. One of the primary
parameters for transmission lines.
The inverse of resistance. The unit
of measure is siemens (S).
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10
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Connector

A

A mechanical device used to
provide a means for aligning,
attaching, and achieving
continuity between conductors
or optical fibers.
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11
Q

Crosstalk

A

The unwanted transfer of signal
from one or more circuits to
other circuits as a result of
electromagnetic interference
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12
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Delay Skew

A

The difference in propagation
delay between any two balanced
twisted-pairs within the same
cable sheath. (T IA)
Usually used in reference to the
delay between the balanced
twisted-pair with the highest and
the lowest signal propagation
delay value.
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13
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Dispersion

A

1 . The loss of signal resulting from
the scattering of light pulses as
they are transmitted through a
medium.
2. The widening or spreading out of
the modes in a light pulse as it
progresses along an optical fiber.
3. The characteristics of the sound
coverage field of a speaker.
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14
Q

EMI

A

Electromagnetic Interference
Radiated or conducted
electromaanetic energy that has
an undesirable effect on
electronic equipment or signal
transmissions.
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15
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Inductance

A

1 . The property of an electrical
force field built around a
conductor when current flows
through it.
2. The resistance to change in
current.
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16
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Inside Plant (ISP)

A

Inside Plant
Infrastructure
(telecommunications) systems
(e.g., balanced twisted-pair cabling,
optical fiber cabling, coaxial
cabling, racks, cabinets, cabling
pathways, information outlets)
inside a building.
Telecommunications companies
refer to this as inside wire (IW) or
intrafacility cabling (IFC).
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17
Q

Modal Dispersion

A

A characteristic of transmission
in an optical fiber that results
from different lengths of the
light paths taken by the many
modes of light as they travel
down the fiber from source to
receiver. Also called modal
distortion.
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18
Q

NVP

A

Nominal Velocity of Propagation
The coefficient used to determine
the speed of transmission along
a cable relative to the speed of
light in a vacuum, typically
expressed as a percentage. Also
called phase velocity and velocity
of propagation.
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19
Q

OTDR

A

Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer
An instrument that measures
transmission characteristics of
optical fiber by measuring the
backscatter and reflection of
injected light as a function of time.
Used to measure attenuation of
optical fiber, splices, and
connectors and locate faults.
TDMM.* Page G-734

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20
Q

Optical Fiber

A

A transmission media using a
thin filament of glass or plastic
use to transport pulse light
signals. Its bandwidth is higher
than copper and not subject to
electromagnetic interference
(EMI). The optical fiber consists
of a central core (glass or
plastic) and an outer cladding.
TDMM.* Page G-734

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21
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OSP

A

Outside Plant
1 . Telecommunications
infrastructure designed for
installation exterior to buildings
and is typically routed into the
entrance facility. (T IA)
2.Communications infrastructure
outside of the buildings/premises
usina underaround conduits and
vaulfs, direct-buried cable, aerial
plants, and wireless.
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22
Q

Plenum

A

The areas throughout the building,
compartment, or chamber to
which one or more air ducts are
connected, forming part of the air
distribution system.
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23
Q

Resistance

A

A measure of opposition a
material offers to the flow of direct
current. Measured in ohms.
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24
Q

Riser

A

Any vertical service ducts
(shafts and chambers) and the
interfloor passages of the
building subject to the
cable installation.
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25
Q

What are the components
of a cabling system?

A

Cables, equipment cords, patch
cords, and connecting hardware
components
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26
Q

What is the difference
between an equipment
cord and a patch cord?

A

1 .Equipment cords attach
directly to active equipment
(e.g., network switch,
computer).
2.Patch cords are used to cross-
connect passive cabling
infrastructure (e.g., patch panel
to patch panel).
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27
Q

Name the 2 general
environmental styles of
balanced twisted-pair and
optical fiber cabling.

A

1 .Outside plant (OSP)
2. Premises (Inside plant [ISP])
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28
Q

Which IEC standard
specifies an international
classification system for
the sealing effectiveness of
enclosures for electrical
equipment against
intrusion into the
equipment of foreign
bodies and moisture?

A

IEC 60529
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29
Q

What term does ISO/IEC
use to describe channel
and link performance?

A

Class
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30
Q

What term does ISO/IEC
use to describe cable and
connecting hardware
performance?

A

Category
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31
Q

What term does TIA
use to describe
performance levels for
cabling and cabling
components?

A

Category
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32
Q

What is the minimum
acceptable performance
level for network cabling?

A

Category 5e/cIass D
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33
Q

What does BICSI
recommend as the
minimum performance
level for horizontal
balanced twisted-pair
cabling?

A

Category 6A/class EA
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34
Q

Per TIA standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 3 cable
can operate?

A

16 MHz
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35
Q

Per TIA standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 5e cable
can operate?

A

100 MHz
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36
Q

Per TIA standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 6 cable
can operate?

A

250 MHz
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37
Q

Per TIA standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 6A cable
can operate?

A

500 MHz
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38
Q

Per ISO standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 7/class F
cable can operate?

A

600 MHz
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39
Q

Per ISO standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 7A/class F
cable can operate?

A

1000 MHz
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40
Q

Per ISO standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 8.1/class I
cable can operate?

A

2000 MHz
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41
Q

Per ISO standards, what is
the maximum frequency at
which category 8.2/class II
cable can operate?

A

2000 MHz
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42
Q

ISO/IEC uses an x/y
designation to describe
balanced twisted-pair
cables. What do the letters
represent?

A

*X = Overall screen type
Y = Individual pair screen type
TDMM.
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43
Q

True or False
The ANSI/TIA standards
provide clear cable design
designations.

A

False. The ANSI/TIA standards
do not provide clear cable
design designations.
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44
Q

What are the 2 most
frequently used ANSI/TIA
cable designations?

A

UTP
ScTP
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45
Q

True or False
Cable design designations
can be applied to connecting
hardware in the same manner
as cable.

A

False. Designations cannot be
applied in the same manner to
connecting hardware because of
significant design differences.
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46
Q

How should connecting
hardware be referenced
in general?

A

As unscreened or screened.
UTP, STP, or FTP may be
appropriate as well.
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47
Q

What is the characteristic
impedance of balanced
twisted-pair cable?

A

100 ohms (±15 ohms)
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48
Q

What conductor sizes are
used for balanced twisted-
pair cable?

A

22 to 26 AWG
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49
Q

Name 3 components found
in all balanced twisted-pair
cabling.

A

1 . Solid or stranded conductors
2. Thermoplastic insulation
3. Outer jacket or sheath
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50
Q

How is efficient
insulation defined?

A

As material where any loss of
the transmitted signal because
of loss associated with the
insulation is minimal
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51
Q

Name 2 factors that affect
the mutual capacitance of
a balanced twisted-pair
cable.

A

1 . The conductor’s insulating
material
2. The insulation’s thickness
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52
Q

What does permittivity
indicate?

A

Insulation’s ability to transmit
(or permit) an electric field
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53
Q

Name the 4 primary
parameters that control the
transmission performance
of a cable.

A

1 .Resistance (R)
2.Conductance (G)
3.1nductance (L)
4.Capacitance (C)
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54
Q

Name 6 secondary
parameters that affect the
transmission performance
of a cable.

A

1.lnsertion loss
2.Crosstalk loss
3.Return loss (RL)
4.Propagation delay
5.Propagation delay skew
6.Nominal velocity of propagation (NVP)
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55
Q

Name 4 mechanical
characteristics that may
influence transmission
performance.

A

1 . Tensile strength
2. Temperature rating
3.FlammabiIity rating
4.Environmental impact resistance
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56
Q

True or False
Screened cables radiate less
electromagnetic energy than
unscreened cables.

A

True. Screened cables radiate
less electromagnetic energy
than unscreened cables.
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57
Q

Name 2 common styles of
screening used in balanced
twisted-pair cables.

A

1.Foil
2.Braid
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58
Q

Name 3 functions
performed by a cable
screen/shield.

A

1 .Reduces the level of the signal
radiated from the cable.
2.Minimizes the effect of
external EMI on the cable pairs.
3.Provides physical protection.
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59
Q

Name 3 factors that
determine a screen’s
effectiveness.

A

1 .Material type
2. Thickness
3.Relative coverage
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60
Q

What type of
electromagnetic field is
typically blocked by foil?

A

Higher frequency
(30 MHz and higher)
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61
Q

What type of
electromagnetic field is
effectively blocked by
copper braid?

A

Lower frequency
(below 30 MHz)
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62
Q

What type of
electromagnetic field is
effectively blocked by solid
metal tubing blocks?

A

Almost any electromagnetic fields
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63
Q

What is the purpose of a
drain wire?

A

To drain the current
induced on the screen
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64
Q

What type of screen provides
the highest level of protection
in an environment with
unusually strong effects from
relatively low-frequency EMI?

A

A combination of braid and foil
screens provides the highest
level of protection.
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65
Q

What is the only type of
screen that is effective at
very low frequencies
(less than 1 kHz)?

A

Thick-wall metal conduit
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66
Q

What type of screen is a
better choice in an
environment with unusually
strong effects from relatively
high-frequency EMI?

A

Foil screen
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67
Q

True or False
Multipair screened cabling
is recognized for use in
horizontal and backbone
cabling applications.

A

False. Multipair screened cabling
is recognized for use in backbone
cabling applications only.
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68
Q

Why do balanced twisted-
pair patch cords typically
have stranded conductors?

A

For added flexibility
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69
Q

Balanced twisted-pair
patch cords that are
stranded may exhibit
_ percent to _ percent
more attenuation than
solid conductors.

A

Balanced twisted-pair patch cords
that are stranded may exhibit
20 percent to 50 percent
more attenuation than solid
conductors.
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70
Q

What types of connectors
are typically used on the
ends of balanced twisted-
pair patch cords?

A

8-position, 8-contact (8P8C)
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71
Q

What term is used to
describe cords that directly
attach to equipment on one
or both ends?

A

Equipment cord
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72
Q

What term is used to
describe cords that attach
one set of connecting
hardware to another set of
connecting hardware to
form a cross-connection?

A

Patch cord
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73
Q

Which type of patch cord, solid
or stranded conductor,
typically features better
insertion loss characteristics?

A

Solid
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74
Q

Which type of patch cord, solid
or stranded conductor,
typically features better flex
life characteristics?

A

Stranded
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75
Q

What is the primary
difference between twisted-
pair and optical fiber cables?

A

Optical fiber uses pulses of light
to transmit signals whereas
balanced twisted-pair uses an
electron flow.
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76
Q

Name the 2 classifications
of optical fiber cable.

A

1 .Singlemode
2.Multimode
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77
Q

What is the core diameter
of a singlemode fiber?

A

8 to 11 um
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78
Q

What is the approximate
cladding diameter of a
singlemode fiber?

A

125 um
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79
Q

What are the common core
diameters for multimode
fibers?

A

50 um or 62.5 um
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80
Q

What is the approximate
cladding diameter of a
multimode fiber?

A

125 um
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81
Q

What 3 classification terms
are used to describe an
optical fiber cable?

A

1 .lndoor/outdoor optical fiber
cable
2.1ndoor optical fiber cable
3.0utdoor optical fiber cable
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82
Q

What is the recommended use
for 62.5 um core fiber cable?

A

For extensions to existing
installations only
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83
Q

What common wavelengths
are supported by multimode
optical fiber cable?

A

*850 nm VCSEL
1300 nm LED
TDMM.
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84
Q

What is the maximum distance
for running singlemode optical
fiber cable in structured
cabling systems?

A

3000m (9840 ft)
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85
Q

What type of light source is
typically used with singlemode
optical fiber cable?

A

A laser light source
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86
Q

What common wavelengths
are supported by singlemode
optical fiber cable?

A

1310 nm
1490 nm
1 550 nm
1625 nm
TDMM.* Page 6-16

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87
Q

Name 3 causes of attenuation
in optical fiber cable.

A

1 .GIass material, impurities, and
point defects
2.Macrobends and microbends
in the fiber strands
3.Nuclear radiation (point
defects) (only in rare cases)
TDMM.* Page 6-17

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88
Q

Optical fiber attenuation is _____
proportional to length

A

Optical fiber attenuation is
directly proportional to length.
TDMM.* Page 6-17

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89
Q

What does the modal
bandwidth of multimode
optical fiber provide?

A

A measure of the amount of
information an optical fiber is
capable of transporting
TDMM.* Page 6-78

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90
Q

How is the modal
bandwidth of multimode
optical fiber defined?

A

As the frequency at which the
light pulse amplitude drops 3 dB
at an -1 km (0.625 mi) distance
TDMM.* Page 6-18

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91
Q

How will increasing the length
affect the information-carrying
capacity of an optical fiber
cable?

A

Increasing cable length will lower
the information-carrying capacity
of the optical fiber cable.
TDMM.* Page 6-78

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92
Q

Name the 2 components
that are used to determine
overall bandwidth.

A

1 .Modal dispersion
2.Chromatic dispersion
TDMM.* Page 6-78

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93
Q

From a practical point of
view, how is the bandwidth
of singlemode optical fiber
described?

A

As unlimited
TDMM.* Page 6-78

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94
Q

Where is loose-tube optical
fiber cable primarily used?

A

Outdoors
TDMM.* Page 6-19

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95
Q

What is the most common
diameter for a loose-tube
optical fiber cable?

A

250 um
TDMM.* Page 6-19

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96
Q

What are the 2 main
functions of a cable jacket
on an optical fiber cable?

A

1 .Physical protection for the
optical fibers in the cables
2.EnvironmentaI protection for
the optical fibers in the cable
TDMM.* Page 6-79

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97
Q

Name 3 advantages of
loose-tube optical fiber
cable compared to tight-
buffered cables with the
same number of strands.

A

1 .A greater tensile strength and
more robust outer jacket
2.A greater resistance to low-
temperature effects on
attenuation
3.A cable jacket that expands
and contracts with changes in
temperature without affecting
the optical fiber
TDMM.* Page 6-20

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98
Q

Where is tight-buffered optical
fiber cable primarily used?

A

Inside buildings
TDMM.* Page 6-21

99
Q

What is the most common
diameter for tight-buffered
optical fiber cables?

A

900 um
TDMM: Page 6-21

100
Q

How does a tight-buffered
cable protect the optical fiber?

A

By supporting each strand of
glass with a buffer coating
extruded over the base optical
fiber’s 250-pm acrylate coating
TDMM.* Page 6-21

101
Q

Name the 3 predominate
types of coaxial cable.

A
  1. Series-6
  2. Series-11
  3. RG 59
    TDMM: Page 6-24
102
Q

What is the characteristic
impedance of Series-6
coaxial cable?

A

75 ohms
TDMM.* Page 6-24

103
Q

True or False
The metallic covering on
a coaxial conductor acts
as a screen.

A

False. The metallic covering
is not a screen—it is a
conductor in the circuit.
TDMM.* Page 6-24

104
Q

What type of conductor
does a Series-6 coaxial
cable have?

A

Solid-center conductor
TDMM.* Page 6-24

105
Q

What types of connectors
are used with Series-6
coaxial cable?

A

*F-style connector
BNC connector
TDMM.
Page 6-24

106
Q

What type of coaxial cable is
used in video backbone
applications?

A

Series-11 U
TDMM.* Page 6-25

107
Q

Why is Series-I IU coaxial
cable the preferred choice
for longer runs?

A

It has lower signal attenuation
than Series-6.
TDMM.* Page 6-25

108
Q

What is the characteristic
impedance of Series-11 U
coaxial cable?

A

75 ohms
TDMM: Page 6-25

109
Q

What type of conductor
does a Series-11 U coaxial
cable have?

A

18 AWG stranded center
conductor
TDMM.* Page 6-25

110
Q

What types of connectors
are used with Series-11 U
coaxial cable?

A
  • F-style connectors
  • N-style connectors
    TDMM.* Page 6-25
111
Q

The longer the cable length,
the ___ the attenuation.

A

The longer the cable length,
the greater the attenuation.
TDMM.* Page 6-25

112
Q

How does the outside
diameter of a coaxial cable
affect attenuation?

A

For a given dielectric, the larger
the cable’s outside diameter, the
lower the attenuation.
TDMM.* Page 6-25

113
Q

What factor determines how
often signal needs to be
amplified in the network?

A

Attenuation
TDMM.* Page 6-25

114
Q

True or False
A coaxial cable may be
selected by simply identifying
the physical size (series).

A

False. A coaxial cable cannot be
selected by simply identifying
the physical size (series); a full
understanding of the application
is necessary.
TDMM.* Page 6-26

115
Q

What designation is
currently used for
coaxial cables used in
broadband applications?

A

Series-X
TDMM: Page 6-26

116
Q

Name 6 factors the ICT
designer should consider
when designing a broadband
distribution system.

A

1 .Amplifier link budgets
2.Amplifier cascade limitations
3.EnvironmentaI factors
4.Drop length
5.Minimum levels of the signal to the house
6.Price
TDMM.* Page 6-26

117
Q

What term is applied to
define the areas throughout
the building, compartment,
or chamber to which one or
more air ducts are
connected, forming part of
the air distribution system?

A

Plenum
TDMM.* Page 6-27

118
Q

Why are plenum areas the
most dangerous in terms
of fire safety?

A

Because they facilitate the fast
distribution of the flame and
combustion products (smoke
and gases) throughout
the building
TDMM.* Page 6-27

119
Q

What term refers to any
vertical service ducts
(shafts and chambers) and
the interfloor passages of
the building subject to
cable installation?

A

Riser
TDMM.* Page 6-27

120
Q

What locations are listed as
suitable for CMP cables?

A

Ducts, plenums, and other spaces
used for environmental air
TDMM.* Page 6-28

121
Q

Why are CMR cables
required to have fire-
resistant qualities?

A

To prevent the carrying of fire
from floor to floor
TDMM.* Page 6-28

122
Q

What locations are listed as
suitable for CMX cables?

A

Dwellings and raceways
TDMM.* Page 6-28

123
Q

True or False
Type CMUC undercarpet
communications wires and
cables shall be listed as
being resistant to flame
spread.

A

True. Type CMUC undercarpet
communications wires and cables
shall be listed as being resistant to
flame spread.
TDMM.* Page 6-28

124
Q

What types of cables have
an -LP designation?

A

Cables that are suitable for use in
high density POE applications
TDMM.* Page 6-28

125
Q

What locations are listed as
suitable for OFNP and
OFCP cables?

A

Ducts, plenums, and other space
used for environmental air
TDMM.* Page 6-29

126
Q

why are OFNR and OFCR
cables required to have fire-
resistant characteristics?

A

To prevent fire from spreading
from floor to floor
TDMM.* Page 6-29

127
Q

Name the 2 fire safety
specifications that are
used in Europe.

A

*IEC 60332-1
IEC 60332-3-24
TDMM.
Page 6-31

128
Q

What term describes gas-
tight physical contact
between two conductors?

A

Insulation displacement contact
(IDC)
TDMM.* Page 6-33

129
Q

What type of special tool is
typically required to create
an IDC connection?

A

Punch-down tool
TDMM.* Page 6-33

130
Q

How is gas-tight contact
established in an IDC
connection?

A

By a cold weld and elimination
of the air gap between
the conductor and the IDC
TDMM.* Page 6-33

131
Q

Name the 4 basic styles of
IDC connectors.

A

1.110-style
2.66-style
3.BIX-style
4. LSA-style
TDMM: Page 6-33

132
Q

Name 4 reasons the 110-
style is the most popular
IDC connector.

A

1 . Compact design
2. Reliability
3. High transmission
performance capabilities
4. Relatively inexpensive to
manufacture
TDMM.* Page 6-33

133
Q

How many termination
cycles can a 110-style IDC
connector complete before
its reliability degrades?

A

At least 200
TDMM.* Page 6-33

134
Q

What is the disadvantage
of the 1 1 0-style IDC
connector?

A

It does not exist in screened
versions as a stand-alone
connector.
TDMM.* Page 6-35

135
Q

Why has the 66-block, one
of the oldest industry
connectors, remained an
alternative for
telecommunications
applications?

A

Because of its high-density
termination design and simple
and inexpensive manufacturing
TDMM.* Page 6-36

136
Q

True or False
It is possible to terminate
more than one conductor in
the same 66 contact.

A

True. It is possible to terminate
more than one conductor
in the same 66 contact, but such
practice is not recommended.
TDMM.* Page 6-36

137
Q

Name 4 disadvantages of a
66-style IDC connector.

A

1 .Does not exist in screened
versions as a stand-alone
connector
2.Covers a comparatively narrow
ranae of transmission
performance categories
3.Can exist only in the form of a
66-style connecting block
4.Has a limited number of
applications
TDMM.* Page 6-39

138
Q

Name 4 applications
supported by the 66-style
connector.

A

1 .Demarcation point connecting
hardware
2.Platform for circuit protection
3.Compact cross-connections
and interconnections in voice
and data applications
4.Metal conductor splicing
TDMM.* Page 6-39

139
Q

How many termination
cycles can a BIX-style IDC
connector complete before
its reliability degrades?

A

At least 200
TDMM.* Page 6-39

140
Q

Name 3 disadvantages of
the BIX-style connector.

A

1 .lt is not widely used by the
industry.
2. The conductor termination is
performed with a special tool.
3.1t is nonexistent in screened
versions as a stand-alone
connector.
TDMM.* Page 6-41

141
Q

Name 3 reasons the
LSA-style connector is a
popular choice for voice
and data networks.

A

1 .Unique quality
2.Transmission performance
capabilities
3.UItimate termination density
TDMM.* Page 6-41

142
Q

Name 3 disadvantages of
an LSA-style connector.

A

1 .Comparatively complex and
expensive design
2.Conductor termination is
performed with a special tool,
which is not always available
3.Not widely used by the data
communications industry
TDMM.* Page 6-43

143
Q

Name the 2 parts of a
modular connector.

A

1 .Plug (male connector part)
2.Jack (female connector part)
TDMM.* Page 6-44

144
Q

Where are 4P4C modular
connectors primarily used?

A

Telephone handset cords
TDMM.* Page 6-44

145
Q

Where are 6P4C and 6P6C
modular connectors used?

A

Telephone and modem cords
TDMM.* Page 6-44

146
Q

Where are 8P8C modular
connectors used?

A

Data communication lines
and patch cords
TDMM.* Page 6-44

147
Q

How many mating cycles is
a PL 1 modular connector
rated to withstand without
failing?

A

750 mating cycles
TDMM.* Page 6-44

148
Q

How many mating cycles is
a PL 2 modular connector
rated to withstand without
failing?

A

2500 mating cycles
TDMM.* Page 6-44

149
Q

What is a modular plug?

A

A male telecommunications
connector for cables or cords
TDMM.* Page 6-45

150
Q

What does the number of
positions indicate about a
modular plug?

A

The connector’s width
TDMM.* Page 6-46

151
Q

What does the number of
contacts installed into the
available positions indicate
about a modular plug?

A

The maximum number of
conductors the connector
can terminate
TDMM.* Page 6-46

152
Q

Name 2 disadvantages of a
modular plug.

A

1 .lt has design-limited
transmission performance.
2.Mechanical contact results in
a limited lifecycle.
TDMM.* Page 6-47

153
Q

What is a modular plug’s
typical application?

A

Equipment cords and
patch cords
TDMM.* Page 4-47

154
Q

What is a modular jack?

A

A female telecommunications
outlet/connector (socket) that
may be keyed or unkeyed and
may have 4, 6, or 8 contact
positions
TDMM.* Page 6-48

155
Q

Name the 3 types of
eight-position pin/pair
assignments used with
modular jacks.

A

1.T568A
2.T568B
3.USOC-8

156
Q

Name 5 advantages of
modular jacks.

A

1 .Most widely used jack design in
data communications
2.Highest-density jack design
3.1nexpensive and easy to
manufacture.
4.Wide variety of configurations.
5.Comparatively high transmission
performance characteristics
TDMM.* Page 6-50

157
Q

Name 2 disadvantages of
modular jacks.

A

1 .lt has design-limited
transmission performance.
2.Mechanical contact results in
a limited lifecycle.
TDMM.* Page 6-50

158
Q

Name 4 typical applications
for modular jacks.

A

1 .Work area telecommunications
outlet/connectors
2.Patch panel connectors
3.Prewired connecting blocks
and panels
4.Active equipment input and
output connectors (ports)
TDMM.* Page 6-51

159
Q

What type of connector is
the key system telephone
connector?

A

50-position miniature ribbon
connectors
TDMM.* Page 6-51

160
Q

What type of special tool is
needed to terminate
50-position miniature
ribbon connectors?

A

Butterfly tool
TDMM.* Page 6-51

161
Q

True or False
The 50-position miniature
ribbon connectors are
standardized by structured
cabling standards.

A

False. The 50-position miniature
ribbon connectors are not
standardized by structured
cabling standards, but they are
still widely used as adapters for
connection of certain styles of
active equipment to
telecommunications cabling.
TDMM.* Page 6-53

162
Q

What transmission
performance categories are
available for 50-position
miniature ribbon
connectors?

A

Category 3, 5, and 5e
TDMM.* Page 6-53

163
Q

Name 3 advantages of
50-position miniature
ribbon connectors.

A

1 .Widely used in
telecommunications and data
communications industries
2.High density of connections
3.Wide range of designs and
configurations covering many
applications.
TDMM.* Page 6-54

164
Q

Name 2 typical applications
of 50-position miniature
ribbon connectors.

A
  1. Telecommunications
    equipment interfaces and
    cords
  2. Data communications
    equipment interfaces and
    cords
    TDMM.* Page 6-54
165
Q

Name the 5 basic types of
connecting hardware used
with balanced twisted-pair
cabling systems.

A

1 . Telecommunications
outlets/connectors, including
multiuser outlets
2.Patch panels
3.Connecting (wiring) blocks
4.Cable assemblies
5.Splices
TDMM.* Page 6-55

166
Q

What type of hardware
serves as the end point of
the horizontal cabling?

A

Balanced twisted-pair
outlets/connectors
TDMM.* Page 6-55

167
Q

Name the 3 main elements
of a telecommunications
outlet/connector assembly.

A

1 .Mounting box
2.Mounting plate or faceplate
3.Connector
TDMM.* Page 6-56

168
Q

What is an outlet module?

A

A telecommunications jack
installed into the connecting
hardware housing or on its
printed circuit board
TDMM.* Page 6-56

169
Q

What is the purpose of
balanced twisted-pair
outlets/connectors?

A

To connect active
telecommunications equipment
to the cabling at work areas
TDMM.* Page 6-57

170
Q

What is a patch panel?

A

An administration point in the
cabling where the cable is
terminated to connecting
hardware mounted in a panel
assembly that accepts patch
cords
TDMM.* Page 6-57

171
Q

What is the main purpose
of a patch panel as
connecting hardware?

A

To provide high-density, readily
accessible, reliable, and durable
connection fields in termination
spaces and their counterparts in
specialized telecommunications
systems
TDMM.* Page 6-57

172
Q

Name 3 factors that
determine a patch panel’s
design.

A

1 .Mounting method
2.Style of connector module
3. Transmission medium style
TDMM.* Page 6-58

173
Q

What design detail is
common to all styles of
patch panels?

A

A steel front panel that serves as
a support for the internal
circuitry and a mounting base
for the connectors
TDMM.* Page 6-58

174
Q

How many connections
(ports) are available in a
high-density patch panel?

A

48 per 1 RMU
TDMM.* Page 6-58

175
Q

How is cable strain relief
accomplished in a
patch panel?

A

By using tie wraps or hook-and-
loop straps on a cable
management bar that is
installed at the rear of
the patch panel
TDMM.* 6-59

176
Q

Name 4 typical applications
of patch panels.

A

1 .lnterconnection connecting
hardware in telecommunications
spaces
2.Cross-connection connecting
hardware in telecommunications
spaces
3.Multiuser telecommunications
outlet assemblies
4.CP and HCP connecting
hardware
TDMM.* Page 6-60

177
Q

What is the maximum
category of transmission
performance that can be
supported by a 66-style
block?

A

Category 5e
TDMM.* Page 6-61

178
Q

How are cross-connects
created on 66-style blocks?

A

With bridging clips or cross-
connect jumpers
TDMM.* Page 6-62

179
Q

Name the 3 parts of a
66-style connecting block.

A

1 .Base equipped with two
mounting tabs
2.Contact-holding body frame
with two fanning strips
3.66-style contacts
TDMM.* Page 6-62

180
Q

What is an optional
component of a 110-style
connecting block?

A

Standoff legs
TDMM: Page 6-64

181
Q

Does the 1 1 0-style wiring
block contain an IDC?

A

No. The IDC for this style of
termination application is in the
2-pair (C-2), 3-pair (C-3), 4-pair
(C-4), and 5-palr (C-5)
connecting block, which is
punched down on top of the
1 1 0-style wiring block.
TDMM.* Page 6-64

182
Q

What special tool is needed
to terminate on a
110 block?

A

A single-position or multipair
punch-down tool
TDMM.* Page 6-64

183
Q

What pair increments are
available for BIX-style
connecting blocks?

A

50
* 250
* 300
* 900
TDMM.* Page 6-66

184
Q

Name the 4 basic LSA-style
block configurations.

A

1 .Disconnect modules
2. Connect modules
3.Switching modules
4. Feed-through modules
TDMM.* Page 6-68

185
Q

What pair increments are
available for LSA-style
connecting blocks?

A

8
10
20
TDMM.* Page 6-68

186
Q

What is the purpose of an
LSA-style connect module?

A

To provide a continuous link
between the cable and the
cross-connect wiring
TDMM.* Page 6-69

187
Q

What is the purpose of an
LSA-style disconnect
module?

A

To allow temporary or
permanent disconnect
of the circuit
TDMM.* Page 6-69

188
Q

What is the purpose of an
LSA-style switching
module?

A

To allow for high-density
termination and patch cables
TDMM.* Page 6-69

189
Q

What is the purpose of an
LSA-style feed-through
module?

A

To provide a continuous link
between the feeder and the
jumper for high-density
terminations in small areas
TDMM.* Page 6-69

190
Q

What does hybrid mean
when applied to equipment
cords and patch cords?

A

That the cords have dissimilar
connectors on each end of the
assembly
TDMM.* Page 6-71

191
Q

What correction factor is
used to determine insertion
loss parameters for cable
assemblies with 24 AWG
conductors?

A

1.2 (20 percent) to
1.5 (50 percent)
TDMM.* Page 6-72

192
Q

What correction factor is
used to determine insertion
loss parameters for cable
assemblies with 26 AWG
conductors?

A

1.5 (50 percent)
TDMM.* Page 6-72

193
Q

Name 2 advantages of a
cable assembly.

A

1 .Compact and inexpensive
device for interconnections and
cross-connections
2.Available in multiple
configurations and
transmission performance
levels and categories
TDMM.* Page 6-72

194
Q

Name 3 typical applications
of a cable assembly.

A

1 .Cross-connections in data and
analog transmission systems
2.1nterconnections in data and
analog transmission systems
3.Connections to test
instruments
TDMM.* Page 6-72

195
Q

What is a balanced twisted-
pair splice?

A

A device that permanently
joins conductors
TDMM.* Page 6-73

196
Q

How many conductors can
be terminated by a single-
pair splice connector?

A

2 to 3
TDMM.* Page 6-74

197
Q

How many cable pairs can
be spliced with a multipair
splicing module?

A

Up to 25 pairs
TDMM: Page 6-74

198
Q

Name 3 advantages of a
balanced twisted-pair
splice.

A

1.ls widely used in OSP and
premises cabling for
connection, splitting, and re-
routing of cabling segments
2.Provides a cost-effective
method of connection
3.Can be used in a wide range of
applications
TDMM.* Page 6-75

199
Q

Name the 2 typical
applications for a balanced
twisted-pair splice.

A

1 .Connectorization applications
2.Cabling plant applications
TDMM.* Page 6-76

200
Q

True or False
Optical fiber connectors
and adapters are generally
not specified by cabling
industry standards.

A

True. Optical fiber connectors
and adapters are generally not
specified by cabling industry
standards.
TDMM.* Page 6-77

201
Q

Name the 3 common types
of optical fiber interfaces.

A

1 .LC connector
2.SC connector
3.ST compatible
TDMM.* Page 6-77

202
Q

What can be used to
convert a simplex LC
connector to duplex?

A

A clip
TDMM.* Page 6-77

203
Q

Who establishes the
bandwidth and return loss
of an optical fiber cable?

A

Manufacturer
TDMM.* Page 6-77

204
Q

What is the only transmission
characteristic that can easily,
reliably, and repeatedly be
measured in the field with
handheld devices?

A

Attenuation
TDMM.* Page 6-77

205
Q

What type of device is
recommended for pass/fail
determination of optical
loss budgets?

A

Power meter and
light source
TDMM.* Page 6-77

206
Q

How does the size of an
LC-style connector
compare to the size of an
SC-style connector?

A

An LC-connector is about
half the size of an SC-style
connector.
TDMM.* Page 6-80

207
Q

What is the disadvantage
of the SC-style optical fiber
connector?

A

It does not feature
an SFF design.
TDMM.* Page 6-82

208
Q

What prevents an ST-style
connector from rotating?

A

A key
TDMM.* Page 6-83

209
Q

Name the 2 primary
splicing methods for
optical fiber.

A

1 .Mechanical
2.Fusion
TDMM.* Page 6-85

210
Q

Name 2 benefits of fusion
splicing compared with
mechanical splicing.

A
  1. Reduced loss (attenuation)
  2. Reduced reflectance
    TDMM.* Page 6-85
211
Q

What is the minimum
return loss for spliced
multimode fiber?

A

20 dB
TDMM.* Page 6-87

212
Q

What is the minimum
return loss for spliced
singlemode fiber?

A

35 dB
TDMM.* Page 6-87

213
Q

Where is optical fiber
pigtail splicing commonly
used?

A

In premises cabling
environments
TDMM.* Page 6-87

214
Q

Name the 2 application
areas for optical fiber
patch panels.

A

1 .Rack mounted
2.Wall mounted
TDMM.* Page 6-89

215
Q

Name 3 factors that are
used to determine the style
of optical fiber splicing
hardware.

A

1 .Mounting requirements
2.Optical fiber strand count
3.Splicing method
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216
Q

What is the splice insertion
loss allowance for network
cabling standards?

A

0.3 dB per splice
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217
Q

Name the 2 reasons that
optical fiber splicing
hardware is typically used.

A

1 . To join two discrete optical
fibers as part of a system
design and installation
2. To repair a break in one or
more damaged optical fibers
strands
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218
Q

Name 3 popular styles of
coaxial connectors.

A

1 .BNC-style connector
2.F-style connector
3.N-style connector
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219
Q

Why should screw-on and
hex connectors be avoided
in commercial installations?

A

They should be avoided
because of their performance
characteristics. They create
intermittent problems that can
be difficult to troubleshoot
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220
Q

What type of connector is
recommended to ensure
data transfer?

A

Captive-pin connector
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221
Q

What is the standard
connector for use on RG59,
Series-6, and Series-II cables?

A

F-style connector
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222
Q

Why are BNC connectors
the most common coaxial
cable connector?

A

Because of their reliability
and ruggedness
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223
Q

Name the 3 elements of a
typical BNC-style connector.

A
  1. Ferrule
  2. Connector body
  3. Silver- or gold-plated center pin
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224
Q

Where are 50-ohm BNC
connectors used
most often?

A

In the audiovisual industry
as a connector for
RF antenna signals
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225
Q

Which type of BNC
connector is most
common?

A

75-ohm
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226
Q

Name the 3 BNC-style
connector designs used in
data network applications.

A

1 .T-connector
2.Barrel connectors
3. Terminators
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227
Q

Name the 3 versions of the
BNC-style connector
(from a connectorization
point of view).

A

1 .Crimp
2. Three-piece
3.Screw-on (not recommended)
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228
Q

Typically, a 50-ohm connector
is specified for use at
frequencies up to _ GHz.

A

Typically, a 50-ohm connector is
specified for use at frequencies
up to 4 GHz.
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229
Q

Typically, a 75-ohm connector
is specified for use at
frequencies up to — GHz.

A

Typically, a 75-ohm connector is
specified for use at frequencies
up to 2 GHz.
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230
Q

What is the disadvantage
of a BNC-style connector?

A

Field installation requires
special tools.
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231
Q

What is the most widely
used style of coaxial
connector for residential
cable service?

A

F -style
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232
Q

True or False
F-style connectors can be
used with cables that have
a stranded center
conductor.

A

False. F-style connectors cannot
be used with cables that have a
stranded center conductor
because they do not have
center pins.
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233
Q

Why are one-piece F-style
connectors gaining favor?

A

Because of their higher
bandwidth capabilities for
satellite and broadband
cable installations
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234
Q

What acts as the center pin
for an F-style connector?

A

The cable’s solid center
conductor
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235
Q

F-style connectors have
75-ohm impedance match
up to _ GHz.

A

F-style connectors have
75-ohm impedance match
up to 1 GHz.
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236
Q

Name 2 disadvantages of
the F-style connector.

A

1 .lt is less reliable than the
BNC-style connector.
2.Field installation of some
constructions requires
special tools.
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237
Q

Name 2 typical applications
of the F-style connector.

A

1 .Video transmission and
distribution systems
2.Antenna systems
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238
Q

Name the 3 designs
of N-style connectors that
are used for data network
applications.

A

1 .Male connectors
2.Barrel connectors
3. Terminators
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239
Q

What bandwidth do
N-style connectors support?

A

11 GHz to 18 GHz
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240
Q

Name 3 advantages of an
N-style connector.

A

1 .Provides the highest
bandwidth among coaxial
connectors
2.Easy to use
3.Reliable style of connector
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241
Q

Name 3 disadvantages of
an N-style connector.

A

1 .Field installation requires
special tools.
2.1t has a narrow range of
different design options.
3.1t is not widely used in analog
and digital transmission
systems.
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242
Q

Name 5 typical applications
for N-style connectors.

A

1 .Land mobile systems
2.WireIess data transmission
systems
3.Paging and cellular systems
4.Cable TV headend systems
5.Antenna systems
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243
Q

Name the 3 basic types of
coaxial connecting
hardware.

A

1 . Telecommunications outlets/
connectors
2.Patch panels
3.Cable assemblies
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244
Q

Name the 3 elements of a
coaxial outlet.

A

1 .Mounting box
2.Mounting plate or faceplate
3.Connector
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