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1
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The topology where signals originate in the headend andare transmitted long distances via trunk cables

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Tree and Branch

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A network architecture that typically uses fiber optic cables to bring signals to selected areas of the system called nodes

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Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC)

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Bi-annual tests, performed in the headend and at a number of end-of-line location

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FCC Proof-of-Performance

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The cumulative effect of return path distortions they are added to the signal at various locations in the coaxial portion of the network.

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Funnel Effect

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5
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Specifications standards approved by the FCC in 1953for commercial analog color TV broadcasting.

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National Television Standards Committee (NTSC)

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6
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a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum whose frequencies are well suited for transmitting and receiving Telecommunications signals through the air.

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Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum

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7
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Signals that flow downstream, from the headend to the network.

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Forwards (Downstream) Signals

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Signals that flow in the upstream direction, from customer to headend

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Revers (upstream) Signals

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9
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Device that separates or combines based on frequency.

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Diplex Filter

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10
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typical cutoff frequency for a sub-split diplex filter

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About 50 MHz

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11
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The three major concerns/ limitations of the tree andbranch architecture are:

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BandwidthImpairmentsDependency on Power

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12
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The lowest possible power level determined by the thermal noise generated within the electrical componentsbeing tested

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Noise Floor

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13
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The highest power level (amplitude) reached by a carrier

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Peak

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14
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A clustering of beats 1.25 MHz above the visual carriers in a CATV network

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Composite Second Order (CSO)

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15
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A form of interference or noise resulting from the mixingof all of the various carriers in a CATV network

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Composite Triple Beat (CTB)

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16
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Two major types of distortions that are typically associated with CATV

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Composite Second Order (CSO) and Composite Triple Beat (CTB)

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17
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The 6 benefits of implementing fiber optics in broadband networks

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Enhances Picture QualityIncreased ReliabilityDecreased cost of system maintenanceCost effective system bandwidth upgradesCost means of system upgrade requiring a complete change our of electronicsSmall segmented areas allow greater return path functionality

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18
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Having or relating to a frequency below the audibility range of the human ear.

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Infrasonic

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19
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A stream of atomic nuclei that enter the earth’s atmosphere from outer space at speeds approaching that of light

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Cosmic Rays

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20
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Frequency range of satellite systems

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4GHz to 13GHz

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21
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The wavelengths most commonly used by the CATVindustry

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1310nm and 1550nm

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22
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The type of fiber optic cable that the broadband industry uses

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Single Mode Fiber

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The process of combining multiple carriers onto a single medium

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Multiplexing

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24
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Width of the Fiber optic core

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8-10um

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25
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Width of the fiber optic cladding

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125um

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26
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Width of the fiber optic coating

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250um

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27
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Combines multiple optical signals in order to amplify them as a group and transported over a single fiber

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Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)

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28
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Allows multiple wavelengths above and below a centerwavelength to be carried on a single optical fiber.

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Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM)

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29
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Three parts of the optical link

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Fiber Optic CableTransmitter (Laser)Receiver (Node)

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30
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Individual fibers are bundled and then placed into these to reduce the possibility of damage

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Buffer Tubes

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31
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This diode changes the RF signals to pulsesof light and then transmits them onto an optical fiber

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Semiconductor Laser Diode

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32
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The Three types of optical transmitters that are typically used in broadband HFC Network

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Fabry-Perot (F-P)Distributed Feedback (DFB)Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (YAG)

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33
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YAG

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Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet

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34
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DFB

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Distributed Feedback

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F-P

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Fabry-Perot

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36
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A spare fiber installed during the construction of the network that was reserved for future use.

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Dark Fiber

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37
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Three advantages of trunk reduction

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Shorter CascadesFewer/smaller outages due to segmenting the system into smaller areasImproved picture Quality

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38
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FTTF

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Fiber to the Feeder

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39
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Advantages of FTTF

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Shorter CascadesFewer/smaller outages due to segmenting the system intosmaller areas.Increased Bandwidth

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40
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FTTC

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Fiber to the Curb

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41
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PON

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Passive Optical Network

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42
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Consists of a transmitter at the Headend and a receiver near the subscriber. Requires a power supply near the node but all other actives have been removed

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FTTC PON

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43
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4 advantages of FTTC

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No active devices after nodeNo CascadeFewer/smaller outages due to segmenting the system intovery small areasIncreased Bandwidth

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44
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A fiber-based network which uses passive splitters todeliver signals to multiple locations

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Passive Optical Network (PON)

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45
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FTTH

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Fiber to the Home

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46
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6 advantages of FTTH

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Passive networkSingle fiber is dedicated to each subscriberFeatures local battery backup, no large remote power supplies are required.No exterior active devicesNo CascadesIncreased Bandwidth

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47
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This will ALWAYS be considered the “Backbone” in an HFC Network

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The Fiber Network

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48
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A high-speed line or series of connections that forms a major pathway within a network

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Backbone

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49
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The duplication of certain pieces and/or portions of thenetwork.

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Redundancy

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50
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Comcast’s goal for network reliability

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“four-nines” or 99.99%

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51
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A network architecture where nodes, hubs, or headendsmay be connected with fiber optic cables to provideredundancy or increase services

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Ring Architecture

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52
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Builds upon ring technology by adding a second (redundant) ring connecting the nodes to the headend. The second ring typically takes a different path

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Ring within a Ring

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53
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A facility between the headend and the customer that performs many of the functions of a headend

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Hubsite

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54
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Similar in function to a hubsite, but serving fewer customers

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Optical Transition Node (OTN)

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55
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Usually a passive device such as a splitter or directional coupler used to combine radio frequency signals from one source with those from another

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RF Combiner

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56
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Usually a passive device that divides a signal into two equal paths. It may be found on trunk, feeder, or drop cable.

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RF Splitter

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57
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Device used to combine the channels for entry onto the cable or fiber optic transmitter

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Headend Combiner

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58
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The difference, in dB, of a signal level, injected into one output port, and the measured level of that same signal on another output port, with the input port properly terminated.

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Port-to-port isolation

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59
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Obtained by measuring the attenuation between the two output ports (A and B) when the common port (input port) is terminated in the correct value of impedance. An RF generator signal is applied to port A and an RF voltmeter reading is taken at Port B.

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Isolation

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60
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Provision for connection to a device such as a tap, splitter, set-top box or computer

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Port

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61
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Used to combine all of the signals to be carried over the cable system into a single medium (cable) for routing to the laser transmitters that are feeding the optical nodes in the system

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Headend Combining Network

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62
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A measurement of the reflected signal compared to that of the incident signal

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Return Loss

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63
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Device used to divide or combine light carriers on fiber optic cables.

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Optical Splitter

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64
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A discontinuous signal whose various states are discrete intervals apart.

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Digital Signal

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65
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Device used to convert an analog signal to a digital signal.

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Digitizer

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66
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takes an amplitude measurement of the waveform at fixed intervals of time, and converts them to a binary number

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Digitizer

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The smallest unit of computerized data. Bits are defined as single characters of 0 or 1. Bandwidth is usually measured in bits-persecond.

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Binary Digit (Bit)

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68
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A set of Bits that represent a single character. Usually there are 8 Bits in a Byte, sometimes more, depending on how the measurement is being made.

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Byte

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69
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The number of changed states that can occur per second.

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Baud

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70
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The value of “On” in a binary system

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“1”

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71
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The value of “Off” in a Binary system

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“0”

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72
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How many bits are in a “Nibble”?

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4

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73
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In ASCII #5 alphabet, how man bits are in a byte?

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7

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74
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If start and stop bits are included with Asynchronous Communications, then how many bits are in a byte?

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10

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75
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ADC

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Analog to Digital Conversion

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76
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DAC

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Digital to Analog Conversion

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77
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A continuously varying signal with an unlimited number of possible values of amplitude and frequency.

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Analog Signal

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78
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a non-continuous signal or carrier that changes its output in discreetly timed steps of voltage level and/or phase that can represent numerical values or other information

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Digital Transmission

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79
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3 steps of basic ADC

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SamplingQuantizationEncoding

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80
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The “Measuring” of the analog signal at specific intervals.

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Sampling

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81
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The assigning of a specific value to each of the samples

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Quantization

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82
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The process by which Quantized values are converted into a data or bit stream

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Encoding

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83
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ASK

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Amplitude Shift Keying

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84
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FSK

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Frequency Shift Keying

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85
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QPSK

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Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

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86
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QAM

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Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

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87
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The process of varying the amplitude, frequency, or phase of a carrier to be in step with the instantaneous value of the modulating waveform

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Modulation

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88
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Data transmission scheme wherein the carrier is shifted in amplitude

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Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)

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89
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The carrier frequency is shifted to represent the difference between a one and a zero

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Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

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90
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The position on a waveform cycle at a specific point in time. One cycle is defined as 360 degrees of this

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Phase

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91
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Digital modulation scheme wherein the carrier is shifted in 90 degree steps. There are four possible phase states and the magnitude is constant.

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Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)

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92
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BPSK

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BiPhase Shift Keying

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93
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In QPSK, what does “I” stand for?

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In-Phase

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94
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In QPSK, what does “Q” Stand for?

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Quadrature - shifted 90* or one quarter of a cycle

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95
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A graphic depiction of the four phase states of a Quadrature Phase Shift Key signal.

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Constellation Diagram

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96
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What is the bandwidth of QPSK in a 6MHz bandwidth?

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10 Mb/s

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97
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Digital modulation scheme that changes the phase and the amplitude.

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Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)

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98
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a digital transmission technology that splits the frequency band into a number of channels. The channels are each assigned a specific time slot, so that several transmissions can share a single channel without interfering with one another

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Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

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99
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The digital equivalent to Signal-to-Noise

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Modulation Error Ratio (MER)

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100
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A joined or connected group of devices

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Network

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101
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A network of computers linked by cable within a building or office complex.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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102
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A network of multiple locations linked by cable withina city or campus

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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103
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A network typically bigger than a city or metropolitan area.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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104
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A data network connects each of its endpoints to the network with a single link. A central device (hub) is used to aggregate and distribute data traffic to all endpoints and/or other central points in what’s referred to as a clustered star.

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Star

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105
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Consists of several star networks that have been linked together

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Clustered Star

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106
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Topology where workstations are connected to the network through a common path

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Bus

107
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A topology in which a data frame is passed around. As it arrives at an endpoint, the endpoint can either pass it along to the next endpoint or attach information to be sent to a destination

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Token Ring

108
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A network architecture where nodes, hubs, or headends may be connected with fiber optic cables to provide redundancy or increase services.

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Ring

109
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A method of data transmission that allows characters to be sent at irregular intervals by preceding each character with a 0 and by ending each character with a 1. This is referred to as start (0) and stop bits (1). It is the method, which most PCs use to communicate with each other and mainframes

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Asynchronous Transmission

110
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An extra bit added to help check if the data that isbeing transferred is correct

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Parity Bit

111
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The condition that occurs when two events happen in a specific time relationship with each other and both are under control of a master clock. Characters are spaced by time, not by start and stop bits.

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Synchronous Transmission

112
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Synchronizing bits used in synchronous transmission to maintain synchronization between transmitter and receiver.

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Sync Bits

113
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SNMP

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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

114
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NE

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Network Elements

115
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MIB

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Management Information Base

116
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A unique number assigned to a piece of equipmentused for identification purposes.

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Media Access Control Address (MAC)

117
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UTP

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Unshielded Twisted Pair

118
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signaling rate of 10BaseT

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10 Mb/s

119
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Signaling rate of 100BaseT

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100 Mb/s

120
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The designation for Ethernet over fiber optic cable, primarily for point-topoint links

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10Base-F

121
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Ethernet resides in what layers of the OSI model?

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The 2 lowest levels (layers)

122
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This device works as a multiport signal repeater, broadcasting an incoming signal to all other ports on an ethernet network

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Ethernet Hub

123
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The four-part numeric address that is assigned to a computer or an account as an identification tool

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Internet Protocol Address (IP)

124
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IEEE MAC Protocol for Hybrid Fiber-Coax Networks; standard for data communicatons over a cable network

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802.14

125
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The Four original partners of MCNS (Multimedia Cable Network Partners Ltd.)

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Comcast, Cox, TCI and Time Warner

126
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The three companies that joined MCNS in late 1996

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Media One, Rogers Cablevision and CableLabs

127
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DOCSIS

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Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification

128
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When was DOCSIS 1.0 released? (Month & Year)

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Mar-97

129
Q

The Leading standard for cable modems

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DOCSIS

130
Q

Four devices that must be added to a system to offer high-speed internet

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CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System)CM (Cable Modem)ServersNoise Filters

131
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A unit consisting of various hardware and software entities that acts as the hand-off point between the RF based HFC network and other networks such as theInternet and the PSTN.

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CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System)

132
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Used to terminate, manage and translate high-speed Internet sessions between cable modems in a LAN and other devices in a WAN.

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CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System)

133
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The collection of computers accessed through the Internet. Uses a hypertext based system for finding andaccessing its resources.

A

WWW (World Wide Web)

134
Q

Four Items that a CMTS manages

A

Time SlotsContention SlotsModem DataTransmit Levels

135
Q

Each cable modem is assigned one of these by the CMTS and only one modem is allowed to transmit during this.

A

Time Slot

136
Q

These slots are usually used for short data transmissions such as a request for an additional number of reserved time slots

A

Contention Slots

137
Q

The signal level that the CMTS wants to “See”

A

0dBmV

138
Q

A PC on a LAN from which information or applications are requested.

A

Client/Server

139
Q

A computer circuit board (card) installed in a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network. Provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

A

NIC (Network Interface Card)

140
Q

Why is it called a cable “Modem”?

A

When they transmit data they “MOdulate” the data onto a carrier, then receive data and “DEModulate” it from the carrier and send it on to the computer

141
Q

Four of the most common servers found in a braodband network

A

DHCPTODTFTPProxy

142
Q

This server sets up the MAC and IP addresses for the cable modem.

A

DHCP Server(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

143
Q

This server sets up a common clock between the CM and the CMTS

A

TOD Server(Time of Day)

144
Q

This server allows non-protected file transfers, such as aconfiguration file for a modem.

A

TFTP Server(Trivial File Transfer Protocol)

145
Q

These servers store commonly used (or contractually stored) data. A network may have a series of these servers located in different places.

A

Proxy Server

146
Q

The two types of noise filters

A

High Pass FilterNotch Filter

147
Q

These types of filters only allow signals above 50MHz to pass through the filter

A

High Pass Filter

148
Q

In addition to letting everything above 50 MHz to pass, this filter allows a small spectrum below 50 MHz to pass

A

Notch Filter

149
Q

The process of setting up the connection between theCMTS and the cable modem, where transmit levels andfrequency are determined.

A

Ranged

150
Q

A switch or collection of switches connecting multiple networks

A

POP (Point of Presence)

151
Q

The point of access into theInternet.

A

NAP(Network Access Point)

152
Q

The company who provides access to the Internet and the World Wide Web, who usually also provides corefeatures such as e-mail.

A

ISPInternet Service Provider

153
Q

The local, long-distance and internationalphone system in use today

A

PSTN(Public Switched Telephone Network)

154
Q

This device in the Headend controls the operation of CDV.

A

HDT(Host Digital Terminal)

155
Q

Three major components of the Host Digital Terminal

A

Access Bandwidth Manager ShelfModem ShelfSpectrum Manager Shelf

156
Q

This Shelf provides the connection between the Network Interface Unit (NIU) and the switch, or more simply, the connection between the HDT and the LEC

A

ABM(Access Bandwidth Manager)

157
Q

The point of demarcation between the network and the customer. It contains the modem necessary for telephony over a cable network.

A

NIU(Network Interface Device)

158
Q

The device that opens or breaks the circuit path in a telephone call. This device looks at the incoming data to determine where the data should get routed.

A

Switch

159
Q

The local phone company is also known as what?

A

LEC(Local Exchange Carrier

160
Q

Shelf on the HDT (Host Digital Terminal) that converts the digital telephone signals into digital signals that are then modulated onto an RF carrier to be transmitted over the HFC Network.

A

Modem Shelf

161
Q

This shelf on the HDT (Host Digital Terminal) monitors the RF spectrum allocated for telephone services over the HFC network. If problems are detected, it can switch the data transmission (telephone call) to another frequency.

A

Spectrum Manager

162
Q

How many subscriber telephone lines can an NIU Handle?

A

4

163
Q

LPSU

A

Local Power Supply Unit

164
Q

The process of setting up the connection between the HDT and the NIU, where transmit levels and frequency are determined.

A

Marshalled

165
Q

Modulating technique that interweaves multiple conversations, based on time.

A

TDMA(Time Division Multiple Access)

166
Q

The number of the person that youare trying to call.

A

Terminating Number

167
Q

The phone company of the person you are trying to call.

A

Terminating LEC

168
Q

The “local” phone office where the subscriber’s lines are connected to the switching equipment.

A

Central Office

169
Q

What is “7” equal to in binary?

A

111

170
Q

64 QAM has how many phase angles?

A

52

171
Q

16 QAM has how many phase angles?

A

10

172
Q

The distance between two points of like phasein a wave.

A

Wavelength

173
Q

A card made up of material similar to photographic film that changes colors when exposed to light.

A

Photosensitive Card

174
Q

ANSI Laser standard that separates lasers into various classes that take into consideration the operating wavelength, output power level and whether the laser operates as a continuous or pulsed light output

A

Z-136

175
Q

Four nines works out to how many minutes of down time per month?

A

4.5 minutes

176
Q

loss of service to ourcustomers due to a fault in thedelivery network.

A

Outage

177
Q

Minimum telephone service to assure a contact in case of an emergency.

A

Lifeline

178
Q

FCC Standards CFR 47, Part 76.605(a)(1-12)

A

Proof-of-performance (POP) test

179
Q

A continuous wave (CW) frequency onto which information is modulated for transport.

A

Carrier Frequency

180
Q

Maximum Bandwidth of 256QAM

A

42.88Mbps

181
Q

How long must POP tests be kept at the local office?

A

minimum of 5 years

182
Q

how many test points are required for 1,000 to 12,500 customers?

A

6

183
Q

How many test points are required for each additional 12,500 customers?

A

1

184
Q

Channel requirements for POP testing (amount)

A

4 channels plus one additional channel for every 100 MHz.

185
Q

In a cable system with an upper frequency at 750 MHz, how many test channels must be used?

A

11 Channels

186
Q

All channels must be tested during these 3 tests.

A

Video Carrier Level, Audio Carrier Level, Video Carrier Level Stability Test

187
Q

Only one Channel needs to be tested during this non-frequency specific test

A

Hum Modulation

188
Q

How many digital channels must be tested on an all digital system with an upper frequency of 862MHz?

A

0, digital channels are not included and are not tested.

189
Q

The amount of channels during these tests are based solely on the highest operating frequency

A

Video-Audio Carrier Frequency SeparationIn-Channel ResponseCarrier to NoiseCoherent Disturbances Tests

190
Q

This test must be performed twice a year, once during the coldest months and again during the warmest (Jan-Feb and Jul-Aug respectively)

A

Video Carrier Level Stability (24-hour) test

191
Q

This POP test must be performed every three years

A

Color Performance test

192
Q

A circuit that automaticallyadjusts the gain of an amplifier sothat the output signal levels stayconstant despite varying inputlevels.

A

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

193
Q

a spectrumanalyzer feature that allows theuser to make otherwise intrusiveFCC POP tests in a non-intrusivemanner.

A

Gated Testing

194
Q

When planning POP tests, these four things need to be considered

A

Test timesChannels and programming affected by testingTest lengthsAbility to perform non-intrusive gated testing

195
Q

This test is usually performed by a Headend tech rather than a System Tech

A

Color Performance

196
Q

What would a Discrepancy statement include?

A

Explain all possible misinterpreted fails, such as test point relocation, added channels, encoding issues and so on.

197
Q

POP measurements are to be taken at what location?

A

Input to the subscriber terminal

198
Q

EIA

A

Electronic Industry Association

199
Q

What must an operator do in order to pass the receivability test?

A

Submit documentation showing that their channel lineup conforms to the EIA Channel allocation plan

200
Q

What does the Audio Carrier Frequency Test ensure

A

That the audio carrier frequency for each channel must be 4.5MHz above the video carrier frequency, +/- 5kHz

201
Q

Where is the Audio Carrier Frequency test performed at?

A

The Headend as well as the field test points

202
Q

How many times a year is the Audio Carrier Frequency test performed?

A

Twice annually

203
Q

What type of set-top box can alter the Audio Carrier Frequency?

A

Baseband set-top boxes (as opposed to non-baseband)

204
Q

What six measurements are taken during the 24-hour test?

A

Minimum Visual Signal LevelVisual Signal changeAdjacent Visual SignalAny Other Visual Signal in BandwidthVisual Carrier LevelAudio Carrier Level

205
Q

The six measurements that are taken during the 24-hour test are performed on what channels?

A

All NTSC Channels at each test point location

206
Q

What is the Minimum Visual Signal Level allowed at the end of a 30-meter (100’) cable drop that is connected to the subscriber tap?

A

1.41mV across an internal impedance of 75 ohms (+3dBmV(CT 5-3-22)

207
Q

The square root of the sum ofthe squares of the amplitudes ofindividual components of afunction, such as the frequencycomponents of a signal.

A

Root Mean Square (RMS)

208
Q

Maximum variation of each channel within any six-month period at the end of a 30-meter drop cable

A

8dB

209
Q

Adjacent Visual Signal deviation of the visual signal level of any visual carrier within a 6MHz nominal frequency separation

A

3dB

210
Q

What is the maximum “spread” or deviation among ALL channel levels in a 300MHz cable system and what is the incremental increase

A

10dB1db per 100MHz

211
Q

At what level must the aural signal be maintained in association with the visual signal level?

A

between 10dB and 17dB below the visual signal level

212
Q

At what level must the aural signal be maintained in association with the visual signal level on a baseband converter.

A

between 6.5dB and 17dB below the visual signal level.

213
Q

In a 24-hour test, how many times must the signal level be checked?

A

four times

214
Q

What are the time intervals of the 24-hour test?

A

5 to 7 hours

215
Q

at what frequency is the In-Channel Response test performed?

A

.75MHz to 5Mhz above the lower frequency boundary of the cable channel under test

216
Q

What is the FCC In-Channel Response requirement?

A

+/-2dB or 4dB peak-to-valley

217
Q

To perform this test, a signal must be inserted on the channel, either by the headend technician or by other means

A

In-Channel Response Test

218
Q

FCC Requirement for C/N

A

43dB at each test point

219
Q

What are the three type of coherent disturbances?

A

Composite Second Order (CSO)Composite Triple Beat (CTB)Other interfering signals (i.e. Ingress)

220
Q

What is the FCC requirement for Coherent Disturbances?

A

51dB below the desired carrier level for STD plans and 47dB in IRC and HRC systems

221
Q

The goal of this test is to find the worst beat or interfering signal, regardless of it’s type

A

Coherent Disturbances Test

222
Q

FCC requirement for isolation

A

18dB

223
Q

Because the FCC allows you to submit manufacturers specifications to prove compliance, you rarely need to perform this test:

A

Terminal Isolation Test

224
Q

FCC requirement for Hum Modulation

A

less that 3% of the video carrier level.

225
Q

Where is the Hum Modulation test done?

A

the end of a 30m or 100’ drop

226
Q

how many channels is the Hum Modulation test performed on?

A

One channel per test point

227
Q

How many channels is the Coherent Disturbance test performed on?

A

Dependent on highest frequency

228
Q

What are the three Color Performance tests?

A

Chrominance to Luminance Delay InequalityDifferential GainDifferential Phase

229
Q

FCC Spec for Chrominance to Luminance Delay test

A

Within 170 nanoseconds

230
Q

FCC Spec for Differential Gain

A

Within +/-20%

231
Q

FCC Spec for Differential Phase

A

Within +/-10 degrees

232
Q

Who usually performs the color performance tests?

A

The Headend Technician

233
Q

How many channels are recommended to be tested during the Color Performance test?

A

All NTSC or similar channels

234
Q

How often are the Color Performance Test performed?

A

once every three years

235
Q

Allowable signal leakage level below 54MHz

A

Up to 15uV/m @ 30m

236
Q

Allowable signal leakage level between 54MHz and 216 MHz

A

up to 20uV/m @ 3m

237
Q

Allowable signal leakage above 216MHz

A

up to 15uV/m @30m

238
Q

The two types of leakage monitoring frequency.

A

Continuous MonitoringQuarterly Monitoring

239
Q

Two types of annual leakage monitoring methods

A

Ground BasedFlyover

240
Q

What is the minimum cable strand sample allowed during a ground based leakage measurement?

A

75%

241
Q

What leaks are included in the CLI calculation?

A

All leaks 50uV or greater

242
Q

what is the elevation that a flyover is completed at? (in meters)

A

450m(1476’)

243
Q

Two requirements for monitoring of plant with a handheld signal leakage detector

A

-Must be properly calibrated to detect a leak of 20uV/m or greater @ 3m-Perform all measurements with a horizontally polarized dipole antenna, preferably located no more than 3m from the leak and 3m from the ground

244
Q

What does a Spectrum Analyzer Display?

A

information in the amplitude (vertical) vs. frequency (horizontal) domain over the entire spectrum or portions of it.

245
Q

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

A

Analogous

246
Q

This filter has a bell-curved “shape,” which it applies to all energy passing through it.

A

Resolution Bandwidth Filter (RBW)

247
Q

This is a low-pass filter at the analyzer detector’s output. This filter takes the RF energy associated with the video modulation on the carrier that has already passed through the RBW filter and the detector and smoothes it out

A

Video Bandwidth Filter (VBW)(CT 5-3-39)

248
Q

The signal to an analyzer is injected here

A

RF Input

249
Q

Used when accessing analyzer’s gated mode, such as in the C/N POP test

A

TV Input Connector

250
Q

The main setting and adjustment keys for the analyzer functions and the display. These keys are most often used in the analyzer’s manual testing modes

A

Function Keys

251
Q

Additional keys whose action changes depending on the selected analyzer mode or function. Most often used in the analyzer’s automated testing modes

A

Softkeys

252
Q

The principal keys useed in the analyzer’s manual modes of operation. They represent the three most basic functions of any spectrum analyzer

A

Frequency, Span and Amplitude keys

253
Q

Adjusts the value or amount for the selected function or measurement

A

Adjustment Knob

254
Q

Adjust value or amount in incremental steps for the selected function or measurement

A

Step Key

255
Q

Allows direct input of a specific value or amount for the selected function or measurement

A

Numeric Keypad

256
Q

Sets the type of measurement unit, such as kHz or MHz, for the selected function or measurement

A

Measurement units’ keys

257
Q

Marker function and trace control keys

A

Access marker functions and set trace control functions such as display line, RBW and VBW

258
Q

Sets analyzer modes, presets and stores or recalls analyzer trace

A

Mode select Key

259
Q

Maximum input power of HP 8591C

A

+72dBmV

260
Q

Maximum input power of Tektronix 2715

A

+69dBmV

261
Q

This must be used when high input levels are required to the analyzer to avoid input overload

A

preselector

262
Q

For the greatest accuracy, how should the carrier peak be adjusted?

A

To the analyzer’s reference level (top of the display)

263
Q

Three tests that can use gated mode on the HP 8591C

A

Carrier to NoiseCoherent Disturbances (CSO measurement only)In-Channel Response

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