Chapter 10 Flashcards

1
Q

Administration

A

The methodology defining the
documentation requirements of
a cabling system and its
containment, the labeling of
functional elements, and the
process by which moves,
additions, and changes (MACs)
are recorded. (ISO)
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2
Q

AIM

A

Automated Infrastructure
Management
Hardware/software system that
documents, monitors, and
automates the management of
information technology.
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3
Q

Cable Labeling
System

A

A scheme employed when
identifying communications
cable or its associated
hardware.
TDMM: Page G-28

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4
Q

Identifier

A

An item of information that links
a specific element of the
telecommunications
infrastructure with its
corresponding record. (T IA)
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5
Q

Labeling System

A

A methodology which allows
unique identifiers to be assigned
to all elements of an ICT
infrastructure.
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6
Q

RFID

A

Radio Frequency Identification
Technologies that use radio
waves to automatically identify
people or objects.
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7
Q

Which class of
telecommunications
administration system is
assigned to a premises
served by a single ER?

A

Class 1
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8
Q

Which class of
telecommunications
administration system is
assigned to a tenant that is
served by one or more
telecommunications
spaces?

A

Class 2
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9
Q

Which class of
telecommunications
administration system is
assigned to a campus?

A

Class 3
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10
Q

Which class of
telecommunications
administration system is
assigned to a multisite
system?

A

Class 4
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11
Q

Name 4 methods used to
manage administration
systems.

A

1 .Paper-based system
2.General-purpose spreadsheet
software
3.Special-purpose cable
management software
4.AIM systems
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12
Q

What is the minimum
recommended record
keeping system?

A

Spreadsheet
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13
Q

Name the 2 most relevant
factors for determining the
minimum class of
administration for a
telecommunications
infrastructure.

A
  1. Size of the infrastructure
    2.Complexity of the infrastructure
    TDMM.* Page 10-4
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14
Q

What is the minimum class
of administration that
should be used to
administer cabling
pathways?

A

Class 2
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15
Q

REQUIRED or OPTIONAL?
Are backbone cabling,
multiple element bonding
and grounding systems,
and firestopping required
or optional identifiers in a
Class 2 administration?

A

1 .Backbone cabling
2.Multi-element grounding and
bonding (earthing) systems
3.Firestopping
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16
Q

True or False
Class 4 administration
systems may be managed
with a paper-based system.

A

True. All systems of all classes
can be managed with a paper-
based system; however, paper-
based systems are not
recommended.
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17
Q

Name 2 requirements for
identifiers in an identifier
per the
Iso/lEc 14763-2 standard.

A

1 .Must be unique within the
administration system
2.Must explicitly define the
element to which they refer
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18
Q

Name the 3 basic elements
of an administration
system as described
by the TDMM.

A

1 .Labeling or other means of
identifying the infrastructure
components and equipment
2.Recordkeeping system
3.Identifier scheme
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19
Q

Name 4 factors to consider
when choosing a
labeling scheme.

A

1 .Size of the administration
system
2.Whether it is for an old or new
building or building complex
3. Type of components and
equipment used and planned
4.Owner’s preference
TDMM.* Page 10-12

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20
Q

Name 3 types of
information that should be
included in the identifier for
a telecommunications
cabling pathway.

A

1 . Type of pathway followed by a
sequential number
2.Floor in multi-story building
3.Campus zone numbers for
underground pathways on large
campuses
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21
Q

What is the purpose of
adding colored tapes,
labels, or tags to
a cable?

A

Acts as an aid in troubleshooting
by providing information about
the basic function of the cable
TDMM.* Page 10-16

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22
Q

True or False
Cables shall be labeled on
both ends with the cable
identifier.

A

True. Cables shall be labeled
on both ends with the
cable identifier.
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23
Q

True or False
All patch panels have
manufacturer-provided
label fields to support
administration efforts.

A

False. Many patch panels do not
have manufacturer-provided
label fields and have very little
room for patch panel labels.
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24
Q

What type of information is
helpful to include when
labeling the backbone
cabling between
distributors?

A

*Cabinet IDs
Name of the distributors
TDMM.
Page 10-21

25
Q

What color is used to
identify a demarcation
point?

A

Orange
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

26
Q

What color is used to
identify network
connections?

A

Green
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

27
Q

What color is used to
identify common
equipment?

A

Purple
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

28
Q

What color is used to
identify first-level
backbone cabling?

A

White
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

29
Q

What color is used to
identify second-level
backbone cabling?

A

Gray
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

30
Q

What color is used to
identify horizontal cabling?

A

Blue
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

31
Q

What color is used to
identify campus backbone?

A

Brown
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

32
Q

What color is used to
identify facility systems?

A

Yellow
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

33
Q

What color is reserved for
life-safety alarm systems in
some areas?

A

Red
TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3, Notes

34
Q

What factors are used to
determine the choice of
material and fastening
method for displaying
identifiers in a
telecommunications
cabling infrastructure?

A

Environmental, performance,
and security issues
TDMM.* Page 10-23

35
Q

True or False
Handwritten labels shall be
used to ensure labeling can
be performed quickly and
easily, thereby ensuring
compliance.

A

False. Labels shall be machine
printed rather than handwritten
to ensure legibility.
TDMM.* Page 10-23

36
Q

Name 3 common methods
of displaying identifiers, bar
codes, and graphics.

A

1 .Labels
2.Tags
3.Electronic identifiers
TDMM.* Page 10-23

37
Q

Name the 2 parts of a
typical label.

A

1 .Label face
2.Adhesive material
TDMM.* Page 10-23

38
Q

What is the most common
method for identifying
cabling pathways, spaces,
equipment, and
components?

A

Adhesive labels
TDMM.* Page 10-23

39
Q

Name 2 factors to consider
when selecting the material
for a label.

A

1 .Label environment
2.Expected label life cycle
TDMM.* Page 10-24

40
Q

Name 4 major metrics for
selecting appropriate labels
for an administrative
system.

A

1 .Application
2.Durability
3.EnvironmentaI
4.security
TDMM.* Pages 10-24 to 10-25

41
Q

Name 4 environmental
metrics to consider when
selecting the appropriate
labels for an administration
system.

A

1 .UV rating
2.Temperature rating
3.Moisture resistance
4.Service exposure
TDMM.* Page 10-25

42
Q

Name 3 security metrics to
consider when selecting
the appropriate labels for
an administration system.

A

1 . Tensile strength
2. Tamper evidence
3. Tamper resistance
TDMM.* Page 10-25

43
Q

What is the most widely
referenced standard for
benchmarking the
performance of labels
and printed tags?

A

UL standard 969, Marking and
Labeling Systems
TDMM.* Page 10-25

44
Q

Name the 4 metrics used to
quantify label performance.

A

1 .Visual inspection
2.Rub test
3.Scrape test
4. Adhesion test
TDMM.* Page 10-25

45
Q

How does a tag
differ from a label?

A

A tag is often only partially
attached to the mounting
surface, and a label is
fully attached.
TDMM.* Page 10-26

46
Q

How can tags be fastened
to telecommunications
equipment?

A

*Adhesive
*Cable ties
*Strings
Other methods
TDMM.
Page 10-26

47
Q

What is the most common
method of tagging
components electronically?

A

RFID
TDMM.* Page 10-26

48
Q

What are the 2 primary
components of an
RFID system?

A

1 . Tag (microchip and antenna)
2.Interrogator or reader with an
antenna
TDMM.* Page 10-26

49
Q

What component in a RFID
tag converts radio waves
into digital information that
can provide a readout on a
computer, tablet, or
handheld wireless device?

A

Reader
TDMM.* Page 10-26

50
Q

What serves as the power
source for a passive
RFID tag?

A

The field created
by the reader
TDMM: Page 10-26

51
Q

Name the 2 basic parts of
an identifier for a primary
bonding busbar.

A

1 .Acronym: PBB
2.Room or space where the PBB
is located
TDMM.* Page 10-28

52
Q

How are conduits marked
in a basic system?

A

By painting or using
colored tape wrap
TDMM.* Page 10-33

53
Q

What information should be
included on the label for a
zone box?

A

*Room of origin
System usage
TDMM.
Page 10-33

54
Q

What information should be
included in the label for an
equipment grounding
conductor?

A

*Grounded component
Ground bar to which the
grounding conductor is
connected
TDMM.
Page 70-34

55
Q

How is active equipment
typically identified?

A

By the network hostname
TDMM.* Page 10-34

56
Q

What information is
included in a circuit record?

A

*Function
*Source address and location
*Destination address and location
*Account number
*Circuit numbers
TDMM: Page 10-36

57
Q

What are some examples
of the types of documents
that might be included as
campus records?

A

*Drawings and diagrams of how
buildings are physically and
logically interconnected
Maps, location records, and
cable records for underground
and buried plant
TDMM.
Page 10-37

58
Q

Name 3 methods for
identifying floor plan
locations for equipment
cabinets, racks, and other
components.

A

1 .Use of access floor tile grids
2.Use of the ceiling tile grid in
rooms without access floor
systems
3.Application of a grid to the
floor plan if the space has
neither an access floor tile grid
nor ceiling tile grid
TDMM.* Page 10-39

59
Q

How should cabinets and
racks be labeled in spaces
that are unable to utilize
the grid identifier?

A

By row number and location
within the row
TDMM.* Page 10-40