Chapter 10 Flashcards by M J

Administration

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)
TDMM.* Page G-5

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AIM

Automated Infrastructure
Management
Hardware/software system that
documents, monitors, and
automates the management of
information technology.
TDMM.* Page 10-38

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Cable Labeling
System

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

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Identifier

An item of information that links
a specific element of the
telecommunications
infrastructure with its
corresponding record. (T IA)
TDMM.* Page G-94

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Labeling System

A methodology which allows
unique identifiers to be assigned
to all elements of an ICT
infrastructure.
TDMM.* Page G-705

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RFID

Radio Frequency Identification
Technologies that use radio
waves to automatically identify
people or objects.
TDMM.* Page 10-26

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

Class 1
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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

Class 2
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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

Class 3
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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

Class 4
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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Name 4 methods used to
manage administration
systems.

1 .Paper-based system
2.General-purpose spreadsheet
software
3.Special-purpose cable
management software
4.AIM systems
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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What is the minimum
recommended record
keeping system?

Spreadsheet
TDMM.* Page 10-3

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

Size of the infrastructure
2.Complexity of the infrastructure
TDMM.* Page 10-4

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

Class 2
TDMM.* Page 10-4

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

1 .Backbone cabling
2.Multi-element grounding and
bonding (earthing) systems
3.Firestopping
TDMM.* Page 10-4

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

True. All systems of all classes
can be managed with a paper-
based system; however, paper-
based systems are not
recommended.
TDMM.* Page 10-5

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

1 .Must be unique within the
administration system
2.Must explicitly define the
element to which they refer
TDMM.* Page 10-7

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

1 .Labeling or other means of
identifying the infrastructure
components and equipment
2.Recordkeeping system
3.Identifier scheme
TDMM.* Page 10-7

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Name 4 factors to consider
when choosing a
labeling scheme.

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

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
TDMM.* Page 10-14

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

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

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

True. Cables shall be labeled
on both ends with the
cable identifier.
TDMM.* Page 10-16

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

False. Many patch panels do not
have manufacturer-provided
label fields and have very little
room for patch panel labels.
TDMM.* Page 10-79

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

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

What color is used to identify a demarcation point?

Orange TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

What color is used to identify network connections?

Green TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

What color is used to identify common equipment?

Purple TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

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

White TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

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

Gray TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

What color is used to identify horizontal cabling?

Blue TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

What color is used to identify campus backbone?

Brown TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

What color is used to identify facility systems?

Yellow TDMM.* Page 10-22, Table 10.3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name the 2 parts of a typical label.

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

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

Adhesive labels TDMM.* Page 10-23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name the 4 metrics used to quantify label performance.

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

How does a tag differ from a label?

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

How can tags be fastened to telecommunications equipment?

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

What is the most common method of tagging components electronically?

RFID TDMM.* Page 10-26

What are the 2 primary components of an RFID system?

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

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?

Reader TDMM.* Page 10-26

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

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

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

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

How are conduits marked in a basic system?

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

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

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

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

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

How is active equipment typically identified?

By the network hostname TDMM.* Page 10-34

What information is included in a circuit record?

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

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

*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

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

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

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

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