CID Chapter 11

Question 1

A(n) ___ cable is a cable that is used to transmit high-frequency signals and consists of a central copper conductor surrounded and held in place by an insulator, which is then covered with a braided conductor shield.

Answer 1

Coaxial

Question 2

Holes are drilled in the bottom of the duct to accommodate a(n) ___ that senses the presence of smoke and an exhaust tube that removes air that has been circulated through the inlet tube.

Answer 2

inlet tube

Question 3

A good signal reading on a fiber optic connector is dependent on the ___.

Answer 3

quality of the polish

Question 4

The “8P” designated plug and connector indicates there are 8 ___.

Answer 4

positions for conductors across the width of the device

Question 5

A(n) ___ entrance provides a pathway for conduit, cable trays, and sideways for both communication and power circuits.

Answer 5

tunnel

Question 6

A(n) ___ circuit connects visual and/or audible alarm devices to a fire alarm system.

Answer 6

notification appliance

Question 7

The ___ publishes ANSI-approved standards regarding the performance specifications of telecommunications and electronics systems.

Answer 7

NECA

Question 8

A ___ is an opening through a barrier, such as a wall, to allow the passage of pathways, raceways, cables, piping, ductwork, and other such systems.

Answer 8

penetration

Question 9

A(n) ___ IDC block uses silver-plated IDC contacts to provide electrical terminations.

Answer 9

LSA

Question 10

___ is constructed for non-power-limited fire alarm circuits and designed so as not to require its installation in a raceway except in certain applications, and can be suitable for use in plenums.

Answer 10

Non-power-limited fire cable—plenum

Question 11

Visible notification appliances must. be installed a maximum distance of ___’ from the end of a corridor and spaced a maximum distance of ___’ apart within the corridor.

Answer 11

15, 100

Question 12

A(n) ___ circuit is connected to a fire alarm control panel at only one end of the circuit and uses an end-of-line device (resistor or relay) at the other end.

Answer 12

class B

Question 13

Smoke detectors mounted on walls must be a minimum distance of ___” from ceilings.

Answer 13

4

Question 14

Most copper installations consist of CAT ___ cabling.

Answer 14

5e

Question 15

A(n) ___ is a short-distance data communication network for a specific user group throughout a group of interconnected computers that share common applications, data, and peripheral devices.

Answer 15

local area network (LAN)

Question 16

An equipment rack is a vertical metal frame rack installed to support larger structured cabling equipment and components and is also referred to as a(n) ___.

Answer 16

cable management system

Question 17

A(n) ___ is hard-wired telephone service that provides service to single-line telephone systems.

Answer 17

plain old telephone service (POTS)

Question 18

A ___ converts sound pressure waves into a modulated current signal.

Answer 18

handset transmitter

Question 19

Installed equipment racks must have a clearance of ___” front and back.

Answer 19

36

Question 20

A ___ contains connecting hardware used to patch between groups of cables and equipment.

Answer 20

patch panel

Question 21

A(n) ___ serves as the main collection point for a telecommunications system’s grounding system.

Answer 21

primary bonding busbar (PBB)

Question 22

___ is the process of installing engineered materials or devices as a barrier in an architectural structure to prevent the passage of flames, liquids, or gases through the barrier.

Answer 22

Firestopping

Question 23

A(n) ___ system automatically controls functions such as heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC), lighting, security, process control, and fire/heat detection and alarm.

Answer 23

building automation

Question 24

A(n) ___ plug is adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as the standard interface for telephone and data equipment for public network.

Answer 24

modular

Question 25

Horizontal cabling runs in work areas have a maximum distance of ___m.

Answer 25

90