ct3 Flashcards
Aspect ratio of HDTV
16:9
Preferred method of coax cable routing
Home Run
What is CRT?
cathode ray tube
What four services are business class TV customers not eligible to receive?
PPVVODDVRPremium channels
What does REN stand for?
Ring equivalency number
How much REN do we suppoprt?
5
DOCSIS
Data Over Cable Services Interface Specification
What ensures interoperability of cable modems from various manufacturers?
DOCSIS
What does MoCA stand for?
Multimedia over Coax Alliance
Name four COMCAST business services
TVPhoneInternetTeleworker
What is the delay between transmission and arrival of a packet?
latency
What is it called when packets are received in the wrong order?
jitter
In general, business customers sign a __ to __ year contract.
2 to 5
What does the term POTS mean?
Plain Old Telephone System
What is the name of the dial tone a customer will hear when they have voicemail?
stutter
what does CMTS stand for?
Cable Modem Termination System
How many pairs should there be in a fax machine flat satin?
1 pair
What does EDTV stand for?
Enhanced Definition TV
What is the resolution of EDTV?
480p
What does eMTA stand for?
embedded mutimedia terminal adapter
All lights flashing on an eMTA indicate what type of problem?
Foreign Voltage
What does VOIP stand for?
Voice Over Internet Protocol
List the 3 pairs in order of older station wire?
Green/Red Black/Yellow White/Blue
What tools can you use to check polarity on a phone line?
Butt Set and Toner
Internet phone services transmit calls over a ______ network.
Public
What is the supervisory voltage provided by an eMTA?
48 VDC
What connection type provides both audio and video?
HDMI
Out of the following colors: Green/Red Yellow/Black list the tip and ring.
green-tipred-ringyellow-ringblack-tip
What is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What is QAM?
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
What frequencies are assigned to the downstream and upstream?
Up- 5-42 MhzDown- 54-1000 Mhz
List 2 types of call forwarding.
SelectiveVariable
What is the 4 step troubleshooting process?
IdentifyIsolateRepairVerify
What are 3 ways to access voicemail?
*99Xfinity ConnectVM Access
What is ICFR?
In Channel Frequency Response
Ring voltage for CDV?
60-90 V AC
5 factors of attenuation
Diameter of center conductorDielectricFrequencyTemperatureLength of cable
What is the difference between dB and dBmV?
dB is relativedBmV is absolute
Multiple carriers oscillating at different frequencies transported in the same medium is what?
Frequency Division Multiplexing
Passage of outside signal into the cable is known as what?
Ingress
Signal leaking out of the system is known as what?
Egress
What are the three main components of a home theater system?
AudioVideoEnvironment
List the 4 main types of displays
Direct viewRear ProjectionFront projectionFlat Panel
Latent or out of sync audio is known as?
Lip sync
MPEG identifies and removes what type of information between successive frames of the picture?
Redundant / Static
Separating successive frames into two types of video information is also known as what?
compression
What is a rugged, inexpensive to repair bandwidth versatile transmission medium?
Coaxial cable
A home run system is also known as what?
Star topology
Formula for voltage
E=IxR
What does DLNA stand for?
Digital Living Network Alliance
What are the 3 troubleshooting areas in CDV?
Before eMTAAt eMTAAfter eMTA
What numbers do you need to dial in order to place an international call?
011 + country code
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What is the measure of voice, data and or video quality provided to a customer called?
Quality of Service (QoS)
What is our loop current?
23-40 mA
List 2 safety precautions to take before working on phone lines.
Disconnect ILECDisconnect eMTA
When an eMTA is upgrading firmware what lights are flashing?
U/S and D/S
If the power light is flashing on an eMTA it indicates what?
AC power failure
What tool can you use to connect your butt set to a modular outlet?
banjo
The twists in CAT5 wire help to prevent these 2 things?
crosstalknoise
What type of cable is needed to backfeed an eMTA to a wallplate?
electrically straight
Excess debris left in a punch down block that can cause a short is known as?
shiners
ILEC
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier
What defines where COMCAST may physically disconnect a customer from the ILEC network?
Interconnection Agreement
When troubleshooting a data device what is the first thing you should check?
dial tone and polarity
What must be placed between the eMTA and the customers telephones if they have an alarm system?
RJ31X
Businesses can add what services a la carte?
HDMusic ChoiceMulti LatinoSports Packages
What is an internet product for companies that have a mobile workforce?
Teleworker
How many email addresses are available to a teleworker customer?
7
How would a teleworker customer add or disconnect accounts?
Teleworker order center
What DOCSIS standard brought about channel bonding and IPv6?
DOCSIS 3.0
What is DNS and what does it do?
Domain Name SystemTranslates the FQDN to an IP
Connect RF to power in order to prevent what?
Ranging
The cumulative effect of ingress from multiple homes is known as what?
Funnel effect
The number one cause of ingress and egress occurs where in the system?
Drop system
The number 1 cause of ingress and egress?
Poorly installed connectors
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment
A return path problem that is caused by the corrosion of dissimilar metals?
CPD
What audio format has 4 channels: Left, Right, Center, Surrounds
Dolby Pro Logic
3 types of audio formats with 5.1 channels.
DTS Neo:6Dolby DigitalDTS
What essential supplies are needed for an Xfinity Internet installation?
Modem, cable installation materials (coaxial cable and splitters), welcome kits, ethernet cables
What are the installation options for Xfinity Internet?
Self installation and professional installation
What should the work order contain prior to installation?
Customer’s name and address, account number, current comcast services, information specific to the order, modem information (including correct rate codes for modem installation), comcast.net username
What essential supplies are needed for an Xfinity Internet installation?
Modem, cable installation materials (coaxial cable and splitters), welcome kits, ethernet cables
What is a bit?
a single character of data
What is a Byte (B)?
8 bits, a larger amount of data but still not very large.
What is a Kilobit (Kb)?
Roughly 1000 bits. Many Internet applications measure speed in kilobits
What is a Gigabyte (GB)?
Roughly one thousand megabytes. Gigabytes are common when talking about hard drive storage.
What is a Megabit (Mb)?
Roughly one million bits. This is smaller than a megabyte, but is a common measurement for network bandwidth.
Projects light from microscopic mirrors onto big, widescreen, rear-projection TVs (or micro-displays)
Digital Light Processing(DLP)
What is the Pre-installation internet requirement to installing a CT3 cablecard in a PC?
An Internet connection MUST BE working prior to installation.
Boosts low level signals from the components to the speakers.
Amplifier
Images result when electrically charged gases illuminate colored phosphors
Plasma
What type of cable fulfills the video requirement for an internal or external xfinity TV user?
A/B USB cable.
What is a Gigabyte (GB)?
Roughly one thousand megabytes. Gigabytes are common when talking about hard drive storage.
Includes audio and video input/output ports; Audio input to AV receivers internal preamplifier; Audio output fed to system speakers; Video for selected device is fed from the receivers output jacks to connected video display
Audio/Video Receiver
What is the requirement PRIOR to installing a CT3 cablecard in a PC?
An Internet connection MUST BE working prior to installation.
Toslink or EIA-J are types of what?
Optical Digital Audio connectors
Uses an RCA connector to carry Digital Audio
Coaxial Digital connection
Uses an RCA connector to Analog Audio
Stereo Connection
Creates a picture by shooting an electronic beam at a phosphor-coated glass screen
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
Creates images by passing light through a layer of liquid crystal sandwiched between two panes of polarized glass.
Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)
Allows customers to link home TVs from any PC or hand-held device
Slingbox
Uses LED backlighting instead of the cold cathode fluorescents CCFL
LED-backlit LCD
A general term for non-projection types of TVs, which include conventional tube TVs and flat-panel plasma and LCD TVs
Direct View TV
Changes the size of an image to fit the pixel size of a device without changing the shape
Scaler
Operates with beam of infrared light; components must be in line of sight with remote
Infrared Remote
Consisting of a separate projector (typically placed on a table or ceiling-mounted) and screen; Can display images up to 20 feet across, or larger
Front Projection
Ideal if there is little or no space for a TV or projector; Can be hung on the wall; Can be plasma or LCD
Flat Panel
What is the pre-installation video requirement for a CT3 cablecard?
A) An internal or external xfinity TV Tuner
Just launched by Comcast, these remotes talk to the STB via RF while using infrared to talk to the TV.
IR/RF Remote(XR2)
Large 24-pin connector in which audio is not provided
DVI
4-pin video only connector
S-Video
RCA wiring that uses Yellow Red and White connectors
Composite video
Improves picture quality; Makes routing and distribution easier; Allows images to be displayed in different ways
Signal Processor
Enables multiple video and audio signals to be selected and sent to one or more display devices
Switcher
What type of cable fulfills the video requirement for an internal or external xfinity TV user?
An A/B USB cable.
Operate components located throughout the household; Generates signals of given radio frequency
RF Remotes
Control all components; Can be programmed for individual components (uses 3 or 4 digit codes)
Universal Remotes
Perform operations on more than one component; can usually learn commands
Programmable Remotes
Control all components; Can be programmed for individual components (uses 3 or 4 digit codes)
Universal Remotes
Perform operations on more than one component; can usually learn commands
Programmable Remotes
Just launched by Comcast,these remotes talk to the STB via RF while using infrared to talk to the TV.
IR/RF Remote(XR2)
How far should seating be away from TV for Optimum viewing in a Home Theater setup?
Seating should be two times the diagonal wide-screen TV away from TV (example: seating should be 84” away from a 42” TV screen)
Name 4 of the 6 equipment requirements for an external digital cable tuner setup.
1) Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate Edition2) Vista digital cable compatible PC3) DVD-ROM Drive4) Audio Output Capabilities5) Internet Access6) Internal or External Xfinity TV Tuner with remote
What is the second step in the installation checklist?
Ensure eMTA is on customer’s account If you are not using a handheld or laptop, call dispatch to verify.
What is the third step in the installation checklist?
Greet the customer Introduce yourself and explain that service will be temporarily disconnected. Ensure that the customer is NOT using an existing service (for example, downloading a file, recording a TV program, etc.) prior to starting to work.
What is the fourth step in the installation checklist?
Determine if additional jacks or wiring is needed If additional telephone jacks need to be installed, have the customer indicate where he/she wants them installed, and get sign-off of any extra costs. If additional wiring is needed, consult customer on preferences, and follow local guidelines regarding wiring policies.
What is the fifth step in the installation checklist?
Confirm work order Note changes and obtain agreement before work
What is the sixth step in the installation checklist?
Determine if customer has an alarm system If yes, have customer put in ―test‖ or call the alarm company to test alarm.
What is the seventh step of the installation checklist?
If yes, see page 36 for Door Entry System Considerations.
What is the eighth step in the installation checklist?
Give customer Welcome Kit Customer can look over while you do work.
What is the ninth step in the installation checklist?
Test and verify customer equipment Make a call from all the outlets the customer wants changed over to verify they are functioning properly
Equation for calculating Exact Loss
Cable Loss + Passive Loss = Total Loss
Most trouble calls, including repeat trouble calls, in the CATV industry are found where?
Between the tap port and the customer’s television set.
The majority of troubles calls are due to what?
Poor connector installation or device attachments.
What types of problems can poorly installed F-Connectors cause the customer?
Tiling”One Moment Please” messageGhostingDistorted picture (hum)Intermittent service
The Top 5 Types of Connector Problems
- Moisture damage2. Long/short center conductor3. Connector not tightened to port4. Braid removed or too short/long5. Improper connector for cable type
Why is it improper to cut a center conductor a second time to (trim it) to fit a fitting?
A jagged center conductor can scratch the contacts inside the F-port creating reflections.
Name 3 of the 6 best practices for F- Connector Installation
- Use a prep tool with a stop2. Use the side of the compression tool to recheck dimensions3. With the correct prep tool, all the dimensions (1/4”) are setup correctly.4. Make sure the dielectric is flush with post face5. Make sure you hear an audible “click” when using the torque wrench to ensure the connector is tightened properly.6. Always compress fully
Name 5 of the 10 Best practices for Handling Coaxial Cable
- Do not use the wrong size clip2. Do not kink the cable3. Follow the cable’s bending radius4. Label each end of cable with a matching numbering system5. Do not allow a vehicle to run over the cable6. Always use a cable caddy when handling drop cable7. When pulling drop cable off a reel, do not pull loops out. Walk to the loop and unwnd it without kinking the cable.8. Never make 90-degree bends.9.Do not staple the cable10. Do not over tighten tie wraps, or stuff into house boxes.
What is the tenth step in the installation checklist?
Test and verify Comcast services Verify the Cable TV picture quality on all of the customer’s televisions. Be sure the cable modem has Block Sync and basic Web sites can be accessed prior to starting the installation.
What is the eleventh step in the installation checklist?
Determine location of eMTA Place near customer’s primary computer, if possible Keep eMTA away from wireless devices, access by children/pets Avoid attics and spaces that are not temperature controlled
What is the twelve step in the installation checklist?
Complete Onsite Quality Assurance Check Check for signal leakage. Check for inferior/substandard cable, connectors, andcraftsmanship. Check for any filters/traps that may have existed within aprevious installation and remove. If Xfinity Internet does exist, check that the modem isconnected to a ―home run‖ coaxial outlet. If Xfinity Internet does not exist, determine the route for a coaxial cable from a splitter near the ground block to the customer’s PC location. Test to verify that the coaxial portion of the home wiring is properly bonded. Determine the route for a ―home run‖ phone line from the customer’s PC location to the NID. For customers with alarms systems, a ―home run’ phone line to the NID is a required practice to ensure the alarm equipment can seize the customer’s phone line to call out during a potential emergency scenario.
Series-6 cable bending radius:
2.5”
Series-7 cable bending radius:
4”
What are the two ways to typically connect the eMTA to the customer’s inside wiring?
- Direct line from NID to eMTA using Scotchlok connectors2. Via a four-pair jumper
What is involved in the “Isolate” step of the troubleshooting process?
- Measure and record signal levels at outlets, splitter, ground block and tap2. Inspect all connectors, cable, and splitters and replace as needed3. Ensure all equipment is connected properly..4. Use Bypass Method to isolate bad equipment5. Perform Ingress Scan at both the ground block and the tap with all CPE connected.6. Use your Divide and Conquer techniques to cut the system in half to locate the fault
What frequency range is tested in a downstream Ingress resistance test?
88-108 MHz(FM Band) downstream
What is the web address for most Comcast modems and eMTAs
http://192.168.100.1
What frequency range is tested in an upstream spectrum test?
5-42 MHz
What is the acceptable measurement for both the upstream spectrum test and the Ingress resistance test?
-30 dBmV or lower
what are four benefits to an employer who uses teleworker?
Single contract, unified billing, online ordering and management, business class customer support
what are four benefits of teleworker for employees?
Multiple connections, comcast.net email, after hours use, Portal services
how any levels of teleworkers are there?
2
what are the names of of the two levels of teleworker?
Standard and enhanced
what is the major difference between the two teleworker service levels?
speed
how does a technician know the a teleworker customer from a CHSI customer?
the work order
what paper work does a technician give a teleworker at the end of the install?
None
RF:
RF or Radio Frequency refers to an electromagnetic wave that generally falls in the frequency range of 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
MHz (Megahertz):
Equal to one million Hz. Video signal bandwidth is typically expressed in megahertz