ct3 week 1 Flashcards
1
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Refers to a technology that allows the fast transfer of digital information in two directions
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Broadband
2
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For an accessible bonding pont, place house attachments near this
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Electrical Service/Meter
3
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The leading standard for cable modems.
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DOCSIS
4
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DOCSIS
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Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
5
Q
Impairments inside or outside of the home can be identified by using this
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Signal level meter
6
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A safety code written and administered by the National Fire Protection Association.
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National Electrical Code (NEC)
7
Q
NEC
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National Electrical Code
8
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Equalizing the potential between Comcast’s service and other utility services present at the home is called what
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Bonding
9
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What process limits the potentially lethal voltages that may be present in the cable from external sources, such as electric power lines or lightning strikes
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Bonding
10
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The amplitude of TV carrier’s voltage, measured across 75 ohms, usually expressed in dBmV.
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Signal level
11
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a connection to earth or some conducting body that serves in place of the earth, and can be intentional or accidental.
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Ground
12
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The resistance of a circuit to alternating current
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Impedance
13
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This is the interconnection of different ground conductors
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Bond
14
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A device equipped with an F-81 splice connector used to connect the bond to the coaxial cable at the customer’s premises.
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Bond Block
15
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Wire gauge used for bonding series 6 drops
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AWG-12
16
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Wire gauge used for bonding series 11 drops
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AWG-10
17
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A clamp used to provide a connection between two ground wires.
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Split Bolt
18
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This type of clamp is designed to bond bare copper ground wire to a galvanized or copper pipe or conduit.
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Pipe Strap
19
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Wire gauge used for bonding with pipe straps
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AWG 6
20
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A copper-clad metal rod, 8 feet in length and 5/8” in diameter, driven into the ground, to which the ground wire is attached
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Ground Rod
21
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What are the dimension for the ground rod?
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8 feet in length and 5/8 inch diameter
22
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NEC article: General requirements for grounding
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Article 250
23
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NEC article: communication circuits
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Article 800
24
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NEC article: Coaxial cable distribution systems
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Article 820
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The length of ground wire must not exceed this length
20 feet and shorter than the shortest outlet
26
Existing bond blocks and enclosures should be a minimum of this height
18 inches
27
Bond blocks must be at least this distance from the power meter
12 inches
28
if the power service equipment is within this distance of the mobile home, the drop bonding options used for fixed dwellings should be followed.
9 meters / 30 feet
29
if there is no electrical service within 30 feet of the mobile home, the preferred method of bonding is here:
The metal I-beam
30
Bonding to the tap is permissible if the tap and power pedestal are within this distance of the home:
30 feet
31
Pay-per-view events were available via two way communication starting in this year:
1974
32
what year did Reception of programming by satellite (HBO) start?
1975
33
What decade did Laser transmitters, receivers, and fiber optic cable began to replace the hard line coax cable between the source and the neighborhood distribution systems.
1980's
34
What decade did Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) allowing parallel data paths on the same fiber
1980's
35
What year was internet access and telephony over cable legalized by the U.S. government?
1996
36
What year was Out-of-the-home television viewing over the Internet and on mobile devices released
2007
37
What year was Multi-screen viewing made possible?
2012
38
What year was Comcast founded?
1963
39
What year was the FCC established?
1934
40
Where was Comcast's first system built?
Tupelo Mississippi
41
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
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This agency was established in 1934 to regulate electronic communications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
43
a resource that technicians can connect customers with to perform services on customer equipment and devices beyond the Comcast point of demarcation.
Hellotech
44
What is the first component of the Comcast Network
The Headend
45
This network structure responsible for receiving and processing signals and then sending those signals over the Comcast network to customers
The Headend
46
This network structure also transmits and receives voice packets on Comcast’s own managed nationwide network
The Headend
47
Collects signals from a variety of sources, such as satellite feeds, and directs them to headend.
Dry Creek Road Facility (DCRF)
48
DCRF
Dry Creek Road Facility
49
What are the 4 systems that make up the comcast network
Headend, Transportation, Distribution, and Drop
50
This system routes the signal between the headend and the node
Transportation System
51
What are the 4 advantages of fiber optic cable?
Low signal loss, Greater bandwidth, Increased security, and flexibility/durability
52
HFC
Hybrid Fiber Coax
53
This architecture uses both fiber optic cables and coaxial cables to transport signals between the headend and equipment in the customer’s home.
Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC)
54
This transforms light energy from optical cable to RF or electrical energy on the coaxial output.
The Node
55
Transports modulated light between the fiber node and the headend.
Fiber Optic Link
56
What do you call a device that requires power to operate
Active Device
57
What do you call a device that does not require power to operate?
Passive Device
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Provides the conversion from the fiber optic cable (Transportation) to the coaxial cable (Distribution). It converts RF to optical as well in the return signal:
Fiber Node
59
This device, which is connected to the coax cable uses special lenses to focus light into the fiber optic cable
Laser/Optical Transmitter
60
What are the 4 components of the Distribution System
Amplifiers, Coax Hardline Cable, Power Supplies, Taps
61
This system carries signals to and from the node through the hard line coaxial cable to communities for connection
Distribution System
62
Used in the coaxial parts of networks to boost signals
Amplifier
63
This branch of the distribution system that carries both downstream and upstream signals
Coax hardline
64
What power level is used for the hardline coax cable in the distribution system ?
60 - 90 vac
65
On the comcast network, these are examples of active devices:
Amplifier, power supply, node
66
Installed in the feeder lines, this provide a connection point for our customer's drop to the hardline coaxial cable
Tap
67
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment
68
This system starts at the tap and terminates at the customer premises equipment (cpe)
Drop system
69
Name at least 3 components of drop system
Drop cable, F connectors, bond block, house amplifiers, splitter, cpe
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This Connects devices in the customer's home or business to the distribution:
Drop cable
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This passive device is used to connect multiple outlets in the home:
Splitter
72
Mechanical device fitted onto the coax to allow connection to the tap:
F-Connector
73
This provides means to bond drop cable to the house electrode system:
Bond Block
74
These active devices are used to offset losses of long drops and splitters within the drop system:
House amplifier
75
These two pieces of hardware may be installed in the drop system for signal security:
Trap/filter, security sleeve/shield
76
This NPS score is considered excellent:
50
77
These are attached at the tap or in the house to prevent reception of certain frequencies:
Trap/Filter
78
These are attached to the drop at the tap to protect and ensure that it will not be removed by an unauthorized person:
Security Sleeves/Shields
79
These are used to hold cable to vinyl siding:
Horizontal/Vertical Siding Clip
80
These are used to hold cable to aluminum or steel siding
Plastic Siding Clip
81
These provide signal to the customer's individual component outlets:
Interior Coaxial Cable
82
Used to secure ground wires and cable to either wood or masonry surfaces with self-tapping screws.
Screw In Clip
83
These are Used for binding several cables together:
Cable Ties
84
These are Used for anchoring in concrete, block, or brick:
Lead Anchor
85
These are used for hollow or solid wall applications to fasten light or medium weight fixtures:
Plastic Anchor
86
These high impact and plastic steel nails can attach to wood, plaster, concrete, brick.
Roka Clip
87
Horizontal clips should be spaced this far apart
18-24 inches
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Vertical clips should be spaced this far apart
30-36 inches
89
This is the entry direction for drilling into brick
Outside to in
90
When drilling into a brick home, what part of the brick should you drill into:
The Mortar
91
Beware of asbestos when drilling into this type of siding:
Shingles
92
When attaching cable to shingles or aluminum siding horizontally, run the cable here:
The Shadow Line
93
Drilling into these sidings require written consent from the customer
Aluminum and Vinyl Siding
94
In most homes, the majority of water pipes run through one section also called this:
Wet Wall
95
Install outlets several feet away from these three obstacles in house structures:
Doors, Windows, and fireplaces
96
Minimum distance an outlet can be installed from the electrical outlet
6 inches
97
What are the two types of cable routing:
Home Run and Loop-Through
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Any cable that runs from the origination point to an outlet, then to the next outlet and so on, is considered this type of cable routing
Loop-Through
99
Any cable routed from the origination point to an outlet, with no equipment in between, is considered this type of cable routing
Home Run
100
Comcast prefered method of routing cables:
Home Run
101
All new outlets made in a home must be run to this location
The service distribution point
102
A drop cable routed through a finished or partially finished basement must be routed parallel or perpendicular to these:
Floor Joists
103
A drop cable routed through a finished or partially finished basement must never be attached in these 2 locations:
Bottom of the floor/ceiling joists and through joists holes occupied by electrical wires
104
Coax jumpers for power supplies should not exceed what length?
200 feet
105
Only use this as a last resort after determining that a passive splitting configuration will not support the minimum specified outlet RF signal levels for each of the required outlets in the home.
RF signal amplification via house amplifier
106
What location must house amplifiers be installed at?
The service distribution point
107
What is the only type of exterior where drilling from inside to outside is allowed
Wood
108
What size hole should be drilled for running cable?
3/8 inch
109
What is the maximum hole size allowed for running cable?
3/4 inch
110
This is the minimum distance between holes when running cable:
1.5 inches
111
If drilling from inside to out on brick, This could happen to the brick:
The brick may explode or "blow out"
112
What slope should be used when drilling into a home from the outside
5 degree upward slope
113
If cables are packed too tightly when routing through a hole, they exhibit what type of damage even if no physical damage is apparent:
Electrically damaged
114
When drilling through a floor joist, do not drill through this section:
The middle third
115
Drop cable routed through a finished or partially finished basement perpendicularly to laminated veneer lumber joists must only be routed through holes drilled here
The middle third
116
Use this on the cable before going through any siding:
Entry Bushing
117
Studs are normally centered apart by these 2 distances:
16 or 24 inches
118
Components of coax cable
Center conductor, dielectric, braid/shield, jacket
119
This component of coaxial cable carries video, voice, and data signals between network devices
Center Conductor
120
Substance that allows heat or electricity to pass along or threw it
Conductor
121
The characteristic of RF propagation in a cable in which the higher frequencies tend to travel along the surface of the conductor rather than throughout its mass?
Skin effect
122
This is the insulating material separating two conductors, such as that between the center conductor and sheath in a coaxial cable.:
Dielectric
123
What is the most common dielectric material:
Polyethylene Foam
124
Aluminum foil / braiding that prevents signal ingress and egress. Serves as a return conductor for ground current
Shielding
125
This is the passage of signal, intended to remain within the cable, to the outside world
Egress
126
This is the passage of an outside signal into the cable plant:
Ingress
127
This component of coaxial protects the cable from outside damage
Outer Jacket
128
The outer jacket for underground drop cables is made out of what material:
Polyethylene
129
The outer jacket used for air plenum or duct applications is made of what material:
Teflon
130
This type of cable is jacketed with a fire-retardant plastic jacket:
Plenum
131
This is the outer jacket material used for drop cables:
PVC
132
What material is used for the shielding of hardline cable:
Solid Aluminum Tube
133
What material is used for the shielding of drop cable:
Aluminum foil/braid
134
A cable splitter (overhead or underground) which branches off a main line or feeder of the distribution system:
Tap
135
This type of cable may be found in older installations:
Series 59
136
This type of cable is used in most newer single-home installations:
Series 6
137
This type of cable is used in single-family homes with long drops
Series 7
138
This type of cable is used for long drops
Series 11
139
This type of cable is used in multi-dwelling installations and long drops
QR320
140
This type of cable is equipped with a support wire
Aerial/Messenger Cable
141
What material is the messenger on aerial cable made of
Galvanized Steel
142
Attached to the coax cable, this is used for support to reduce sagging and stretching of the coax cable
Messenger
143
This type of cable includes a gel-like flooding compound inserted between the cable jacket and outer shielding
Underground Cable
144
The weight of a reel of series 6 aerial cable
45 lbs
145
The weight of a reel of series 11 aerial cable
88 lbs
146
Type of cable Limited to installation within buildings, in raceways, or in open spaces in which the exposed length of cable does not exceed 10 feet
CATVX
147
Type of cable for general use
CATV
148
Riser cable for vertical runs in a shaft or floor-to-floor in multiple-use dwellings
CATVR
149
Plenum cable for use in environmental air spaces such as ducts or plenums
CATVP
150
All cables used for RF signal distribution shall meet the minimum physical and electrical requirements of this standard
ANSI/SCTE 74
151
series 6 cables must meet a minimum foil-braid-foil, tri-shield configuration and the braid coverage must be at least what percentage?
0.77
152
an electromagnetic signal above the audio and below the infrared frequencies.
Radio Frequency (RF)
153
The difference between transmitted and received power resulting from the loss through equipment, lines, or other transmission devices; usually expressed in decibels.
Attenuation
154
What are the 5 factors that determine Attenuation
Center Conductor size, Dielectric material, Cable length, Temperature, and Frequency
155
All cable television coax cables, fittings, and electronics are designed to have a characteristic impedance of what resistance?
75 ohm
156
This is a function of the integrity of the cable’s coax (two axis) form factor:
Impedance
157
This is determined by the distance from the center conductor to the inside of the sheath:
Impedance
158
Linear distortion that results in energy being reflected back towards a transmitting device through a cable
Impedance Mismatch
159
Four causes of impedance mismatch
Crimping the cable, Kinking the cable, Improper bend radius, Improper F-connector
160
This condition will produce reflections which can cause ghosts on the TV set
Impedance Mismatch
161
What is the Impedance of a cable that is NOT terminated:
infinite
162
This is the Bending radius of Series 6 cable:
2.5 inch radius/5 inch diameter
163
This is Bending radius of series 7 cable
4 inch radius/8 inch diameter
164
Bending bending radius of series 11 cable
4.5 inch radius/9 inch diameter
165
When can you pull cable from the top of the reel?
When Climbing
166
Ground cable should be pulled from this part of the reel
The bottom/Under the reel
167
When climbing, connect the cable to this device keep from losing hold while climbing a ladder:
Breakaway clip
168
What type of F-connectors must be used and what degree of retention must they have:
Compression-type with 360 degree retention
169
Use this tool to ensure that you do not overtighten the F-connector
Torque Wrench
170
How tight must connections on the drop and interior wiring up to the outlet be?
Wrench tight
171
How tight must Connections from the wall plate to the input of the set top box and/or TV connections be
Finger Tight
172
What is the minimum torque that F connectors must be tightened to?
20 inch-pounds
173
To tighten a connector to 20 inch-pounds without a torque wrench, finger tighten and then turn the wrench this amount
1/6th of a turn
174
The length of the sealing sleeve on a F-connector
0.475 inch
175
These must be used on all outdoor F-connector interfaces to protect the threads from moisture contamination.
Thread Protector/Sealing Sleeve
176
This occurs when the drop cable crosses neighboring property lines:
Cable/Aerial Trespass
177
The aerial drop cable must be tensioned to a minimum of these dimensions:
6 inch sag for 50 feet in length
178
These are the strand that connects the pole line hardware to the anchor.
Guy
179
A steel support wire to which the coaxial and fiber optic cables are lashed in aerial installations:
Strand
180
The amplitude of TV carrier’s voltage, measured across 75 ohms, usually expressed in dBmV.
Signal Level
181
How much messenger wire should you peel back to prepare your cable to be attached at the pole
15-18 inches
182
For all new aerial drop installations, this device has replaced the 2-4-4 technique
Drop Hanger
183
When running an aerial drop, attach the drop in this order
Tap to mid span to house
184
Drop cables must be attached to this part of the strand and feeder
The Underside
185
A loop intentionally formed in the cable to compensate for expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes.
Expansion Loop
186
occurs when the signals within a cable system are not properly contained within the cable facility
Leakage/Egress
187
Strand clamps should be installed a minimum of this distance from the pole
30 inches
188
Strand clamps should be installed at least this distance from the tap
6 inches
189
A supporting device shaped like a letter, used for horizontal cables where wire or a drop hanger is attached
J-hook
190
Temporary aerial drop cables are allowed how many splices?
one
191
This area of an aerial drop must always be splice free
Between the span clamp and house
192
A cable line should run in this direction from the P-hook to the bond block
Vertically
193
Where is the prefered mounting point of the P-hook to the fascia board
Lower end, just below the gutter
194
What are the 4 steps of the underground drop installation process
Plan the drop route, work at the pedestal, bury the drop, work at the house
195
What are the 4 steps of the aerial drop installation process
Plan the drop route, work at the pole, crossing/hanging the drop, work at the house
196
Drops must enter the pedestal or vault from this location
Through the bottom
197
a type of cable which contains two conductors, one inside and the other outside around it, separated by an insulating layer.
coax cable
198
A rigid or flexible metallic or non-metallic raceway of circular cross-section through which cables can be pulled.
Conduit
199
A safety code written and administered by the National Fire Protection Association.
National Electrical Code
200
NEC
National Electrical Code
201
All underground cables must meet the minimum requirements of this NEC article
Article 820
202
This is used to house underground cable devices
Pedestal
203
This is the right to use another person's real estate for a specific purpose:
Easement
204
The right to travel over another person's land
right-of-way
205
Service distribution enclosures must be installed at this height:
4-5 feet
206
Cable guard must be used to protect cable to a minimum of this distance from the ground when routing on a house
4 feet
207
Cable guard must be used to protect cable to a minimum of this distance below the ground
8 inches
208
Utility color code: Electric power lines, cables, conduit and lighting cables
Red
209
Utility color code: Gas, oil, steam, petroleum or gaseous materials
Yellow
210
Utility color code: Communications, Alarm or signal lines, Cables or conduit
Orange
211
Utility color code: Potable water
Blue
212
Utility color code: Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines
Purple
213
Utility color code: Sewers and drain lines
Green
214
Utility color code: Proposed excavation
White
215
Utility color code: Temporary survey markings
Pink
216
Call this number before digging
811
217
This IOS version is required to run the OneDrop App:
IOS 9 and above
218
How many pins can you drop to mark the drop path on OneDrop:
2-10 pins
219
These 2 locations must be mapped when dropping pins on OneDrop:
The ped and house meter
220
This is calculated at the bottom of the screen when dropping pins on OneDrop:
The footage
221
What distance will Onedrop ask you to confirm your submission
over 300 feet
222
What 3 buttons are on the bottom of the screen when dropping pins on Onedrop:
Add pin, Adjust pin, Remove pin
223
How many pictures can you upload to Onedrop:
up to 3
224
What are the three choices under "conduit" in the Onedrop app
Useable, Not Useable, Not Present
225
What are the 3 types of bores supported by the Onedrop App
Road, Sidewalk, and Driveway
226
If you are in this status when opening up Onedrop, the job will automatically display
On Job
227
What 3 buttons are on the top of the Onedrop creation screen:
Menu, Clear, Submit
228
Click this button to open the map:
Enter Path
229
The first 2 pins in Onedrop are dropped in this order
House meter, Pedestal
230
The 3 photos recommended to upload consist of these three locations
Pedestal/Tap, Drop Path, Ground Block
231
These conditions in the Drop Path Obstacles section of Onedrop will trigger a scheduled appointment or a call to the customer
Dog in yard, Home during bury, Locked gate, Call first requested
232
This condition in the Drop Path Obstacles section of Ondrop is the only one that will trigger a prompt for more information:
Locked gate/Code ACS
233
These 2 people will receive an email once the SRO for Onedrop has been created:
Tech and Tech Supervisor
234
Account numbers are this many digits long:
16
235
Name 4 of the 7 reasons for a temp line not being present in the Onedrop app
States Prohibited, Crosses Roadway, Crosses Sidewalk, Crosses Driveway, Referral Required, Customer Declined, and Other
236
When opening a pedestal, you may encounter what 4 hazards
Snakes, Spiders, Wasps/Bees, and Rodents
237
An underground drop cable must extend how far above the tap at the pedestal or vault?
12 inches
238
RTV
Room Temperature Vulcanizing
239
The conduit for underground drops must be buried a minimum of this depth:
8 inches
240
Cable guard must be used to protect cable to a minimum of this distance from the ground when routing from the pole
8 feet
241
The three methods for burying a cable
Hand Digging, Trenching/Plowing/Boring, and Joint trenching
242
burying a cable or conduit in the same trench as the power or phone lines when they are installed on the property is called what?
Joint Trenching
243
Underground splices must be at least this distance from a driveway or sidewalk
12 inches
244
This type of tubing must never be used for sealing buried drop splaces
Air-shrinkable/Heat-shrinkable
245
All temporary drops must be buried within this time of when the temporary drop was first installed
30 days
246
if a temporary drop must be run in locations where pedestrian traffic cannot be prohibited, one of these methods must be used
mark with fluorescent flags or wrap with caution tape
247
where should temporary drops be installed to minimize the potential for third parties tripping or entangling themselves
Along the fence line
248
What are the 2 ways to locate a job in T360?
"Select job" on home screen, or "find a job" in the hamburger menu
249
How many jobs are displayed in the carousel menu
As many as are in you current and upcoming timeframe
250
Access feeds from the customer timeline tool under this section
Customer Notes
251
This is the section you will find the job number, address, tenure, account number, primary phone number, account balance, and node
Customer Card
252
Once you tap the en-route button, what will automatically open?
Google Maps
253
A geo-fence alert will pop up when you have arrived within what distance of your destination>
0.1 miles
254
How many times can you tap the snooze button before going on job?
3 times
255
This icon represent the "on Job" status
a wrench
256
Tech360 contains a search feature that allows technicians to search for a customer by entering one of these 4 criteria
Address, Phone Number, Account Number, or Drop Tag
257
Tap this button to see additional account details while on job
More
258
This icon represents the "break" status
Coffee mug
259
This icon represents the "lunch" status
A Hamburger
260
The notes section will include notes from these 4 types of employees
Techs, TSC, TLC, CAE
261
Account codes are separated into these 2 sections
Requested and Existing
262
For a full listing of all rate codes on the account tap this button
Package info
263
What are the 4 types of codes you will find under package info while on job
Feature, Service, Equipment, and Labor Task
264
If a code does not have a search friendly name, how will it be displayed
As a dash
265
What can you use to search for equipment in your buffer regardless of if the device has a cable card
Serial Number
266
When removing or swapping equipment, use the blue circle menu which is located here:
The bottom right
267
How do you refresh T360?
Hold and swipe the screen down
268
When there is an issue, the PHT tab will show these signal levels
Flux codes, Upstream transmit and actual transmit power, and downstream received and SNR of every channel
269
Indicates a good connection in the MoCA menu
Green Line
270
Indicates that the device is online in the MoCA menu
Green Check
271
Shows the networks broadcasting and what channel they are on
WiFi Visualizer
272
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
273
If a device in the WiFi tab is not connected, what information will be displayed
The last time the device was connected
274
What is the range of the best RSSI that the technician will likely see on stationary devices
-35 to -40 dBm
275
This will automatically run when pressing "complete job"
PHT
276
You can select up to how many closed codes?
6
277
What is the name of the menu on the left hand side of the screen
Hamburger Menu
278
a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide
Internet
279
PHT
Premise Health Test
280
Under device details, this tab was added to keep you up to date on the latest from the comcast communications team
Articles
281
A new article is indicated by this marker
A yellow ribbon
282
You can save and unsave an article by clicking on this shape next to the article
A Star
283
Used to provide fall protection when working from an aerial lift or bucket truck
Body Harness
284
Used to protect customer floors from dirt and grime when entering a customer’s home.
Boot Cover
285
Used for attaching to a lanyard, lifeline, or deceleration device. Also used for positioning and restraint
Climbing Belt
286
Climbing Belts must meet these 2 standards
CFR 1910.268 and 1926.959
287
Helps keep hard hat stable on a CommTech’s head.
Hard Hat Strap
288
Prevents head injury, absorbs 75% of the force of a blow.
Hard Hat
289
Hard hats must meet this standard
ANSI Z89.1 Type 1 or 2 with an E-rating
290
The length of a safety strap
6 feet
291
A flexible line of rope, wire rope/cable, or webbing which generally has a connector at each end for securing a body belt or body harness to a lifeline, deceleration device, or anchorage.
Safety Strap
292
Used to wrap around the top rungs on your ladder and the mainline strand when you climb to the top of a ladder to reach an aerial tap
Safety Strap
293
Used to protect the eyes when working, observing, or supervising any work operation where there is a reasonable chance that there could be an injury to the eye.
Safety Glasses
294
Safety glasses must meet what standard?
ANSI Z87.1
295
Used when working at night on or near roadways
Safety Vest
296
Safety Vest must meet this specification
Class 3 high visibility vest
297
Used with gaffs for climbing telephone poles.
Climber Leg Straps
298
Attaches to climber straps on leg to keep climber stationary and eliminate chafing.
Climber Pads
299
Provides the first permanent step on wood utility poles.
Detachable Pole Step
300
Used to measure the correct length, width, thickness, and shape of the gaff.
Gaff Gauge
301
Used to protect tips of gaffs when not in use.
Gaff Guards
302
Used for climbing poles. Attaches to climber leg straps
Gaffs
303
Designed to provide the ability to work and have the free use of both hands.
Pole Safety Strap
304
Dimensions of a Pole Safety Strap:
2" wide by 6 feet long
305
Used to drive screws.
Driver Bit Kit
306
Used when cutting in a low voltage frame.
Drywall Saw
307
Used to pull wires through conduits, walls, and confined areas.
Fish Tape
308
Used for cutting metal.
Hacksaw
309
Used for pounding nails into, or extracting nails from, some other object.
Claw Hammer
310
Designed for pole-line work. Has the weight to drive lag bolts
Lineman's Double-Face Hammer
311
Used for general cutting purposes, such as cutting a small slit in the carpet from the wall out, so that a hole can be drilled.
Utility Knife
312
Used to secure and undo hex type screws and nuts.
Nut Driver
313
Manufactured with a secure tongue and groove design for a non-slip grip, even under heavy pressure.
Channellock Tongue and Groove Pliers
314
Channellock Tongue and Groove Pliers are also known as this
Pump Pliers
315
Used for cutting telephone lines in confined spaces.
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
316
Used for cutting small wires.
Cable Cutter
317
Used for gripping small objects and bending and cutting cable and wire.
Lineman's Pliers
318
For general use looping, bending, and cutting.
Needle Nose or Long Nose Pliers
319
Pliers For heavy duty use.
Slip Joint Pliers
320
tool that protects against electrical shocks
Portable GFCI Adapter
321
Important in starting holes for drilling holes and self-tap screws to prevent splitting wood or sliding on metal surfaces.
Scratch Awl
322
Used to tighten and undo various types of screws.
Screwdriver Kit
323
Used to locate wood and metal studs behind walls.
Stud Finder
324
Used to ensure precision and accuracy.
Tape Measure
325
Confirms a level wall plate and house box.
Torpedo Level
326
Used to clean surfaces and to create a better conductive area for attaching electrical connections.
Wire Brush
327
Used for telephony and twisted pair wire preparation.
Wire Stripper
328
What size wires will the wire stripper accommodate
16-24 AWG
329
Used for multi-purpose tightening of connectors, fasteners, bolts, and nuts.
Adjustable or open ended wrench
330
Used to access the external NID enclosure found on the exterior of home; contains the junction between the telephone company’s line and a home’s point of entry telephone line.
Can Wrench
331
Used with nuts or bolt heads with a hexagonal shape.
Combo Wrench
332
Used to precisely apply a specific tightness to cable connectors
Torque Open-End Wrench
333
An aggressive self-feed bit that cuts fast and clean holes in wood.
Auger Bit
334
Minimum torque requirement for a torque open-end wrench
20 inch/lbs
335
Used for pre-drilling in masonry or stucco.
Con-Sert Tool
336
The width of a #8 Con-Sert Tool
1/8 inch
337
The width of a #9 Con-Sert Tool
3/16 inch
338
Used to perform a wide range of heavy-duty fastening applications.
Cordless Drill
339
Used for positioning all bit and shaft sizes.
D'Versibit Placement Tool
340
To be used with D’Versibit Placement Tool.
Flex Bit
341
Used for rough boring in wood.
Spade Drill Bit
342
Used to secure coaxial and twisted pair wiring without deforming the cable.
Cable Clip Gun
343
Multi-function telephone tool cuts, strips, and crimps for easy on-the-job, one-tool application.
Crimp Tool
344
Used to strip the jacket off twisted pair wiring.
Data and Telephone Cable Jacket Stripper
345
Used to form an RF-tight connection to a properly prepared piece of cable
Drop Cable Compression Tool
346
Prepares coaxial cable for F-connector installation. Blade should be changed monthly.
Drop Cable Stripping Tool/Cable Prep Tool
347
Makes installation of electrical, voice, data, video, and security wires easier in dark spaces such as above ceilings, below subfloors, and inside walls.
Glo Rod
348
Designed to lift or pull cable or limbs out of the way.
Lay-Up Stick Wire Raising Tool
349
Used for poking or adjusting small wires or components.
Spudger
350
Allows for pulling cable with ease.
Cable Caddy
351
Used to carry Customer Premises Equipment.
CPE Tote
352
Used for transporting equipment from warehouse to vehicle.
Hand Cart/Hand Truck
353
Used to mark off long distances with great precision and accuracy.
Measuring Wheel
354
Used for getting cable over or through trees
Throwing Weight
355
Provides organization and storage of a wide range of tools and accessories needed at the jobsite.
Tool Bag
356
Used to carry the utility bag and/or the tool bag around the waist.
Tool Belt
357
Attaches to the tool belt to provide space for a large number of tools
Tool Pouch
358
Made of canvas, designed for carrying small parts and tools
Utility Bag
359
Used to install or remove terminators from a tap port
CAM Style Locking Terminator Tool
360
Used to open telephone pedestals and boxes.
Hex Security Tool
361
Made of brass, Designed for opening Cable TV Pedestals and some MDU lock boxes.
Pedestal Skeleton Security Key
362
Used when installing or removing F-connectors within a security shield
Security Shield Tool or Trap Wrench
363
Designed for opening cable TV pedestals and some MDU lock boxes.
Star Key Security Tool
364
Verifies a properly wired, functioning electrical outlet.
Circuit or Receptacle or Polarity Tester
365
Another name for continuity tester, Used to test for continuity and short circuits on coaxial cables
Pocket Toner
366
Used for performing downstream RF testing, DOCSIS testing, and ingress testing on the customer’s RF network in accordance with the Xfinity Home Certification Standard.
Digital Signal Level Meter
367
Checks for any excess voltage on the customer drop system and is used to identify potentially dangerous electrical conditions.
Foreign Voltage Detector
368
Used to identify location and severity of hidden faults in a cable line.
Time Domain Reflectometer
369
Used for tracing wire or cable
Tone and Probe Kit
370
What does a Volt Ohm Meter measure
Volts, AC, DC, Resistance, and Current
371
Used for communication, technical resources, and workforce management training.
IOS or Symbol Device
372
Used to reach the outside eaves of a home for flex clipping cable around a home, or can also be used to access vaulted ceilings or attic entrances.
Combo Ladder
373
A Type 1A combo ladder can support up to this weight
300 Pounds
374
A Type 1AA combo ladder can support up to this weight
375 Pounds
375
Used to access vaulted ceilings or attic entrances.
Step Ladder
376
Used to access an aerial tap or other aerial equipment in the field.
Extension Ladder
