Procedures To Install Structured Cabling Systems

Question 1

What two divisions of construction specifications are used for telecommunications?

Answer 1

Divisons 16 and 17

Question 2

Identify three cabling installation details that should be included in the cabling installation drawings

Answer 2

Cable size, cable quantity, cable description, cable routing, supporting hardware, termination

Question 3

Identify four categories of information that should be included in the plans for cable installation

Answer 3

list of materials, scope of work, schedule, any other documents that detail the process or method of installation

Question 4

Name four desirable attributes of a cable installer

Answer 4

1. Technically competent
2. Safety conscious
3. Professional attitude and appearance
4. Communicate effectively

Question 5

When you install large volumes of backbones or horizontal cables, how many cables should be placed in a group?

Answer 5

No more than 15-20 cables should be placed in a group

Question 6

Identify three cable support system components

Answer 6

Conduits, cable trays, wire ways, underfloor systems, ceiling pathways/space, plywood backboards and associated support hardware

Question 7

Is conduit a good pathway choice when flexibility is required?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Name three underfloor systems for distributing cable

Answer 8

Underfloor duct, cellular floor, raised access floor

Question 9

Can fire-retardant plywood be painted?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Describe what can occur to data transmission on copper cable if the cable tie is tied too tightly

Answer 10

Loss of signal, increased crosstalk and attenuation, cable failure

Question 11

Identify an advantage of wire saddles or guides over ty-wraps

Answer 11

Wire saddles or guides can support a large volume of cabling; cables can be added or removed without having to cut ty-wraps

Question 12

Kinked cable simply needs to be straightened out to regain normal function. True or False?

Answer 12

False. Damage could be done to the conductors or insulation, lowering the transmission rates or leading to cable failure

Question 13

What is the pulling tension of Cat 5 horizontal distribution cable?

Answer 13

25 lbw (110 N)

Question 14

What is the most effective method of preventing EMI sources from interfering with cable?

Answer 14

Have enough space between the EMI sources and the cable

Question 15

Installing photocopiers in telecommunications closets is a good way to save space. True or False?

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Higher categories of cable (Cat 5e, 6, 7) are more robust and therefore do not require as careful handling as Cat 3 cable. True or False?

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What information should the installer mark on the outlet jacks?

Answer 17

Cable number, jack number, transmission type the jack supports (data, telephone)

Question 18

What is the main termination component in a telecommunications room?

Answer 18

Punchdown block

Question 19

Which industry is still a major user of the 66 block?

Answer 19

Telephone industry

Question 20

Identify two connecting blocks that are in use now for LAN wiring

Answer 20

110 block, BIX block

Question 21

Identify two different methods of cable termination and interconnection to equipment in the telecommunications room

Answer 21

patch panels, cross-connects, interconnects

Question 22

What are the three conductors on the switchboard jack?

Answer 22

tip, ring, sleeve

Question 23

What is the most common termination method for twisted-pair wire?

Answer 23

Insulation displacement conductor (IDC)

Question 24

What point should be your first choice for the telecommunications bonding system?

Answer 24

The buildings service grounding electrode system