TDMM Chapter 10 Flashcards
Administration
The methodology defining the documentation requirements of a cabling system
AIM
Automated Infrastructure Management
Hardware/Software system that documents, monitors and automates the management of information technology
Cable Labeling System
A scheme employed when identifying communications cable or its associated hardware
Identifier
An item of information that links a specific element of the telecom infrastructure with its corresponding record
Labeling System
A methodology which allows unique identifiers to be assigned to all elements of an ICT infrastructure
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification
Technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify people of objects
Which class of telecom administration system is assinged to a premises served by a single ER?
Class 1
Which class of telecom administration system is assigned to a tenant that is served by one or more telecom spaces?
Class 2
Which class of telecom administration system is assigned to a campus
Class 3
Which class of telecom administration system is assigned to a multisite system?
Class 4
Name four methods used to manage administration systems
- Paper based system
- General purpose spreadsheet software
- Special purpose cable management software
- AIM systems
What is the minimum recommended record keeping system?
Spreadsheet
Name the two most relevant factors for determining the minimum class of administration for a telecom infrastructure
- Size of the infrastructure
- Complexity of the infrastructure
What is the minimum class of administration that can be used to administer cabling pathways?
Class 2
A class 2 administration system includes all Class 1 admin elements. What are three additional identifiers used in a Class 2 system?
- Backbone cabling
- Multi element grounding and bonding systems
- Firestopping
True or False
Class 4 administration systems may be managed with a paper based system
True
Name two requirements for identifiers
- Must be unique within the administration system
- Must explicitly define the element to which they refer
Name the three basic elements of an administration system
- Labeling or other means of identification
- Recordkeeping system
- Identifier scheme
Name four factors to consider when choosing a labeling scheme
- Size of the admin system
- Whether it is for an old or new building
- Type of components used
- Owners preferance
Name three types of information that may be included in the identifier for a telecom cabling pathway
- Type of pathway followed by a sequential number
- Floor in multi story building
- Campus zone numbers for underground pathways on large campuses
What is the purpose of adding colored tape to a cable?
Act as an aid in troubleshooting
True or False
Cables shall be labeled on both ends with the cable identifier
True