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Various CT level questions Flashcards

1
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Two causes for an aerial lift to cease functioning while aloft

A

Hydraulic lift malfunction

Inoperable upper controls

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2
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Three aerial lift operational hazards

A

Electrocution

Injuries from falling, equipment failure, and unstable maneuvering

Traffic lanes

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3
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Describe how the commtech’s role may contribute to a successful preventative maint. program?

A

Respond quickly and efficiently to restore service

perform work without degrading or interrupting service

Work toward preventative maint. rather than repair

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4
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Three main causes of aerial lift accidents?

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stability problems

operator error

violating OSHA regulations

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5
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How often are vehicle maint. checks completed?

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Daily, weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, and semi-annually

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6
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Once completed the FCC form 320 is kept in?

A

The public file

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7
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Output C/N improves by _____ for each dB the input is raised?

A

1dB

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8
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What are two fiber splicing methods?

A

Fusion

Mechanical

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9
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Hum modulation is measured in?

A

Percentages

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10
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Why is 16 QAM a faster modulation technique than QPSK?

A

Four amplitude levels are used.

2 above and 2 below each axis

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11
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What is considered to be a ‘headend’ FCC POP test?

A

Differential Gain

Differential Phase

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12
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T or F The video carrier under test must be on for the CTB measurement?

A

False

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13
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What do you test prior to operating from the aerial lift bucket

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Always test the lift controls from the ground daily and verify that all are operating properly

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14
Q

7 Touchstones

A 
Diversity
Respect
Quality
Ethics
Enthusiasm
Employee Focus
Flexibility
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15
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What is an advantage that rebuilding a system has over an upgrade

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Rebuilding increases the useable bandwidth

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16
Q

A reflection with the same polarity as the launch reflection indicates a(n)?

A

Open

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17
Q

What is Comcasts goal for network reliability?

A

4 nines / 99.99%

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18
Q

ICFR must be measured through a _______

A

Set-top-box

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19
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The _______ is the load-bearing component of an aerial hardline cable installation

A

Strand

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20
Q

What is meant by single mode?

A

One wavelength

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21
Q

Batteries should be within ____ VDC of each other

A

.3VDC

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22
Q

Which architecture offers the highest level of reliability?

A

Ring

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23
Q

Maximum length of data carrying CAT5

A

328’ or 100 meters

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24
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Three parts of fiber

A

Core
Cladding
Coating

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25
Q

Three criteria for positioning your aerial lift

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Minimize reach

Avoid overhead obstacles

Provide safe and proper lift rotation

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26
Q

What material is used for doping fiber amps in the 1550nm band?

A

Erbium

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27
Q

When a loss of AC is determined to be a power company problem you should?

A

Contact the power company and follow your systems stand-by generator procedures

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28
Q

Deactivate anonymous call rejection

A

*87

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29
Q

Refractive index

A

Ratio of the velocity of light of two mediums of optical glass

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30
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Port-to-port isolation

A

The difference between the two output ports with the input port terminated

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31
Q

What is the cut-off freq. for a sub-split diplex filter at/around

A

50 Mhz

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32
Q

A cable with a single strength member in the center surrounded by the color coded buffer tube is known as?

A

Loose tube

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33
Q

Number of cycles of an AC waveform that occur in one second?

A

Frequency

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34
Q

What type of guy is used when strand changes direction?

A

Side Guy

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35
Q

What causes beats?

A

Unwanted carriers entering the system

Co-channel

Amp levels running several dB higher than specified

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36
Q

How much time should be added to the 3-4 second rule when towing a trailer?

A

2 seconds

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37
Q

What is the maximum variation within a 24hr adjacent channel interval?

A

3dB

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38
Q

When performing a proof-of-performance, what is the maximum variation within a 6mo interval?

A

8dB

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39
Q

Initiate call trace

A

*57

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40
Q

How many times must the 24hr level variation test be performed?

A

4

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41
Q

Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?

A

He didn’t have the guts!

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42
Q

Calculation for Wavelength?

A

Freq / speed of light

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43
Q

Laser Classes

A

ANSI Standard Z-136
Class 1: Safe as long as not disassembled

Class 2/2A: Eye hazard if beam is viewed

Class 3A: Eye hazard if collected or focused on the eye

Class 3B: Eye hazard if the direct or reflected beam is viewed

Class 4: Eye and skin hazard

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44
Q

What is the OTDR “dead zone” and how do you overcome its effect?

A

The length of fiber nearest the OTDR that is affected by the recovery of the receiver from the laser test pulse.

Overcome by using a “launch fiber” sometimes called a “pulse suppressor”

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45
Q

4 types of AC waveforms?

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Sine
Square
Quasi-square
Sawtooth

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46
Q

A reliability of “five nines” would allow how much downtime per year?

A

5.24 mins.

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47
Q

What is required to safely operate your aerial lift vehicle at the work site?

A

Properly using decals

Understand operational hazards

Utilize proper traffic controls techniques and safety equipment

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48
Q

Laser commonly used for downstream laser transmitters?

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(DFB) Distributive Feedback

49
Q

Hazards involved in parking an aerial lift on a slope

A

Reduced stability

Places additional stress on the rotation system

Requires extra precaution to avoid overturning the vehicle

50
Q

What doe s a spectrum analyzer do?

A

Continually scans the spectrum and has ‘zoom’ functionality

51
Q

The effect that causes the optical signal to remain within the core of the optical fiber is called?

A

total internal reflection

52
Q

What PPE should always be worn while working in your bucket?

A

Hardhat, gloves, safety boots, and eye protection

53
Q

What situations require aerial rescue of an aerial lift operator?

A

Mechanical failure

Operator falling out of the bucket

Upper controls becoming inoperable

54
Q

What component converts AC power to DC power needed to operate an amplifier?

A

DC power pack

55
Q

Three protection methods used when working above 4ft on a tower?

A

Double lanyard
Fixed cable system
Retractable device

56
Q

When does the 2-15ft rule apply?

A

when setting up a road side work zone 2ft from the curb or 15ft from the edge of the road

57
Q

Amount of time it takes a waveform to complete 1 cycle?

A

Period

58
Q

Goals of using proper traffic control techniques

A

Reduce accidents, minimize the chance of injury to employees and the public, reduce the chance of damage to private and public property, minimize the possibility of claims and litigation arising from work zone accidents, reducing confusion to motorists, expedite traffic flow, improve public image

59
Q

What causes a stationary (or slightly moving)vertical bar in the video portion of a channel?

A

Cross Modulation

60
Q

T or F a CLI flyover can be done at 450 meters?

A

True

61
Q

How many phase angles are there in QAM?

A

4

0/360, 90, 180, and 270 degrees

62
Q 
L
A
S
E
R
A 
Light 
Amplification
Stimulated by
Emission of
Radiation
63
Q

What is the function of the video bandwidth filter on a spectrum analyzer?

A

Takes the RF energy that has already passed through the RBW filter and the detector and smoothes it out

64
Q

Nyquist’s Rule?

A

C/N gets worse by 3dB each time the number of amps doubles.

65
Q

Gated testing is ________

A

The ability to perform an intrusive test, non-intrusively.

66
Q

How do you prevent accidental contact with electrical power?

A

Position your bucket lower than any power lines or components

ie. transformers

67
Q

Ratio of the velocity of light of two mediums of optical glass?

A

Refractive Index

68
Q

What are the advantages of an HFC network?

A

Enhanced picture quality

Increased reliability

Decreased cost of system maint.

69
Q

Components included in an aerial lift inspection

A

Bolts, welds, hydraulic oil level, hydraulic oil lines, loose objects on the boom and in the bucket, lower and upper controls, leveling system, decals, and bucket.

70
Q

Minimum Clearance Requirements

A 
300V or less: Avoid Contact
over 300V under 750V: 12 inches
over 750V under 2 KV: 18 inches
over 2 KV under 15 KV: 24 inches
over 15 KV under 37 KV: 36 inches
over 37 KV under 87.5 KV: 42 inches
71
Q

Types of decals

A

Danger

Warning

Caution

Operating Instructions / Notice

72
Q

Which fiber is considered to be the first fiber in the bundle?

A

Blue fiber, blue tube

73
Q

What is the purpose of an EQ in a CATV amplifier?

A

It compensates for cable loss

74
Q

When are aerial lift inspections conducted

A

Daily
Weekly
Monthly

75
Q

Ohms law for voltage?

A

E=IxR

76
Q

1 complete sine wave?

A

Cycle

77
Q

What are the different fiber connectors?

A 
FC: ferruled connector
SC: snap connector
APC: angle polished connector
UPC: ultra polished connector
LCSC: Special optical fiber connector used in gigabit Ethernet devices
78
Q

Loop resistance is equal to the sum of the resistance of its_______and_______?

A

Center conductor

Sheath

79
Q

How do you stand in your bucket to avoid falling out?

A

Feet flat on the floor of the bucket

80
Q

How do you raise and lower tools and equipment from the bucket?

A

Hand line

81
Q

What do you evaluate before ascending in an aerial lift?

A

Evaluate the desired work position of your bucket

82
Q

Ohms law for current?

A

I=E/R

83
Q

T or F Hum Modulation must be checked on at least 2 channels?

A

False

84
Q

What is the first priority in an emergency rescue operation where the operator is injured or incapacitated?

A

The safety of the personnel involved

85
Q

Fiber work area

A

Flat smooth surface
Dark color
Resistant to the chemicals you’ll be using

86
Q

In fiber what is the largest cause of attenuation?

A

Scattering

87
Q

Three Federal aerial lift safety rules?

A

OSHA
ANSI
DOT

88
Q

To prevent stress on the fiber, cable manufacturers put about 1% more fiber in the cable then the length of the cable itself to allow for some “stretch”. This is called?

A

Lay loss factor

89
Q

If you detect a leak coming from a customers house you must?

A

Notify the customer and arrange for access so that repairs can be made

90
Q

What must you do prior to working aloft in your bucket?

A

always put on an approved fall arrest system (five point harness and deceleration lanyard)

91
Q

Three aerial lift limits

A

Boom lift capacity

Bucket load capacity

Chassis weight

92
Q

T or F CLI measurements are included in the FCC POP tests

A

False

93
Q

What is the first thing you should do after an accident?

A

Protect / Secure the scene

94
Q

The 24hr level variation tests must be performed at what intervals?

A

5-7 hours apart

95
Q

Activate speed dial 8?

A

*74

96
Q

Low cost narrow bandwidth laser used in the return path of two-way networks?

A

Fabry-Perot

97
Q

What are the two common wavelengths used for optical fiber?

A

1310nm

1550nm

98
Q

Two main risks associated with operating an aerial lift?

A

electrocution

injuries caused by falling

99
Q

How often are FCC proof of performance tests performed?

A

Twice a year

100
Q

How many test channels are needed for a 700Mhz system proof-of-performance?

A

10

101
Q

DOCSIS

A 
Data
Over
Cable
Service
Interface
Specification
102
Q

Ingress?

A

Undesired signals entering the cable plant

103
Q

For every dB the levels of an amplifier are raised, the carrier to Xmod ratio gets________?

A

2dB worse

104
Q

How do you secure / optimize the stability of your aerial lift vehicle?

A

Maintain proper tire pressure

Position the vehicle near the work site

Face the vehicle up or down slope

Head the boom uphill and maintain the boom beyond the center of the vehicle

Use outrigger pads
Do not exceed a 5deg slope

105
Q

Star code for last number dialed?

A

*69

106
Q

What “absolute measurement” do you make with a power meter?

A

optical power

107
Q

Three areas of lift inspections

A

truck
boom
bucket

108
Q

The FCC form used to monitor CLI performance is?

A

FCC form 320

109
Q

A leak between 54-216 Mhz must not exceed

A

20umv at 3 meters

110
Q

When using a TDR to find a fault you should?

A

Test the cable from both ends and cut the overlapping portion in half

111
Q

Formula for C/N

A

C/N=L1-(NF-59.2)

112
Q

The FCCs concern with CATV signal leakage is due to?

A

Interference with navigational and communications equipment

113
Q

Methods used to perform CLI tests are?

A

Fly over

System ride out

114
Q

Commtech work shirts should be made of what material?

A

100% cotton

115
Q

Which pad value is typically used in return amplifiers?

A

Zero

116
Q

Ohms law for resistance?

A

R=E/I

117
Q

T or F it does not matter which fiber is spliced first when restoring a cut fiber during an outage?

A

False

118
Q

What is “7” equal to in binary?

A

0111

119
Q

What gas is produced when batteries are charging?

A

Hydrogen

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