.

1 During the rough-in phase of your wiring project, you pull several wires from the staging area to individual work areas. Which other task
should be accomplished during this phase?
The cable should be tested for standards compliance.

The cable should be labeled at both ends.

The cable should be terminated at both ends.

The cable should be terminated at the end that is not in the telecommunications room.
 10.1.1 Overview

2 What is the difference between a swivel used in pulling cable and one that is used in pulling fiber-optic cable?

There is no difference.

The fiber-optic swivel can handle pulling tension exceeding 5000 pounds.
The fiber-optic swivel is designed to break away with pulling loads greater than 600 pounds.

The fiber-optic swivel can rotate even under heavy loads.

10.2.4 Pulleys and swivels

3 What is the purpose of a walk-through? (Choose two.)

It provides complete clarification as to what is missing or left undone.

It allows the installer to explain to the customer why certain things are left undone.

It verifies that the work has been done to the customer's satisfaction.

It provides the installer with a chance to suggest network enhancements to the customer.

It provides the installer with a chance to explain the installed technology to the customer.
12.4.1 Customer final walk-through

4 What is the IEEE 802 standard for wireless LAN technology?

802.11

802.3

802.8

802.7
 6.2.4 The IEEE 802 Standards

What are two reasons why excess cable should be left at the location indicated by the arrow? (Choose two.)
to allow for easy removal and servicing of the faceplate

to minimize the amount of NEXT in the circuit

to allow for later re-termination of the jack

to allow for easy toning of the cable

to allow the jack to be easily relocated

11.1.2 Cutting cable to length

6 What color is the 14th pair of a 25-pair telecommunications cable?

white/orange

red/green

black/brown

yellow/blue

violet/slate
11.3.2 25-pair color code
7

When terminating a Cat5e cable to a 110 block, what is the role of the tool pictured?
to punch down the individual wires in the Cat5e cable

to properly seat C clips into the 110 block

to trim off excess cable from the 110 block

to punch down individual wires in the 110 block

11.3.3 4-pair color code

8 When making a crossover cable, which pairs are reversed?

1 and 2

2 and 3

3 and 4

1 and 3
7.4.6 Crossover cables

When terminating a Cat5e cable into the connector pictured, which two of the following statements are correct? (Choose two.)
Pair one always appears on pins 4 and 5.

Pair two always appears on pins 3 and 6.

Pair three always appears on pins 1 and 2.

Pair four always appears on pins 7 and 8.

11.3.3 4-pair color code

10 How is excess wire removed when terminating a Cat5e cable into an RJ-45 (mini-com) jack?
The excess wire is removed automatically when it is placed into the correct slots in the connector.

The excess wire is removed automatically when the front and back of the connector are locked together.

Excess wire must be manually removed with snips after the front and back of the jack are locked together.

Excess wire must be removed manually with snips before the jack is locked together.

Excess wire does not need to be removed from this type of connector.
 11.3.6 RJ-45 plugs and jacks

11

Which statement describes the RJ-45 plug that is pictured?

It is terminated using the EIA/TIA 568A standard.

It is terminated using the EIA/TIA 568B standard.

It is terminated using the ISO 1673 standard.

It is terminated using the IEEE 1802 standard.

 11.3.3 4-pair color code

12 When installing new cabling to expand an existing infrastructure, what should be done in regard to the UTP color-coding scheme.
EIA/TIA 568A should always be used for the new cabling infrastructure.

EIA/TIA 568B should always be used for the new cabling infrastructure.

The new cabling should follow the scheme that is currently in use.

The customer should be consulted as to which scheme to use and all existing and new cabling should conform to the scheme.

All new and existing cabling should be upgraded to the newer EIA/TIA 568B standard.
  11.3.3 4-pair color code

13 What is the minimum bend radius that should be provided for connectors used in fiber-optic enclosures?
2.5 cm

5 cm

7.5 cm

10 cm
 5.1.4 Enclosure systems and patch panels

14 Why is it acceptable to leave 1 m (3.3 ft) of fiber-optic cable in the outlet box during the rough-in phase?
This is required in case the outlet must be relocated.

Fiber-optic cable is not affected by attenuation so the extra length will not degrade performance.

The excess fiber-optic cabling is cut off before termination so it does not matter how much is left during rough-in.

The methods for terminating fiber-optic cable require the slack for cable manipulation.
 11.1.2 Cutting cable to length

15 What are two reasons why it is important to generate a set of as-built diagrams for any network installation? (Choose two.)
This documentation is a requirement of EIA/TIA 569B.

This documentation will provide information required for troubleshooting.

This documentation is required to receive the final payment.

This documentation is required for future infrastructure enhancements.

This documentation explains the planned network infrastructure to the customer.

 12.3.3 As-built documentation

16 Why is it necessary to provide customers with a permanent record of cable certification data? (Choose two.)
to provide evidence that the network infrastructure was installed exactly as planned

to provide proof that additional funds are required to improve network performance

to provide a record of quality and accuracy at the date of job completion

to provide a baseline measurement for network performance

 12.3.3 As-built documentation

17 Which TIA/EIA standard addresses the Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces?
TIA/EIA-569-A

TIA/EIA-570-A

TIA/EIA-568-A

TIA/EIA-607
6.2.6 IEEE 802.11 (WiFi)

18 When running cable through a firewall, what is the purpose of fire-stopping?

stops drafts

stops sound

restores appearance

restores wall integrity

 4.1.5 Codes and standards

19 A cabler is installing two RJ-45 jacks in a room down the hall from the TR. The horizontal cable run is approximately 89 m. The cabler
notices that both 305 m (1000ft) boxes of cable have starting and ending numbers inscribed on the boxes. Box A has a starting number
of 12,321 m and an ending number of 12,406 m. Box B has a starting number of 14,562 m and an ending number of 14,682 m. What is
 true about the cable boxes?
Both boxes have enough cable.

Box A does not have enough cable and box B has enough cable.

Box A has enough cable and box B does not have enough cable.

Neither box has enough cable.

 7.1.5 The labeling process

20 Three cables need to be pulled into a newly renovated office. If hash marks will be temporarily used to identify the cables, what is the
correct number of marks and the correct location of the marks?
one mark 1 m (3 ft) apart on each end

one mark 2 m (6 ft) apart on each end

two marks 0.5 m (1.5 ft) apart on each end

three marks 1 m (3 ft) apart on each end

 7.1.5 The labeling process

21 In the past, cables were tied into tight geometric patterns such as squares or rectangles. What are three disadvantages of tying cables
together for long distances? (Choose three.)
Long, tightly-tied cable bundles eliminate crosstalk between cables.

Tied cable bundles make it difficult to perform a simple pull check.

Long, parallel cable runs may promote crosstalk between cables.

Forcing cables into such tight arrays may exert stress on them and cause bend radius problems.

Long, tightly-tied cable bundles promote the induction of electrons from high voltage lines.
 7.5.6 Horizontal and Vertical Distribution (Backbone cabling)

22 What is the minimum gauge of wire that can be bonded to a TGB?

4 AWG

6 AWG

8 AWG

no minimum
7.3.6 Telecommunications grounding busbars

23 What is the preferred method of providing a ground for electrical systems?

connecting the ground wire to an existing ground electrode

connecting the ground wire to an underground water pipe

connecting the ground wire to a steel girder

connecting the ground wire to an existing lightning arrester

 1.4.5 Grounding

24 What is the proper way to label a phone wall plate that is located in room 104 of the local library?
phone

104A

104 phone

library
 7.1.4 Cable Documentation and Labeling

25 A pull check is going to be performed on a cable running through the ceiling from a cable box. What is the purpose of the pull check?
to check for any unwanted stress on the cable

to check to see if the cable was securely fastened

 to test the strength member of the cable

to locate the other end of the cable

 7.5.6 Horizontal and Vertical Distribution (Backbone cabling)

26 A cabler must restore the power and lights to a work area. The cabler locates the circuit breaker box and notices that it has a padlock on
it. Which person should the cabler seek to have the padlock removed so that power can be restored?
property owner

construction site supervisor

team leader

worker who installed lock

 1.5.10 Using Lockout/Tagout to control hazardous energy

27 Which two types of ladders are the most appropriate for working around electricity? (Choose two.)
wood

aluminum

fiberglass

steel

titanium
 1.5.5 Proper use of ladders

28 A cable installer is running cable in a new building and the sounds coming from the construction site frequently exceed 110 decibels.
Both ear plugs and ear muffs are located in an onsite toolbox. What should the cable installer do?
use the ear muffs

use the ear plugs

use the ear plugs and the ear muffs

nothing, since this is a normal range

 1.6.4 Hearing protection

29 While undertaking an emergency splicing session on fiber-optic cable, several fiber-optic shards fall onto a worker's shirt. What is the
safest action that the worker can take to remove the shards?
brush the shards into the trashcan with a small broom

use a paper towel to brush the shards off onto the floor

use two fingers to remove the shards and place them on the ground to sweep up later

use a piece of tape to remove the shards

 1.5.6 Fiber-optic safety considerations

30 What is the main reason that fiber-optic scraps need to be disposed of properly?
The scraps may puncture trash bags.

The scraps are hazardous materials.

The scraps are recyclable.

The scraps are highly flammable.

 1.5.6 Fiber-optic safety considerations

31 A work order states that there could be a break in a cable linking two buildings together. The buildings are about 1200 ft apart. Which
tool would help pinpoint the location of any wiring fault, break, or other imperfection?
length domain reflectometer

time domain reflectometer

multimeter
 spectrum analyzer
 8.2.2 Time-domain reflectometers

32 During a job site visit, a safety inspector from an organization such as OSHA cited a worker for improper personal safety equipment
since the worker's athletic shoes were not appropriate for the construction site. Which major concern is the inspector referring to?
The athletic shoes were out of style.

The athletic shoes outlined poor professionalism and did not match the image of the company.

The athletic shoes offered no protection against nails, scrap metal, and other materials that could puncture the soles.

The inspector deemed the athletic shoes to be in bad taste and socially unacceptable.
 1.6.2 Work clothes

33 A worker notices that a pile of stacked papers is on fire at a job site. Which class of fire extinguisher is best suited to put out this fire?
Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D
 1.5.8 Fire extinguisher use

34 The contractor who is installing a new cabling system informs the client that extra material should be bought. Although the building
blueprints were used, they need a special fire-rated conduit to penetrate a wall and connect two adjacent rooms. In which phase of the
project should this have been detected?
RFP publication

pre-bid meeting

bid calculation

RFP response

customer support site-walk

 9.1.2 Presales and sales phase
 9.2.3 Site survey

35 During the rough-in phase it is determined that two cables need to make a 50-degree turn in the last part of the pathway. Which devices
will keep the cables from being damaged when turning around the corner?
bullwheels

quadrant blocks

pulleys

swivels
 10.2.3 Bullwheels and quadrant blocks

36 ABC, Inc. is building a new conference room as an extension to its current corporate offices. During the rough-in phase, the cablers
checked the path and discovered that the cables must be pulled along a concrete surface with a lot of irregularities. Which tools should
be used to protect the cable from damage during pulling?
bullwheels

quadrant blocks

pulleys

swivels
 10.2.4 Pulleys and swivels

37 It is known that for a particular conduit of size A, the maximum number of Category 6 cables that can fit inside is ten. If 16 Category 6
cables are required for a new installation, which option adheres to the common recommendation of maximum filling?
two size A conduits with eight cables each

two size A conduits with six cables each and one size A conduit with four cables
 three size A conduits with five cables each and one size A conduit with one cable

two size A conduits with six cables each and two size A conduits with two cables each

four size A conduits with four cables each

 10.3.4 Horizontal cable installation in conduits

38 ABC, Inc. is installing the backbone for its new high-speed network. To accomplish this, a fiber-optic cable must be pulled through 120
meters (392 ft) of conduit. How many pull boxes should be installed along the path?
one

two

three

four

five
10.3.4 Horizontal cable installation in conduits

39 In areas that do not use sheet rock for walls, what is an acceptable system for mounting an outlet box?
surface mount box with an orange innerduct

surface mount box with a plastic raceway

wireless outlet box

surface mount box with a wire running down the wall

 10.2.6 Raceways

40 A customer is about to perform the final walk-through. What should the contractors do before this happens?
send an invoice to the customer

prepare a list of potential network enhancements for the customer

address all the issues in the punch-list

clean the site and prepare it for occupancy

12.4.1 Customer final walk-through

41 What is the purpose of the service loops that are commonly provided in fiber-optic installations for both backbone and workstation pulls?
to remove tension from the fiber that can cause it to break

to provide excess fiber in the event of a fiber break

to prevent the signal from leaving the fiber

to eliminate any possibility of macrobends or microbends

 10.5.1 Special considerations for fiber-optic cables

42 What happens when the bend radius of a fiber-optic cable is exceeded? (Choose two.)
the media propagation index is decreased

microbends are created

macrobends are generated

attenuation is increased

FEXT effects are increased

 10.5.1 Special considerations for fiber-optic cables

43
 Based on the blueprint shown above, in which room can the technicians find the backbone conduit?
A

F
 9.6.2 Installation icons and symbols

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44 What is the best device to use when determining the distance to a fault, such as an open or short, in a cable run?
jack tester

telephone test set

VOM

TDR
 12.1.6 Time domain reflectometer (TDM)

45 Which features are used to distinguish twisted pair wire categories? (Choose three.)
number of twists

thermal rating

number of wires

data transmission speed

malleability

price
 4.2.2 Wire grades

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46 When working with Screened Twisted Pair Cable (ScTP), it is important to make sure the screen or drain wire is connected at which
point?
at a point on the cable closest to the building earthing system

at the user end of the cable only

attached to the brown and white cable at both ends

at each metallic band around every RJ-45 connector

should not be attached on any end

 4.3.3 Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP)
47 The screen or drain wire in Screened Twisted Pair Cable (ScTP) should always be connected to which of the following?
the building equipment ground system by a special wire and drain connector

the building lightning protection ground system

the equipment bonding system at the patch panel

should not be connected as ground loops may occur

to the point where the face plate makes contact with the metallic floor duct
 4.3.3 Screened Twisted Pair (ScTP)

48 How much wire should be coming out of the wall at the jack location after the termination has been completed and before the wall plate
has been fastened to the wall?
3-5 cm (1.5-2 inches)

5-10 cm (2-4 inches)

15-20 cm (6-8 inches)

25-50 cm (10-20 inches)

 11.1.2 Cutting cable to length

49 Which two of the following connectors are used to terminate coaxial cables? (Choose two.)
BNC

RJ-11

F type

DB-9

Amphenol
11.3.9 Coaxial cable connectors

50 During a visual inspection, which of the following conditions would require the re-termination of a network cable? (Choose three.)
cracked RJ-45 (mini-com) jack

jacket of cable not crimped in the RJ-45

RJ-45 terminated in the T-568A configuration

cable jacket and possibly wire insulation scraped or damaged within 5 cm (2 in.) of termination

cable mislabeled
 11.3.6 RJ-45 plugs and jacks

51 The team leader for a cabling crew has just completed cabling a two-story office building. Now the team has to label and terminate
dozens of cables. Each end of each cable must be identified so that it can be labeled and terminated. Some of the cable markings
rubbed off during the pulling of the cable. Which tool would the team leader select to help the team find the few wires that are not
marked?
deep scanning sensor

cable caster

CJST cable preparation tool

tone and probe set

 8.2.6 Tone and probe sets

52 During testing it is discovered that cables are failing to make a continuous path from end to end. Which term describes this condition?
split pairs

short

opens

crosstalk
 12.1.1 Overview