Question 1

Match the following:
-Low-power wireless communication system that operates on 868.42 MHz

Accepted Answer

A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon 
A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon C

Question 2

____________________ technology is simple and is the least costly home automation system, especially for retrofit wiring in existing homes.

Accepted Answer

X10

Question 3

Match the following:
-Transmits carrier wave signals that are superimposed on the regular 120/240-volt, 60-cycle branch-circuit wiring in a home.

Accepted Answer

A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon 
A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon A

Question 4

____ are susceptible to interference from ac power lines.

Accepted Answer

A)  ZigBee systems 
B)  Z-Wave devices 
C)  X10 modules 
D)  Insteon systems 
A)  ZigBee systems 
B)  Z-Wave devices 
C)  X10 modules 
D)  Insteon systems

Question 5

Wireless ____________________ devices for TVs use infrared (IR) technology, although some may operate on radio frequency (RF).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wireless ____________________ devices for TVs use infrared...

Question 6

Z-Wave devices have the ability to send and receive X10 commands, so they are said to be compatible with X10 devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cables that have passed the ____ testing will bear a "listing" marking.

Accepted Answer

A)  EIA 
B)  UL 
C)  NEC 
D)  TIA 
A)  EIA 
B)  UL 
C)  NEC 
D)  TIA

Question 8

Home automation provides the ability to control ____ in a home.

Accepted Answer

A)  lighting (on, off, and dimming) 
B)  heating and cooling 
C)  audio/video entertainment 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lighting (on, off, and dimming) 
B)  heating and cooling 
C)  audio/video entertainment 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The ZigBee system uses which of the following devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinator 
B)  router 
C)  end device 
D)  a,b,and c 
E)  none of the above 
A)  coordinator 
B)  router 
C)  end device 
D)  a,b,and c 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

UTP stands for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

unshielded

Question 11

"____________________" means wiring a new home during the original construction (rough-in) stage for all the applications that the homeowner may want now or at some later date.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "____________________" means wiring a new home during...

Question 12

Match the following:
-Low-power wireless communication system that primarily operates on 2.4 GHz or 915 MHz

Accepted Answer

A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon 
A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon

Question 13

If a cable has passed the data transmission performance category program, the cable will be surface-marked and tag-marked, "Verified to UL Performance Standards."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The minimum bending radius for category 5 cable is ____ times the diameter of the cable.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  10

Question 15

Cables from room outlets are run to a central cabinet, sometimes referred to as a "service-center."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The minimum bending radius for coaxial cable is ____ times the diameter of the cable.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  10

Question 17

Cable rated at Category 1 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  four-pair nontwisted cable 
B)  referred to as quad wire 
C)  four twisted pairs surrounded by a metal shield 
D)  both a and b 
A)  four-pair nontwisted cable 
B)  referred to as quad wire 
C)  four twisted pairs surrounded by a metal shield 
D)  both a and b

Question 18

Telecommunications, coaxial, and sometimes FO connectors can be combined in the same wall plates, with multiple cables to each outlet location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

X10 technology transmits ____________________ that are superimposed on the 120/240-volt, 60-cycle branch-circuit wiring in the home.

Accepted Answer

carrier wa

Question 20

Match the following:
-System which uses both wireless and hard-wired technology.

Accepted Answer

A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon 
A) X10 
B) ZigBee 
C) Z-Wave 
D) Insteon

Exam 31: Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems

Match the following: -Low-power wireless communication system that operates on 868.42 MHz

____________________ technology is simple and is the least costly home automation system, especially for retrofit wiring in existing homes.

Match the following: -Transmits carrier wave signals that are superimposed on the regular 120/240-volt, 60-cycle branch-circuit wiring in a home.

____ are susceptible to interference from ac power lines.

Wireless ____________________ devices for TVs use infrared (IR) technology, although some may operate on radio frequency (RF).

Z-Wave devices have the ability to send and receive X10 commands, so they are said to be compatible with X10 devices.

Cables that have passed the ____ testing will bear a "listing" marking.

Home automation provides the ability to control ____ in a home.

The ZigBee system uses which of the following devices?

UTP stands for ____________________.

"____________________" means wiring a new home during the original construction (rough-in) stage for all the applications that the homeowner may want now or at some later date.

Match the following: -Low-power wireless communication system that primarily operates on 2.4 GHz or 915 MHz

If a cable has passed the data transmission performance category program, the cable will be surface-marked and tag-marked, "Verified to UL Performance Standards."

The minimum bending radius for category 5 cable is ____ times the diameter of the cable.

Cables from room outlets are run to a central cabinet, sometimes referred to as a "service-center."

The minimum bending radius for coaxial cable is ____ times the diameter of the cable.

Cable rated at Category 1 is ____.

Telecommunications, coaxial, and sometimes FO connectors can be combined in the same wall plates, with multiple cables to each outlet location.

X10 technology transmits ____________________ that are superimposed on the 120/240-volt, 60-cycle branch-circuit wiring in the home.

Match the following: -System which uses both wireless and hard-wired technology.

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Lighting Branch Circuit and Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen

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