Question 1

All of the following are true about the post construction phase EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The owner is responsible to update the record copy drawings to reflect "as-built" documents. 
B)  The contractors are resolving issues identified on the punch lists. 
C)  The architect is involved in final acceptance and contract closeout activities. 
D)  The construction manager is coordinating removal of construction equipment and job trailers.

Question 2

Which characteristic is an advantage of copper based media over optical fiber cable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight 
B)  Corrosion resistance 
C)  Ability to handle analog signals 
D)  Susceptibility to EMI 
E)  Very high data rates

Question 3

Electrical power cables are usually routed above aerial cable in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide aesthetics, as the power cables are bigger than the aerial cables 
B)  Be a strength member in case a tree or something heavy falls on the lines 
C)  Negate the need for protectors 
D)  Intercept and divert direct power strikes

Question 4

Given the following values, calculate the focal length of the camera lens. - Distance of the camera to the object is 5 m - Vertical field of view is 2 m - Horizontal field of view 1 m

Accepted Answer

A)  1 meter 
B)  5 meters 
C)  10 meters 
D)  50 meters 
E)  100 meters

Question 5

The RECOMMENDED balanced twisted-pair cable for building backbone cabling consists of ________ round solid copper conductors with a nominal characteristic of 100 ohm.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-24 AWG 
B)  22-26 AWG 
C)  23-24 AWG 
D)  24-22 AWG 
E)  26-20 AWG

Question 6

You have been asked to spec the physical security requirements related to the protection of assets for a new data center. The most common potential for damage categories you have considered include temperature, gases, organisms and projectiles. The one category that you have missed is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Aircraft flight paths 
B)  Proximity to high speed rail links 
C)  Liquids 
D)  Parking lot exits 
E)  Exposure to extreme winds

Question 7

A tapped trunk topology uses ________ cabling to support a DAS.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shielded twisted pair 
B)  Balanced twisted pair 
C)  Unbalanced twisted pair 
D)  Optical fiber

Question 8

All of the following are nominal wavelengths for laser light sources EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  700 nm 
B)  850 nm 
C)  1300 nm 
D)  1310 nm 
E)  1550 nm

Question 9

You are placing an entrance cable between two buildings connected by a conduit 205.3 m (588 ft) in length. What would be the MAXIMUM length of unlisted OSP cable that could be used before you terminate the cable or transition it to a listed cable?

Accepted Answer

A)  185 m (607 ft) 
B)  200 m (656 ft) 
C)  209 m (686 ft) 
D)  213 m (700 ft) 
E)  216 m (708 ft)

Question 10

The public telephone system is an example of a __________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simplex 
B)  Half-duplex 
C)  Full-duplex 
D)  Purely analog 
E)  Purely digital

Question 11

Often associated with raised flooring, a(n) ________ may consist of copper straps taped to the concrete floor, or it may be the floor itself with the stringers that support the tiles acting as the bonding conductor across the gradient of the floor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Grounding electrode conductor (GE
C)  
B)  Electrical ground bar (EG
B)  
C)  Signal reference grid (SRG) 
D)  Telecommunications bonding backbone (TB
B)  
E)  Drain wire

Question 12

Which of the following is true about screened twisted pair cable assemblies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drain wire and screen foil must be bonded at one end only. 
B)  The drain wire and screen foil must be bonded at every connection. 
C)  There is no need to bond the screen foil or drain because it is not important. 
D)  The drain wire and screen foil must be separately bonded at opposite ends.

Question 13

Which is NOT true about conformance quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on physical quality. 
B)  It involves evaluating customer satisfaction. 
C)  It requires work force training. 
D)  It includes inspections of work. 
E)  It follows the principle of plan, do, check, and act.

Question 14

Important considerations when designing telecommunications distribution within modular furniture include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  How the furniture pathways will be connected to horizontal building pathways 
B)  Separation of telecommunications cabling and electrical power 
C)  Diameter of cable to be installed 
D)  Maximum initial fill ratio of 40 percent when derated because of corners

Question 15

To reduce the chance of an accidental dig-up, plastic warning tape should be placed a MINIMUM of _________ below grade, but high enough above cables to allow detection before cables are damaged.

Accepted Answer

A)  101 mm (4 in) 
B)  203 mm (8 in) 
C)  300 mm (12 in) 
D)  381 mm (15 in) 
E)  457 mm (18 in)

Question 16

You have been selected to do the telecommunications design on a new, single story building. The architect requires the size and location of the telecommunications rooms so their building design can proceed. From the items listed below (all of which are required for the design), which one is the logical starting point in order to provide the architect with a size and location for the room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine where the entrance facility will be 
B)  Determine the number of , their locations, and telecommunications services needed 
C)  Determine the power, HVAC, electrical, and security requirements for the room 
D)  Determine future growth and other requirements 
E)  Determine the types of equipment to be installed in the room

Question 17

Color codes for cross-connections fields have been used for many years. Which color is used to identify horizontal cable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blue 
B)  Green 
C)  Purple 
D)  Orange 
E)  Brown

Question 18

The purpose of QoS on an IP network is for:

Accepted Answer

A)  FAX transmission 
B)  Data representation 
C)  Audio quality 
D)  Streaming video quality 
E)  Real time web based services

Question 19

The F rating for a framed wall/stud wall is ________ hour(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 20

In an industry where a high level of humidity is measured, which type of label should be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moisture-induced decay and degradation resistant 
B)  Ultraviolet (UV) light protected 
C)  Heat and cold resistant 
D)  Smudge resistant 
E)  Chemical resistant

Exam 1: BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer - RCDD