BICSI Installer 2 - Copper Exam - INSTC

Question 1

In an environment with high electromagnetic interference (EMI), which of the following would be the MOST critical practice to maintain cable performance?

A. Installing additional twisting on each pair of the cable to improve cross-talk immunity

B. Maintaining the cable's overall foil or braid shield continuity and using grounded metallic pathways

C. Ensuring slack loops of at least 3 m (10 ft) are present in each outlet space

D. Using plenum cable instead of riser cable for better EMI resistance

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

When planning horizontal cable pathways in a large commercial environment, BICSI recommends that no cross-sectional fill rate exceed what percentage for conduit containing telecommunications cabling?

A. 60%

B. 50%

C. 25%

D. 40%

Correct Answer: D

Question 3

If an installed cable fails the Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) margin requirement, which corrective action is MOST likely to fix the issue?

A. Re-terminating the cable while maintaining proper pair twist up to the termination

B. Shortening the total cable run by 5 m (16 ft)

C. Reversing the orientation of the patch panel

D. Substituting a different type of RJ45 connector with the same color code

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the Two organizations jointly oversee the worldwide standardization of telecommunications cabling?

A. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and Society for Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

B. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

C. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

D. Comite Europeen de Normalisation Electrotechnique (CENELEC) and Electronic Industries Association (EIA)

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following describes a nonmechanical firestop system that forms a hard char when exposed to flame?

A. Elastomeric

B. Endothermic

C. Ablative

D. Intumescent

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

Which is a keyed, contact, moderate loss connector in present use today that is pull & wiggle-proof?

A. SMA 906

B. Subscriber Connector (SC)

C. Opti-Jack

D. Straight Tip (ST)

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

When installing Category 6 cable, which is the MOST sensitive parameter to be safeguarded against during the termination process?

A. Color code mismatch in the patch panel and jack

B. Pair untwist within 13 mm (0.5 in) from the termination point

C. Insertion loss due to excessive pulling tension

D. Cable jacket diameter mismatch with the connector

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

Which of the following types of cable produces very little smoke when burned?

A. CMUC

B. CM

C. LSZH

D. CMG

Correct Answer: C

Question 9

Fall protection is required whenever a person is exposed to a fall hazard more than ____?

A. 2.4 m (8')

B. 1.83 m (6')

C. 1.2 m (4')

D. 3 m (10')

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

If a horizontal cable is placed in an open ceiling return-air plenum, which cable rating is REQUIRED by NFPA and BICSI guidelines?

A. CMP

B. CM

C. CMR

D. CATVX

Correct Answer: A

Question 11

When installing optical fiber cable in a cable tray with a 15 cm (6 in) inside depth, which of the following support practices is MOST appropriate to adhere to bend radius requirements?

A. Maintain at least twice the manufacturer's recommended bend radius by using fittings or supports at each transition point.

B. Place cables loosely along the tray without ties.

C. Tie-wrap the cables tightly at every 30 cm (12 in).

D. Use Velcro straps and secure them at 2 m (6 ft) intervals.

Correct Answer: A

Question 12

Which of the following is a building-serving space that houses large pieces of common active equipment?

A. ER

B. Battery room

C. TR

D. Mechanical Room

E. TE

Correct Answer: A

Question 13

What is the maximum number of work areas that a CP should serve?

A. 2

B. 12

C. 3

D. 6

Correct Answer: B

Question 14

Which of the following items may be used as a substitute device for a pulling eye?

A. Fan-out kit

B. Wire mesh grip

C. Innerduct

D. D rings

Correct Answer: B

Question 15

Which of the following results from the different optical path lengths in a multimode fiber?

A. Chromatic dispersion

B. Attenuation

C. Modal dispersion

Correct Answer: C

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