ICT444 Assignment #5

Questions:

1. Under the CSA designations for documents, what is the equivalent CSA number
for ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 standard called?

a. CSA T530
b. CSA T525
c. CSA T529
d. CSA T527

2. The _____________ cabling provides interconnection between

telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms and entrance facilities.

a. copper
b. protected
c. horizontal
d. backbone

3. The maximum “Main to Horizontal Cross-Connect” distance using

multimode fiber is _______________ meters.

a. 800
b. 3000
c. 2000
d. All the other answers are incorrect

4. Another name for MC is

a. Floor Distributor
b. Campus Distributor
c. Building Distributor
d. All the above are correct

5. Under the CSA designations for documents, what is the equivalent CSA number
for ANSI/TIA/EIA-569 standard called?

a. CSA T530
b. CSA T525
c. CSA T529
d. CSA T527

6. Horizontal cabling will be installed in a _____________ topology

a. bus
 b. star
c. ring
d. framed

7. If you needed a standard for “Grounding and Bonding” recommendations, which

of the following standard would you refer to?

a. TSB75
b. T527
c. 568B.2
d. ANSI/EIA/TIA-606

8. The cabling standard document indicates that labeling should be in accordance

with TIA/EIA-_________.

a. 568
b. 606
c. 569
d. 607

9. Under the ANSI/TIA/EIA designations for documents, what is the number of the
“Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and
Spaces” called?

a. TIA/EIA-568
b. TIA/EIA-569
c. TIA/EIA-606
d. TIA/EIA-607

10. Each individual work area shall be serviced with a minimum of _______
telecommunications outlets (TO).

a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 6

11. Under the CSA designations for documents, what is the equivalent CSA number
for ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 standard called?

a. CSA T530
b. CSA T525
c. CSA T529
d. CSA T527

12. A structured wiring system based on CAT 5e cable, can handle top data rate
 a. of about 100Mbps.
b. greater than 10Gbps.
c. between 10 and 50 Kbps.
d. better than fiber optics.

13. When a MUTOA is used the horizontal cable maximum length will be affected,
based on the length of the work area cord. The maximum length of the work area
cord is _______ meters.

a. 13
b. 9
c. 22
d. 17

14. Another name for HC is

a. Floor Distributor
b. Campus Distributor
c. Building Distributor
d. All the above are correct

15. The maximum channel distance is _______ meters

a. 75
b. 90
c. 100
d. 110

16. Under the ANSI/TIA/EIA designations for documents, what is the number of the
“Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of
Commercial Buildings” called?

a. TIA/EIA-568
b. TIA/EIA-569
c. TIA/EIA-606
d. TIA/EIA-607

17. Under the 568 standard, the “Jumper/Patch Cord Maximum Length
Limitations” for cable in the telecom room is __________ meters.

a. 3
b. 6
c. 10
d. 20
18. Which of the following establishes performance and technical criteria for various
cabling system configurations?

a. TIA/EIA-568
b. TIA/EIA-569
c. TIA/EIA-606
d. TIA/EIA-607

19. The maximum link distance is _______ meters

a. 75
b. 90
c. 100
d. 110

20. The HC is the

a. top component of the structured wiring hierarchy

b. main backbone connector.
c. TR closest to the workstations.
d. MUTO furthest from the BD.

21. Under the CSA designations for documents, what is the equivalent CSA number
for ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 standard called?

a. CSA T530
b. CSA T525
c. CSA T528
d. CSA T568

22. Under the 568 standard, what is the minimum bend radius for backbone cable?

a. 2 x diameter
b. 4 x diameter
c. 8 x diameter
d. 10 x diameter

23. Under the ANSI/TIA/EIA designations for documents, what is the number of the
“Commercial Buildings Telecommunications Cabling Standard” called?

a. TIA/EIA-568
b. TIA/EIA-569
c. TIA/EIA-606
d. TIA/EIA-607
24. Delay Skew: The difference between the _____________________ of any two
pairs within the same cable sheath.

a. NEXT
b. permanent link
c. propagation delay
d. channel link

25. Which of the following generally refers only to fiber optic cable?

a. T527
b. TSB-67
c. 11801
d. 568B.3

26. Under the 568 standard, the “Jumper/Patch Cord Maximum Length
Limitations” for cable in the work area is __________ meters.

a. 3
b. 6
c. 10
d. 20

27. Which of the following enables the planning and installation of a structured
cabling system for commercial buildings?

a. TIA/EIA-568
b. TIA/EIA-569
c. TIA/EIA-606
d. TIA/EIA-607

28. Wiring a cable with T568A termination at the workstation end and T568B
termination at the patch panel end will result in what?

a. bad pair
b. cross-over pair
c. twisted pair
d. router pair

29. Under the 568 standard, what is the minimum bend radius for horizontal UTP (4-
pair) cable?

a. 2 x diameter
b. 4 x diameter
c. 8 x diameter
d. 10 x diameter
 30. To insure ________, the cable network is built to a standard.

a. administration
b. cost reduction
c. performance
d. reliability

31. Under the 568 standard, when spicing (mechanical or fusion) a fiber optic cable the
maximum attenuation must be less than _________ dBs.

a. 1.5
b. 0.75
c. 0.3
d. 6

32. Which management organization was responsible for the 568 standard?

a. ISO
b. ANSI
c. CSA
d. TelNet

33. Using a 568SC connector, the beige colored connector indicated ________.

a. keyed duplex
b. single mode connector/coupling
c. multimode connector/coupling
d. None of the above are correct

34. Under the 568 standard, which section covers “Optical Fiber Cabling
Components”?

a. B.1
b. B.2
c. B.2-1
d. B.3

35. Patch cords can be connected directly from a MUTO to work area equipment. (T/
F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

36. Under the 568 standard, the fiber connection (mated pair) a fiber optic cable the
maximum insertion loss must be less than _________ dBs.
 a. 1.5
b. 0.75
c. 3
d. 6

37. A structured wiring/cabling project is designed using a/an _________________.

a. engineering protractor
b. set of AutoCad drawings
c. CEC addendum
d. approved standard

38. Under the 568 standard, what is the minimum bend radius for horizontal ScTP
cable?

a. 2 x diameter
b. 4 x diameter
c. 8 x diameter
d. 10 x diameter

39. Under the 568 standard, when spicing (mechanical or fusion) a fiber optic
single-mode cable the minimum return loss should be _________ dBs.

a. 10
b. 20
c. 26
d. All the above values are incorrect

40. Using a 568SC connector, the blue colored connector indicated ________.

a. keyed duplex
b. single-mode connector/coupling
c. multimode connector/coupling
d. None of the above are correct

ICT444 Assignment #6
Questions:

1. Under 568 there are two ways of wiring the workstation jacks and patch panel
jacks. Which one is popular in Alberta?

a. T568-B
b. TSB-75
c. T568-A
 d. The thin technique

2. Plenium cables are normally rated as

a. FT-6.
b. FT-4 or less.
c. T568-B.
d. hard to work with.

3. The “Rule of thumb” for TOTAL horizontal cabling or channel is ______ meters.

a. 800
b. 90
c. 305
d. 100

4. UTP cable is less sensitive to external electromagnetic interference than other

media. (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

5. The “Characteristic Impedance” of most Canadian UTP cable is typically about

_____ ohms.

a. 100
b. 92
c. 50
d. 150

6. What is the term that indicates the difference in propagation delay between the
fastest and slowest pair within the same cable sheath, usually expressed in
nanoseconds (ns)?

a. color twist
b. impedance
c. NEXT
d. delay skew

7. This is referred to as a figure of loss; What is it?

a. propagation
b. impedance
c. attenuation
d. “Cable Skew”
 8. Which of the following is the minimum level of cable for voice communications?

a. CAT 2
b. CAT 4
c. CAT 3
d. CAT 5

9. Energy coupled from one conductor to another is a good thing for data
communications. (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

10. Of all the characteristics of LAN cable operation, _________ has the greatest
effect on network performance.

a. cost
b. CAT 5
c. redundancy
d. crosstalk

11. A multi-tenant commercial building has a life expectancy of at least _____ years.

a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60

12. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces” document, a local telephone carrier is typically required to terminate
cabling within _____ ft of building penetration and to provide primary voltage
protection.

a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 50

13. Using the “Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

of Commercial Buildings” document, the typical administration system includes
records, reports, drawings, and __________.

a. layouts
b. linkages
c. work orders
d. None of the other answers are correct
14. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways
and Spaces” document, a “Rule of Thumb”: Allow ____ sq.ft. of plywood for each
_____ sq. ft. of floor space.

a. 1, 200
b. 1, 300
c. 2, 200
d. 2, 300

15. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-606” document, the “Demarcation Point Label

Color” is

a. Brown
b. White
c. Orange
d. Green

16. In Canada, the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications

Pathways and Spaces” document is called:

a. CSA T525
b. CSA T530
c. CEC 232c
d. CSA C527

17. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces” document, more than one telecom room per floor is required if
distance to a work area exceeds ______ feet.

a. 400
b. 300
c. 200
d. 500

18. Using the “Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

of Commercial Buildings” document, administrative recordkeeping plays an
increasing necessary role in the flexibility and _____________ of frequent moves,
adds and changes.

a. framing
b. management
c. location
d. NONE of the above fit this answer!
19. Using the “CSA T525” document, what would you be wiring?

a. The NAIT HP Center

b. Light Commercial Building
c. West Edmonton Mall
d. You would be doing ALL the above!

20. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces” document, what is the recommended room sizing for each 10,000
square-foot area served?

a. 10 ft x 11 ft
b. 10 ft x 15 ft
c. 15 ft x 20 ft
d. There is NO recommended room sizing

21. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-568” document, what is the maximum channel

distance in feet?

a. 90
b. 100
c. 305
d. 1000

22. An “Alphanumeric Identification Code” of Fxxx, would refer to (What?)

a. FD
b. firestops
c. frames or racks
d. fiber

23. Using the “Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

of Commercial Buildings” document, Network Connections Label Color is

a. Blue
b. Brown
c. Green
d. White

24. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces” document, what is the minimum distance between any fluorescent
lighting fixture and low voltage communication cables?

a. 3-inches
b. 7-inches
c. 5-inches
d. 4-inches
25. In Canada, the “Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications
Wiring Standard” document is called:

a. CSA 526
b. CSA T528
c. CSA T525
d. There is NO such thing in Canada!

26. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces” document, Network Connections Label Color is

a. Blue
b. Brown
c. Green
d. This is NOT the CORRECT document to go to!

27. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-606” document in the USA, then which document
would you refer to as a French version in Canada?

a. CSA T527
b. CSA T528
c. CSA T568-B.3
d. There is NO French version in Canada!

28. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-569” document, a “Rule of Thumb”: Provide ____

sq. ft. of equipment room floor space for every ______ sq. ft. of user workstation
area.

a. 0.50, 100
b. 0.75, 100
c. 1, 200
d. None of the other answers are correct

29. What do we call the assembly that helps to reduce cabling moves, adds and
changes in a modular furniture settings.

a. Consolidation Point
b. MUTO
c. Pull-Box
d. Hand-Hold (HH)
30. Using the “Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways
and Spaces” document, in buildings larger than _________ usable sq. ft., a
locked, dedicated, enclosed room is recommended.

a. 20,000
b. 30,000
c. 40,000
d. 70,000

31. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-569” document, in “Intrabuilding Backbone

Pathways”, fills should NOT exceed _____ for any run greater than two cables.

a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 40%
d. 50%

32. What is the term used to re-establish the integrity of fire-rated structures when
these barriers have been penetrated by cable?

a. fire-safe
b. fire-cement
c. plenum
d. firestops

33. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-606” document, a BD cross-connect “Alphanumeric

Identification Code” would be:

a. BCDxxx
b. MCxxx
c. ICxxx
d. There is NO such thing as a BD!

34. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-568” document, what is the maximum link distance
in meters?

a. 90
b. 100
c. 305
d. 1000

35. What is the ISO document number that the 568 came from?

a. T525
b. IEEE 802.3
c. 11801
d. There is NO ISO document
 36. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-569” document, more than one telecom room per
floor is required if floor area served exceeds _______ square feet.

a. 5,000
b. 10,000
c. 15,000
d. 20,000

37. What do we call the document, “Optical Fiber Cabling Components

Standard”?

a. TIA/EIA-568-B.1
b. TIA/EIA-568-B.3
c. TIA/EIA-568-B.FO
d. TIA/EIA-568-B.2-ad10

38. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-606” document, what is the “Identification Format”

code for a “Work Area”?

a. WSxxx
b. WAxxx
c. TCxxx
d. Jxxx

39. What is the most common choice of horizontal pathways?

a. Underfloor Ducts
b. J-hooks
c. Multi-channel Raceway
d. Trenchduct

40. Using the “ANSI/TIA/EIA-569” document, a “Rule of Thumb”: Typically, size

horizontal pathways by providing _____ sq. in. of cross-section area for every
_____ sq. ft. of workspace area being served.

a. 1, 100
b. 1, 200
c. 2, 150
d. 1, 1100

ICT444 Assignment #7
Questions:

1. Looking at the picture (below), what is the normal maximum length of the “A”
label?
 a. 33 feet
b. 6 meters
c. 3 meters
d. 25 feet

2. The picture (below) shows what type of wiring configuration?

a. The USA way of wiring a RJ45 plug

b. T568B
c. NOT a real configuration
d. T568A

3. In the picture (below), what type of test would this be?

a. No such test is done

b. 568 Link Test
c. 11801 Link Test
d. Channel Test
 4. From using a test meter in the LAB, a CAT 5 cable does NOT require a PSNEXT
test (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

5. What standard would you refer to if you were going to wire the device shown in the
picture (below)?

a. CSA T527
b. TSB-67
c. ANSI/EIA/TIA 606
d. ISO/IEC 11801

6. From the picture (below), what type of wiring mistake is column 3?

a. Reversed Pair
b. Split Pair
c. Matched Pair
d. Crossed Pair
e. There is NO mistake on this column!
 7. The arrow in the picture (below) point to what type of block?

a. BIX
b. 110
c. RJ-45
d. Type 66

8. What is the max link distance for a cable system wired as EIA/TIA 568?

a. About 325 feet

b. About 100 meters
c. About 292 feet
d. About 95 meters

9. The picture (below) is a good wiring job (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE
 10. Always use an industry accepted labeling format such as the one specified in

a. CSA T530
b. TSB-75
c. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606
d. CSA T527

11. Using the “CSA T527 ” document, which of the following is not a major
component of this standard?

a. TBB
b. TGB
c. TGMB
d. TBBIBC

12. Looking at the picture (below), what is the normal maximum length of the “E” label?

a. 33 feet
b. 6 meters
c. 3 meters
d. 25 feet
 13. The picture (below) is a good wiring job (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

14. Using the “Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for
Telecommunications” document, what is the minimum bonding conductor size?

a. 6 AWG
b. 8 AWG
c. 10 AWG
d. None of the other answers are correct

15. From the administration standard, what is the alphanumeric ID code for a splice
called?

a. SLxxx
b. SExxx
 c. Sxxx
d. SPxxx

16. What do we call the main grounding busbar for telecommunications?

a. TBB
b. TMGB
c. Main CO ground
d. TBBIBC

17. Using the “ANSI/EIA/TIA 607” document, must be marked appropriately by a

distinctive color. What is the color?

a. blue
b. green
c. orange
d. brown

18. Under the 568 standard, what is the maximum number of hierarchical levels of
backbone cross-connects allowed?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

19. Under the 568 standard, one MUTOA can serve a maximum of ____ work areas.

a. 9
b. 12
c. 15
d. As many as you want!

20. Using the “CSA T527 ” document, A _______ is not intended to serve as the only
conductor providing a ground fault current return path.

a. TBB
b. TBBIBC
c. rack
d. TGBM

21. From the picture (below), what type of wiring mistake is column 2?

a. Reversed Pair
 b. Split Pair
c. Matched Pair
d. Crossed Pair
e. There is NO mistake on this column!

22. The design aspects of the equipment room are found in the TIA/EIA-569-A
standard. Is this a TRUE or FALSE statement?

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

23. Using the “Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for
Telecommunications” document, typically, there should be _______ TMGB per
building.

a. 2
b. 5
c. 1
d. 0

24. What is the name of the device in the picture below called?

a. cable edge protector

b. receptacle box
c. caddy
d. NONE of the answers above are correct!
 25. What do we call the bonding backbone for telecommunications rooms?

a. TBB
b. TMGB
c. Main CO ground
d. TBBIBC

26. Using the “CSA T527 ” document, a water pipes shall not be used as a TBB. Is
this statement TRUE or FALSE?

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

27. Under the Canadian standard for cabling backbone, the maximum UTP distance is
800 meters. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

28. Under the 568 standard, main and intermediate cross-connect jumpers or patch
cord lengths should NOT exceed ______ meters.

a. 10
b. 20
c. 60
d. 90

29. Using the “ANSI/EIA/TIA 607” document, TBB conductors should be installed
without __________, where practicable.

a. orange cables
b. splices
 c. bonding
d. NONE of the other answers are correct!

30. Under the 568 standard, are transition points from round to flat under carpet cable
allowed?

a. YES
b. NO

31. Under the 568 standard, each TO in each work area should have a minimum of
_____ information outlet ports.

a. 1
b. 4
c. 6
d. 2

32. From the picture (below), what type of wiring mistake is column 4?

a. Reversed Pair
b. Split Pair
c. There is NO mistake on this column!
d. Crossed Pair

33. On a 8-position modular jack, two pairs are swapped between the T568A wiring
and the T568B wiring terminations. What are the colors of those swapped pairs?

a. Wh/Bl and Bl with Wh/Or and Or

 b. Wh/Gr and Gr with Wh/Bl and Bl
c. Wh/Br and Br with Wh/Or and Or
d. Wh/Gr and Gr with Wh/Or and Or

34. The picture (below) is a bad wiring job (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

35. Using the “ANSI/EIA/TIA 607” document, the location of the TMGB primary
protectors shall be separated by a minimum of ___________ from any DC power,
switchboard or high frequency cables even when these cable are contained in
metallic or EMT conduit

a. 100 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 500 mm

36. On an 8-position modular jack, two pairs are swapped between the T568A wiring
and the T568B wiring terminations. What are the cable pairs that are swapped?

a. pairs 1 and 4
b. pairs 3 and 2
c. pairs 2 and 4
d. pairs 1 and 2
 37. From the picture (below), what type of wiring mistake is column 1?

a. Reversed Pair
b. Split Pair
c. There is NO mistake on this column!
d. Crossed Pair

38. Are bundled and hybrid cables allowed for use in horizontal cabling (HINT:
check TIA/EIA-568-B.2 specification)

a. YES
b. NO

39. The picture (below) is a bad wiring job (T/F)

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

40. Using the “CSA T527” document, metallic cable shield can be used as a TBB in
new installations. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
 a. TRUE
b. FALSE

Assignment 5
1 c 11 d 21 c 31 c
2 d 12 a 22 d 32 a
3 c 13 c 23 a 33 c
4 b 14 a 24 c 34 d
5 a 15 c 25 d 35 a
6 b 16 c 26 a 36 b
7 b 17 b 27 a 37 d
8 b 18 a 28 b 38 c
9 b 19 b 29 b 39 c
10 a 20 c 30 d 40 b
Assignement 6
1 c 11 c 21 c 31 c
2 a 12 d 22 d 32 d
3 d 13 c 23 c 33 c
4 b 14 a 24 c 34 a
5 a 15 c 25 c 35 c
6 d 16 b 26 d 36 b
7 c 17 b 27 b 37 b
8 c 18 b 28 b 38 b
9 b 19 b 29 b 39 b
10 d 20 a 30 a 40 a
Assignment 7
1 c 11 c 21 a 31 d
2 d 12 b 22 a 32 b
3 d 13 b 23 c 33 d
4 a 14 a 24 c 34 b
5 a 15 c 25 a 35 c
6 d 16 b 26 a 36 b
not in
7 17 test 27 37 c
8 c 18 b 28 38 a
9 b 19 b 29 b 39 a
10 c 20 a 30 b 40 b