Mid term

NT 1310 Mid-term Hint : most of questions are NOT)
1. Twisted-pair, Fiber and Coaxial Cable are all common cables used….
Answer : NOT PLENUM
2. DECIBEL – is a tenfold logarithmic ratio of power OUTPUT to power INPUT
Answer : Statement
3. An INCREASE in frequency DOES NOT contribute to ATENUATION.
Answer : Statement
4. MUTUAL CROSSWALK is not a type of CROSSTALK
Answer : Statement
5. The FCC is part of the US Government
Answer : FCC (Federal Communications Commission) – regulates interstate and international communications by radio,, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states……IT IS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
6. The development & publication of (NEC) NATION ELECTRIC CODE is handled by NFPA.
Answer : NEC is part of National Fire Codes series published by NFPA (National Fire Protection Association
7. Other names a T-COMM room goes by a telecommunication closet & wiring closet
Answer : Statement
8. When do we use BACKBONE CABLING ? (between equipment rooms, floors, building, etc..,)
Answer : is the INTER-BUILDING and INTRA-BUILDING CABLE connections in structured cabling between ENTRANCE FACILITES, equipment rooms and telecommunications closets.
9. “HUB” is not Topology/Architecture that we use today.
Answer : Statement (Switch – MC Address- a little bit smarter) (Router- IP Address- is the smartest device of all)
10. 10BASE-T requires only TWO WIRES of an 8-PIN JACK.
Answer : Statement
11. Read and understand NEC Article 800.100
Answer : see separate paper
12. Why is it good to know the Electrical & Building Codes?
Answer :
13. The weakest link in your network set up is …..