Question 1

What are the benefits of structured cabling?

Accepted Answer

Scalability, flexibility, and reduced downtime.

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Improved aesthetics, easier maintenance, and increased safety.

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Improved productivity, reduced latency, and increased bandwidth.

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Increased energy efficiency, reduced costs, and improved security.

Question 2

What is structured cabling?

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A standardized system of cabling for data and voice communications within a building or campus.

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A type of cabling used for plumbing and HVAC systems.

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A type of cabling used for decorating a building or home.

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A type of cabling used for high voltage electrical wiring.

Question 3

What is a patch panel?

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A device used to terminate and organize the cables in a structured cabling system.

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A type of cable used for long distance connections.

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A tool used for cutting and stripping cables.

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A device used to test cable performance.

Question 4

What is a plenum-rated cable?

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A cable designed for use in air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings or below raised floors.

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A cable designed for use in wet environments.

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A cable designed for use in outdoor environments.

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A cable designed for use in high temperature environments.

Question 5

What is the maximum length for a copper Ethernet cable in a structured cabling system?

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100 meters (328 feet).

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200 meters (656 feet).

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50 meters (164 feet).

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500 meters (1640 feet).

Question 6

What is a keystone jack?

Accepted Answer

A modular component used to terminate Ethernet cables in a structured cabling system.

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A type of cable for indoor use.

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A device used to test cable performance.

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A type of cable management system.

Question 7

What is a backbone cable?

Accepted Answer

A cable used to connect equipment rooms or telecommunications closets in a structured cabling system.

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A type of cable used for long distance connections.

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A type of cable used for high voltage electrical wiring.

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A type of cable used for outdoor connections.

Question 8

What is the TIA/EIA standard for structured cabling?

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TIA/EIA-568.

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TIA/EIA-444.

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TIA/EIA-777.

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TIA/EIA-999.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a cable management system in a structured cabling system?

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To organize and protect the cables, and provide easy access for maintenance and changes.

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To reduce latency and improve bandwidth.

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To improve productivity and reduce downtime.

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To improve aesthetics and increase safety.

Question 10

What is the difference between fiber optic and copper Ethernet cables in a structured cabling system?

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic cables can transmit data over longer distances and at higher speeds than copper cables.

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Copper cables are more durable than fiber optic cables.

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Fiber optic cables are less expensive than copper cables.

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Fiber optic cables are easier to install than copper cables.

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