INSTC_V8 by BICSI Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

How far should the top of a ladder extend above the roofline?

A. 0.5 m (1.6') B. 0.9 m (3') C. 0.3 m (1') D. 0.6 m (2')

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

Which item is MOST commonly used when installing horizontal cabling above a suspended ceiling with no dedicated cable tray or J-hook support?

A. Independent drop rods or ceiling wires for cable-support hardware B. Structural steel beams for bridging C. Existing lighting fixtures to hold cable bundles D. Plastic loops nailed to the ceiling tiles

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

You are pre-terminating cable. Where should the labels be placed?

A. Far end B. Near end C. Both ends

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

What is the markings for non-conductive optical fiber riser cable?

A. OFCR B. OFNG C. OFNR D. OFNP

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an electrical grounding system?

A. Prevent unauthorized access to the buildings electrical protection system B. Enhance personnel safety and reduce the likelihood of a fire hazard C. Protect and provide organization for cables, splices and connectors D. Ensure a minimal level of acceptable performance for a building's telecommunications infrastructure

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Which of the following should be used to prevent the cable from twisting during a horizontal backbone pull?

A. Innerduct B. Swivel C. Cable brake D. Wire mess grip

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

How long does it take someone to form a first impression?

A. 1 to 2 minutes B. 5 to 10 minutes C. 10 to 15 seconds D. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Correct Answer: C

Question 8

Which type of optical fiber cable should be color coded with a RED outer cable sheath?

A. Polarization maintain SM optical fiber B. MM optical fiber with 50 um core diameter C. MM optical fiber with 50 um core diameter (laser-optimized) D. Dispersion-shifted SM optical fiber

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

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. Tie-wrap the cables tightly at every 30 cm (12 in). C. Place cables loosely along the tray without ties. D. Use Velcro straps and secure them at 2 m (6 ft) intervals.

Correct Answer: A

Question 10

Which type of cabling is installed between a main cross connect and a horizontal cross connect?

A. Horizontal B. First-level backbone C. Second-level backbone

Correct Answer: B

Question 11

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

A. Attenuation B. Modal dispersion C. Chromatic dispersion

Correct Answer: B

Question 12

Which statement is TRUE about support systems for horizontal cabling according to BICSI and TIA/EIA standards?

A. Cable supports must be placed at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m (5 ft). B. J-hooks are generally prohibited except in buildings over four stories. C. Lashing cables to electrical conduits is acceptable in open ceilings. D. The support system must integrate with the building's water piping.

Correct Answer: A

Question 13

Which of the following is used to perform continuity and length tests for coaxial cable?

A. TDR (Time domain reflectometer) with an adapter B. VFL (visual fault locator) C. OLTS (optical loss test set) D. OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer

Correct Answer: A

Question 14

Which of the following is the MAIN reason for staggering splice closures or consolidation points in a backbone pathway?

A. To ensure compliance with local electrical codes B. To allow adequate space for service loops and reduce congestion C. To optimize pulling tension at multiple intervals D. To reduce electromagnetic interference in the fiber

Correct Answer: B

Question 15

Which of the following is used to measure the length of a 4-pair cable?

A. Pair scanner B. Cable-end locator kit C. Time domain reflectometer (TDR) D. Tone generator

Correct Answer: C

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