BICSI Certification BICSI Cabling Infrastructure 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable mutual capacitance per unit length for Category 6 UTP cable?

Accepted Answer

56 pF/100m

Answer

330 pF/100m

Answer

20 pF/100m

Answer

100 pF/100m

Question 2

Which type of cable is required for plenum-rated applications in US buildings?

Accepted Answer

CMP-rated cable

Answer

PVC-jacketed cable

Answer

CMR-rated cable

Answer

CM-rated cable

Question 3

What does NEXT stand for in cabling performance testing?

Accepted Answer

Near-End Crosstalk

Answer

Network Extension Transmission

Answer

Noise Excitation Transmission Test

Answer

Near-End Transfer

Question 4

According to BICSI standards, what is the recommended minimum clearance in front of a telecommunications rack?

Accepted Answer

900 mm

Answer

600 mm

Answer

1200 mm

Answer

1500 mm

Question 5

Which standard governs the color coding of telecommunications cabling terminations on 110-type punch-down blocks?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/TIA-568-B.1

Answer

ANSI/TIA-606

Answer

ANSI/TIA-569

Answer

ANSI/TIA-758

Question 6

What is the primary advantage of using shielded twisted pair (STP) cable over UTP in BICSI-recommended installations?

Accepted Answer

Better EMI immunity and reduced alien crosstalk

Answer

Lower cost

Answer

Easier termination

Answer

Greater flexibility