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Surveillance Systems Installation Flashcards

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  1. When installing an IP camera in an outdoor environment, which cable type is most appropriate for runs exposed to direct sunlight and temperature extremes?

    Answer: UV-rated outdoor Cat6 with direct-burial jacket

    UV-rated outdoor Cat6 with direct-burial jacket is designed to resist sunlight degradation, moisture, and temperature extremes common in outdoor installations.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a camera housing's IP66 rating in a surveillance installation?

    Answer: It certifies protection against powerful water jets and dust ingress

    IP66 is an ingress protection rating where the first digit (6) means dust-tight and the second digit (6) means protection against powerful water jets.

  3. During a surveillance installation, you discover that the total cable run to a distant camera will be 320 feet of Cat6. What is the likely concern?

    Answer: The run exceeds the 328-foot (100m) Ethernet specification limit

    The IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard limits copper UTP cable runs to 328 feet (100 meters), beyond which signal degradation can cause connectivity issues.

  4. A surveillance technician is mounting a dome camera on a drop ceiling T-bar grid. Which mounting accessory is most appropriate?

    Answer: Flush mount ring designed for T-bar grid installation

    A flush mount ring designed for T-bar grid installation allows the dome camera to sit level within the ceiling tile grid without requiring structural penetration.

  5. When terminating a shielded Cat6 cable for an IP camera, what must be done with the drain wire and foil shield to prevent ground loops?

    Answer: Connect the shield only at one end, typically the NVR/switch end

    Grounding a shielded cable at only one end (the equipment end) prevents ground loops that can introduce hum and noise into the system.

  6. What type of conduit is recommended for surveillance cable runs inside a wall cavity between floors in a commercial building to meet fire code requirements?

    Answer: EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing)

    EMT is a metallic conduit that meets fire-stop and building code requirements for in-wall commercial installations and also provides physical cable protection.

  7. A technician is installing a varifocal camera and needs to adjust the lens after mounting. Which tool is typically required for this adjustment?

    Answer: Allen wrench or flat-blade screwdriver to adjust zoom and focus rings

    Varifocal lenses have manual zoom and focus adjustment rings that are turned using an Allen wrench or screwdriver, then locked once the desired field of view is achieved.