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BDS Broadband Distribution Specialist VIP Certification Exam
BDS — This exam mirrors the SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS) certification, a proctored multiple-choice exam covering HFC network architecture, RF fundamentals, passive and active components, signal quality, fiber optics, grounding, and DOCSIS technology — typically 75–100 questions with a 75% passing threshold.
30
Questions
120m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A technician is working on a tap-off point in a residential distribution leg. The signal entering the tap is +15 dBmV at 750 MHz. The tap has an 8 dB tap value and a 1.5 dB insertion loss. What is the signal level (in dBmV) delivered to the subscriber port?
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