CDCP - Certified Data Centre Professional Structured Cabling and Standards Questions and Answers

Question 1

A data center technician is performing certification testing on a newly installed structured cabling system.
The test must validate the performance of the fixed portion of the link, from the patch panel in the Telecommunications Room (TR) to the wall outlet in the Equipment Distribution Area (EDA), excluding equipment and user patch cords.
Which type of test should be performed?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Link test

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Channel test

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Wire Map test

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Continuity test

Question 2

According to the TIA-942 standard, which functional area within a data center serves as the central point for the structured cabling system, housing the main cross-connect, core routers, and switches?

Accepted Answer

Main Distribution Area (MDA)

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Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA)

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Equipment Distribution Area (EDA)

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Entrance Room (ER)

Question 3

A data center is being designed to support high-density computing. The design specifies that all metallic components, including racks, cabinets, and cable trays, must be connected to the telecommunications grounding system to ensure electrical safety and mitigate EMI. Which standard provides the primary guidelines for telecommunications bonding and grounding?

Accepted Answer

TIA-607

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TIA-568

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TIA-942

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BICSI-002

Question 4

In a structured cabling system compliant with TIA standards, what is the maximum allowable length for a copper horizontal cable run, from the patch panel in the Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA) to the work area outlet?

Accepted Answer

90 meters (295 feet)

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100 meters (328 feet)

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110 meters (360 feet)

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75 meters (246 feet)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the primary function of backbone cabling within a TIA-942 compliant data center design?

Accepted Answer

To provide high-speed interconnections between the Main Distribution Area (MDA), Horizontal Distribution Areas (HDAs), and Entrance Rooms (ERs).

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To connect individual servers within a single rack to the Top-of-Rack switch.

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To connect work area outlets to the patch panel within a single Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA).

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To provide power from the Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to the IT equipment in the racks.

Question 6

A project manager is overseeing the construction of a new data center and wants to ensure the design follows a comprehensive set of best practices covering not only cabling but also site selection, structural design, electrical systems, mechanical systems, security, and fire safety. Which standard provides the most holistic guidelines for data center design and implementation?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/BICSI 002 (Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices)

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TIA-569 (Pathways and Spaces)

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ISO/IEC 11801 (Generic Cabling)

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TIA-606 (Administration)