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  1. Which OSHA standard specifically governs electrical safety in general industry workplaces, including cabling installations?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.303

    29 CFR 1910.303 covers general electrical safety requirements for general industry, including wiring design and protection relevant to cabling technicians.

  2. What does the term 'plenum-rated' cable (CMP) indicate about a cable's fire performance?

    Answer: It produces limited smoke and flame spread in air-handling spaces

    CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) cables are tested to UL 910 and must exhibit limited flame spread and low smoke production for use in air-handling plenums.

  3. A technician is working in a confined space with limited entry and exit points. Which document must be completed before entry?

    Answer: Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Permit

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requires a written permit for permit-required confined spaces that identifies hazards and authorized entrants.

  4. Under NEC Article 800, communications cables must maintain a minimum separation of how many inches from power conductors when routed in parallel?

    Answer: 6 inches

    NEC Article 800.133 generally requires communications cables to be separated from power conductors by at least 2 inches, but typical industry practice and some local codes specify 6 inches for parallel runs.

  5. Which label classification on a cable jacket indicates it is suitable for use in a riser (vertical shaft) application per NEC Article 800?

    Answer: CMR

    CMR (Communications Multipurpose Riser) cables are listed for use in vertical runs between floors, meeting UL 1666 flame propagation requirements.

  6. When using a powder-actuated fastening tool to anchor cable supports, what PPE is mandatory in addition to safety glasses?

    Answer: Hearing protection and hard hat

    Powder-actuated tools produce loud impulse noise exceeding 140 dB and projectile risk overhead, requiring hearing protection and a hard hat as mandatory PPE.

  7. Which regulatory body publishes the National Electrical Code (NEC) that governs cabling installation requirements in the United States?

    Answer: NFPA

    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes NFPA 70, known as the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is adopted by most US jurisdictions.