CPCT Safety & Compliance Regulations 5

Question 1

Which organization issues the CPCT certification and establishes the competency standards for premises cabling technicians?

Accepted Answer

NCTI (National Cable Television Institute)

Answer

The CPCT (Certified Premises Cabling Technician) certification is issued by NCTI (now known as the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, SCTE), validating technician competency.

Question 2

When using a fishtape or pull line through conduit, which safety precaution is essential to prevent electrical shock?

Accepted Answer

Verify the conduit is free of energized conductors before pulling

Answer

Before inserting a fishtape, technicians must verify the conduit does not contain energized conductors, as conductive fishtapes can contact live wires and cause electrocution.

Question 3

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, which step must occur FIRST in the energy control procedure before a technician works on telecommunications equipment sharing a power source?

Accepted Answer

Identify all energy sources associated with the equipment

Answer

The first step in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 LOTO procedures is to identify all hazardous energy sources before any other control measures are applied.

Question 4

What does a Class C fire extinguisher rating indicate about its suitability for cabling work environments?

Accepted Answer

It is safe for use on energized electrical equipment fires

Answer

Class C rated extinguishers use non-conductive agents (CO2, dry chemical, or clean agent) making them safe to use on fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Question 5

A cabling technician is required to work on a roof to install antenna cabling. At what unprotected edge height does OSHA require fall protection in general industry?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 requires fall protection in general industry whenever workers are exposed to falls of 4 feet or more to a lower level.

(CPCT) Certified Premises Cabling Technician Practice Test

(CPCT) Certified Premises Cabling Technician Practice Test

CPCT Safety & Compliance Regulations 5