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Standards & Codes Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which NEC article governs the installation of coaxial cables used for community antenna television (CATV) systems?

    Answer: Article 820

    NEC Article 820 covers coaxial cable installations for CATV, CCTV, and similar radio frequency distribution systems.

  2. According to ANSI/TIA-568, the maximum distance for a horizontal cable run from the telecommunications outlet to the horizontal cross-connect is:

    Answer: 90 meters

    TIA-568 limits horizontal cabling to 90 meters to allow 10 meters for patch cords and equipment cables while keeping the channel under 100 meters.

  3. A cable installer finds existing unlabeled cables in a ceiling space. Per TIA-606, the FIRST action should be to:

    Answer: Report to the building owner and document their location

    TIA-606 administration standards require documentation of existing infrastructure before modification, including notifying the responsible party.

  4. When bonding metallic cable sheaths to the telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB), the applicable standard is:

    Answer: ANSI/TIA-607-C

    ANSI/TIA-607-C covers telecommunications bonding and grounding planning and installation methods.

  5. Under NEC 800.156, communications outlets installed in dwelling units must be listed and:

    Answer: Marked with the cable type they support

    NEC 800.156 requires listed communications outlets in dwellings to be marked to identify the communications system they serve.

  6. Which ISO/IEC standard is the international equivalent to ANSI/TIA-568 for generic cabling systems?

    Answer: ISO/IEC 11801

    ISO/IEC 11801 is the international standard for generic cabling for customer premises, paralleling the TIA-568 series.

  7. The NEC requires separation between power and communications cables in raceways primarily to prevent:

    Answer: Inductive coupling and electrical hazards

    Separation prevents inductive coupling (crosstalk from power lines) and reduces the risk of communications cables becoming energized.