DCI Standards and Codes 2

Question 1

Which ANSI/TIA standard specifically addresses grounding and bonding requirements for telecommunications systems?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/TIA-607-C

Answer

ANSI/TIA-568.2-D

Answer

ANSI/TIA-569-D

Answer

ANSI/TIA-758-B

Question 2

Under ANSI/TIA-568, what is the maximum allowable permanent link length for Category 6A horizontal cabling?

Accepted Answer

90 meters

Answer

100 meters

Answer

110 meters

Answer

85 meters

Question 3

Which NEC article governs the installation of communications circuits in commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

Article 800

Answer

Article 250

Answer

Article 725

Answer

Article 820

Question 4

ANSI/TIA-569-D specifies the minimum bend radius for a 4-pair UTP cable during installation as:

Accepted Answer

8 times the cable diameter

Answer

4 times the cable diameter

Answer

4 times the cable outer diameter

Answer

1 inch regardless of diameter

Question 5

What does the 'D' suffix in ANSI/TIA-568.2-D indicate?

Accepted Answer

Fourth revision of the standard

Answer

Digital cabling specification

Answer

Dual-pair configuration

Answer

Data center edition

Question 6

According to BICSI standards, what is the recommended minimum clearance between power conductors and data cabling running in parallel?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

3 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 7

Which organization publishes the TDMM (Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual) used as a key reference by cabling installers?

Accepted Answer

BICSI

Answer

ANSI

Answer

TIA

Answer

IEEE