DCI Standards & Codes Compliance 2

Question 1

Which ANSI/TIA standard specifically addresses cabling infrastructure for healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/TIA-1179

Answer

ANSI/TIA-568.2-D

Answer

ANSI/TIA-862-B

Answer

ANSI/TIA-942-B

Question 2

Under NEC Article 800, communications cables installed in a plenum space must be rated as:

Accepted Answer

CMP (Plenum)

Answer

CMR (Riser)

Answer

CM (Communications Multipurpose)

Answer

CMX (Limited Use)

Question 3

The minimum bend radius for a 4-pair UTP horizontal cable during installation (under tension) is typically:

Accepted Answer

8 times the cable diameter

Answer

4 times the cable diameter

Answer

10 times the cable diameter

Answer

2 times the cable diameter

Question 4

BICSI TDMM is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An industry best-practice reference manual for telecommunications distribution

Answer

A mandatory federal cabling law

Answer

A fire code for data centers

Answer

A UL listing requirement for cable trays

Question 5

Which standard defines the structured cabling requirements specifically for data centers?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/TIA-942-B

Answer

ANSI/TIA-568.3-D

Answer

ANSI/TIA-862-B

Answer

ANSI/TIA-1005-A

Question 6

Per OSHA regulations, a ladder must extend at least how far above the top landing when used for roof or elevated access?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

1 foot

Answer

2 feet

Answer

4 feet

Question 7

The TIA-568 standard classifies channel performance categories. Category 6A supports a bandwidth of up to:

Accepted Answer

500 MHz

Answer

100 MHz

Answer

250 MHz

Answer

750 MHz