SBCA Safety & Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

What NEC code section addresses grounding and bonding requirements for satellite dish installations on residential structures?

Accepted Answer

NEC Article 820 — Community Antenna Television

Answer

NEC Article 820 specifically governs coaxial cable systems including CATV and satellite dish installations, including grounding at the point of entry.

Question 2

Under FCC Part 25, what is the maximum antenna pointing error generally allowed for a geostationary satellite earth station to maintain proper coordination?

Accepted Answer

1.0 degree

Answer

FCC Part 25 typically allows up to 1.0 degree of pointing error for earth station antennas, beyond which interference to adjacent satellites may occur.

Question 3

A technician is asked to install a very small aperture terminal (VSAT) that will transmit. Which FCC authorization is required before the earth station can go on-air?

Accepted Answer

A Blanket Earth Station License or individual earth station authorization under FCC Part 25

Answer

Transmitting VSAT terminals require FCC Part 25 licensing, either as individually licensed stations or under a blanket earth station license held by a network operator.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the FCC's 'quiet zones' near facilities such as the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)?

Accepted Answer

To restrict RF emissions that could interfere with sensitive scientific radio receivers

Answer

FCC quiet zones restrict RF transmissions in areas surrounding sensitive scientific installations to prevent interference with radio telescopes and other research receivers.

Question 5

When performing a risk assessment for a rooftop satellite installation, which fall protection standard from OSHA applies to work at heights of 6 feet or more in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.502 — Fall Protection Systems

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more and specifies guardrail, safety net, and personal fall arrest system requirements.

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

SBCA Safety & Regulatory Compliance 3