Nt 1310 Midterm Exam Review

1. Plenum and coaxial cable are not common cables used today. 2. A decibel is the unit of measurement that is a tenfold logarithmic ratio of power output to power input. 3. Frequency increases does not contribute to attenuation. 4. Mutual crosstalk is not a type of crosstalk. 5. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is part of the US government. 6. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is responsible for the development and publication of the National Electric Code. 7. A telecommunications room can sometimes be referred to as a telecommunications room or a wiring closet. 8. Backbone cabling includes cabling between equipment rooms and building entrance facilities, in a campus environment it is the cabling between buildings’ entrances facilities, and vertical connections between floors. 9. The hub network architecture is not commonly used today. 10. 10Base­T networking only requires 2 wire pairs of an eight­pin modular jack. 11. According to the NEC, Article 800.100, primary conductors shall be grounded, the grounding conductor shall be insulated and listed as suitable for the purpose. 12. Knowing and following the electrical ad building codes helps protect the buildings occupants, helps when working with local, city, country, and state officials, and helps when working with electricians and contractors. 13. Patch cables are generally considered the weakest link in a network setup. 14. The security of a locking door is a benefit of a full equipment cabinet. 15. Punchdown blocks are generally used for telephone and data systems. 16. Crimpers are used to attach connectors to twisted­pair cable. 17. Fish tape and fiberglass pushrods are helpful when running cable through walls. 18. Cable­toning tools can be used to test continuity. 19. Wire­pulling lubricant is used to allow cables to slide easily over surfaces during a pull. 20. Stud finder, hammer, wrenches are all handy tools to carry with you. 21. If the tip