BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer RCDDv14 Study Guides

1. You are designing distribution for a seven unit townhouse with in slab conduits.

What is the MINIMUM number of 27 mm (1 in) rigid PVC Type 2 or metallic conduit that is required to satisfy distribution to each unit?

2. You have just finished a design calling for 15 telecommunications outlets. You received word that the owner has increased his requirements by 40%.

What size commercial DD (distribution device) is required to accommodate the increase?

3. Which service is NOT typical of Grade 1?

4. You are designing a multi-story dwelling and need to place the CTR's. Every floor is not available.

What is the alternate spacing for the CTRs?

5. You are designing a system requiring the transmission of data. Your system must perform higher than ________ kHz in order to do so.

6. To accommodate telephone, data, CATV, security and multimedia, a MINIMUM of ________ strands of optical fiber auxiliary disconnect outlet (ADO) cable should be provided.

7. Which type of scheduling chart utilizes predecessor and successor relationships when identifying tasks?

8. Which requirement does the ICT distribution designer provide to the Mechanical Engineer in charge of the HVAC design for a Telecommunication Space?

9. Which of the following is a consideration for lighting telecommunication spaces?

10. In a budding with one join room for serving as the FR and EF and four dedicated TRs on the same floor a total of__________ 103 mm (4 trade size) conduits should be installed to interconnect the backbone pathways to the ER.

11. What is used to facilitate MINOR changes to the Project Requirements?

Request lot Information (RFI)

12. Which two of the following types of metallic conduit REQUIRE threaded couplings? (Select two options.)

13. When considering pathway types, the ICT distribution designer should consider the applicable MICE factors as defined in TIA 568 for structured cabling systems and components MICE 3 relates to

14. An ICT distribution designer is representing a client during a project execution.

What is the designer's role in the Vendor and Contractor Coordination?

15. An ICT distribution designer is designing a backbone cabling network that is specified for a campus network including several links approaching 2000 m (6562 It) and data rates of 100 Gb/s What optical fiber type(s) should be used?

16. What is the MAXIMUM recommended length for A in the image below?

17. Before working on equipment, what is the FINAL step in the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure?

18. The type of apparatus housed in TRs varies greatly in size, purpose and function.

Which two of the following active equipment is included? (Select two options.)

19. A design build firm has been retained by a client to construct an outpatient clinic. The client has hired an ICT distribution designer to review the DB firm's work product ensuring that the certified (mat documents are complete. In what capacity would the designer MOST LIKELY be serving?

20. In specifying labels and pruned tags that meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 969 Standard, marking and labeling systems are provided following the listed metrics.

Which two of the following are REQUIRED for the UL standard? (Select two options.)

21. When designing cable tray pathways under an access floor, what is the MINIMUM free space that should exist between the top of the cable tray side rails and the underside of the stringers?

22. A voice over IP network that converges voice capabilities with softphones. Video communications, instant messaging is referred to as

23. The options for termination an unshielded twisted pair cable for a video surveillance camera at the camera end are an 8-pin 8 conductor outlet and

24. When sizing an underground entrance facility, what is the MINIMUM amount of 103 metric designator conduits (4 trade size) that should be specified by the ICT distribution design?

25. Which of the following is TRUE for tele communications spaces?

26. What is the MINIMUM fire rating for telecommunications spaces walls and wall linings, if not specified otherwise by local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)?

27. In a PTP network using optical fiber, the ________ is responsible for media conversions from the optical fiber to the balanced twisted pair network within the residence.

28. When estimating an ICT distribution designer project timeline schedule based on the scope of work which two scheduling methods use network diagrams lo integrate logical activities and identify critical paths on the project? (Select two options.)

29. For optical fiber cabling, which of the following test instruments is used to locate and identify any anomalies?

30. In which of the following design phases does the ICT distribution designer perform coordination with stakeholders and other disciplines (e.g.. mechanical, architectural, electrical) to ensure that the design is constructive and that any conflicts are resolved early in the process?

31. When designing horizontal pathways, the ICT distribution designer should consider the design's ability to (Select two options.)

32. For a six story building (plus a basement) each of the six floors has a useable area of =3716 m2 (40.000 ft2) There are two riser systems, each serving halt of the useable area on each Moor What are the sleeves quantity and configuration required from fifth floor to sixth floor?

33. An ICT distribution designer is estimating the installation of five units of 1.5 m (5 ft) tong channel basket trays connected together in the ceiling. The total length of the pathway needed is 7 5 m (25 ft).

How many supports will be needed''

34. Which of the following is TRUE about convenience receptacles?

35. Which of the following is a common application for exothermic welding of earthing (grounding) and bonding conductors?

36. Which of the following is the process of limiting fire and smoke using fire-resistive barriers?

37. In which phase of the protect design would an ICT distribution designer be expected to prepare preliminary cost estimates?

38. Conducted coupling may affect electronic devices primarily through which two of the following means'? (Select two options.)

39. Close out documentation is initially discussed in which of the following meetings?

40. An ICT distribution designer installed a 50/1 ?5 mm/1300 nm fiber optic cable from Building A to identical Building B with a distance of 600 m (1968 ft) At Building B. the designer fusion splice this new cable to an existing identical 50/126 mm fiber optic cable that runs 800 m (2525 ft) to Building C. Both ends are terminated with SC connectors.

What is the loss budget for the above fiber link?

41. In order for an ICT distribution designer to identify the BEST solutions for the client's needs they may have to provide

42. What's the MINIMUM depth of a trench from top of the cable/conduit to final grade? (Select two options.)

43. DRAG DROP

Identify the fibers below as either single mode (SM) or multi-mode (MM) by dragging the appropriate term into each oval.

44. An ICT distribution designer is preparing a price quote for a building design with multiple floors originally sized at 40.000 ft (3716 m2). While the designer is preparing the quote, the structural engineer indicates the building has been increased in size to accommodate an additional 40,000 ft2 (3716 m3) per floor. The designer's recommendation to the engineer will be to increase the slot area by_____for each additional 40,000 ft3 (3716 m2)

45. Open RFI's should be reviewed on a _________basis.

46. Which two of the following items MUST be included in a detailed SoW? (Select two options.)

47. When designing an underground conduit system, a single bend should be NO MORE THAN ________ degrees.

48. What is the PRIMARY reason for considering a physical ting topology for connecting outlying buildings?

49. What is the MINIMUM lighting requirement (or telecommunications spaces?

50. During the design phase, drawings for ICT communications spaces should be reviewed for Standards compliance and

51. When preparing an upfront cost estimate, the ICT distribution designer MUST consider which two of the following fees? (Select two options.)

52. An ICT distribution designer is reviewing design documents with the owner to gam approval for an ER design.

Which of the following information about the site shall be included?

53. Which two of the following are ADVANTAGES of underground conduit systems? (Select two options.)

54. What is the OPTIMAL lime in the construction process for ICT submittals to be reviewed by the ICT distribution designer?

55. What is the MAXIMUM number of work areas served by a single Multiuser Telecommunications Outlet Assembly (MUTOA)?

56. Telecommunications systems typically combine multiple digital data streams into one data stream.

What is this process called?

57. The transfer of unwanted signals may occur over one path or several paths.

What method addresses the mitigation or suppression of unwanted signals?

58. A project's closeout plan will be executed by the project manager (PM) and will be managed and approved by the

59. In a PON deployment, which active device is installed at the work area?

Wireless access point

60. When planning a telecommunication termination area, what is the estimated space needed to terminate 144 strands of optical fiber?

61. What's the RECOMMENDED twisted pair cable slack length to be left at the work area outlet location to enable the possibility of future changes in the Horizontal Cabling System?

62. Which of the following statements Is CORRECT concerning best practice for horizontal cable management panels?

63. Communicating a project's design and technical specifications to the client and stakeholders is part of the ___________of the project.

64. In a RFI, an ICT distribution designer instructs the contractor to test all the fibers In a PON Installation.

Which of the following testing requirements does the designer include?

65. When designing a video communications network, which type of video communication link is two-person videoconferencing?

66. The ICT distribution designer is hired to design a Telecommunications Room on the third floor of a building. The size of the floor is 20 m by 26 m (92 x 85 It).

What is to be the MINIMUM size of the TR?

67. During bidding the ICT distribution designer should review the bid responses for compliance and completeness. Afterwards, the designer should report the findings and recommendations to the

68. DRAG DROP

Identify the core switch(es) and server(s) of the data center in the diagram below by dragging the appropriate term into each box in the diagram.

69. An RFQ usually provides more detail than RFP in selection material such as

70. A system integration approach of a BAS on to a LAN can usually reduce the cost of cabling-related changes by

71. Which two of the following items should be considered for inclusion in a comprehensive working outline of a SoW? (Select two options.)

72. Which of the following team members is responsible for ensuring compliance with me contract documents (CDP

73. In a design type Scope of Work (SoW) the ICT distribution designer is responsible for providing

74. The marketing department of a firm has tasked the organization to design a structured cabling system allowing them to support either 10G6aseT or HDBASE-T. The budget requires that only one cable type be installed and that it be MINIMUM compliant. Of the following choices, what is the choice with the MINIMUM solution/solutions for the client?

75. What category/class of cabling does BICSI recommend for the MINIMUM performance level of horizontal balanced twisted-pair cabling?

76. Who prepares the submittals that are reviewed and approved to ensure that the clients design criteria is met in regards to material selection?

77. Which two of the following roles do an ICT distribution designer use to ensure a timely and cost-effective telecommunications construction project? (Select two options.)

78. A 3 trade size conduit is sized at

79. Which of the following options BEST describes Request for Quote (RFQ)?

80. Which of the following transmitter light sources has a MINIMUM bandwidth of 4700 MHz/km (EMB) at 850 nm">

81. A project's installation start involves a Kickoff Meeting and the General Contractor's Coordination Meeting. As part of the designer's responsibilities, which two of the following ate key elements of the Kick-off Meeting? (Select two options.)

82. An Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) uses an aggregation device called an optical line terminal (OLT). An OLT can support a MINIMUM of______subscribers per port using a passive optical splitter

83. What is the RECOMMENDED bend radius of a conduit with an internal diameter of 51 mm (2 in)?

84. Using a vertical cable support structure can create issues for the cable attached to the pathway Several issues can result It the support work is not clone correctly.

Which two of the following conditions could be caused by a poorly supported cabled (Select two options.)

85. The MINIMUM required for backbone floor to floor pathways is five (5) sleeves each being 103 mm (four trade size) in diameter What increase in usable floor space should another 103 mm (four trade size) sleeve be added?

86. An ICT distribution designer is reviewing a client's site information (spaces and pathways) to determine network technology and equipment selection. This is referred to as a___________design process

87. Which stakeholder of a project team is responsible to provide closeout documentation to the client? Architect

88. The size and number of conduits or sleeves used for backbone pathways depend on the usable floor space served by the backbone distribution system.

What is the MINIMUM trade size of sleeves recommended to serve a TR, ER, or EF?