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| What do codes pertain to? | Electrical codes, building codes, fire codes, and all other safety codes. |
| What institute accredits the TIA/EIA standards, which govern telecommunications cabling infrastructure? | American National Standards Institute (ANSI) |
| The purpose of a standard is to ensure a minimal _____________. | Level of Performance |
| What is the name of the organization responsible for the System Interconnection Model? | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) |
| The purpose of codes, in general, if for the practical safeguarding of ______ and ______ from hazards, and to ensure the quality of construction. | persons and property |
| Codes are requirements for the performance of a given telecommunications systems? | False: Standards, not codes, establish performance guidelines and criteria for telecommunications systems. |
| What do standards quantify, compare, measure, or specify? | Capacity, quantity, content, extent, value, and quality |
| How often is the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part I, revised? | Every four years |
| What does the CEC Part I, Section 2 entitled “General Rules” provide information on? | Permits, marking of cables, and flame spread requirements for electrical wiring and cables |
| What type of cable’s installation requirements is addressed in Section 56 of the CEC? | Optical fiber cabling |
| What ANSI/TIA/EIA standard contains information regarding commercial building standards for telecommunications pathways and spaces? | ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B |
| What subject is contained in FCC Part 15? | Radiated Emission Limits |
| What does Section 12 of CEC, entitled “Wiring Methods” address? | The requirements for installing cabling systems |
| What ANSI/TIA/EIA standard is entitled “Commercial Build Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part I: General Requirements”? | ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 |
| Which ANSI standard could a telecommunications distribution designer refer to for questions about commercial building grounding (earthing) and bonding requirements for telecommunications? | ANSI J-STD-607-A |
| What is the full name of the institute that publishes the National Electric Safety Code? | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE) |
| What is the formal name of the IEEE committee that oversees the development of the IEEE 802 family of standards? | IEEE 802 Local and Metropolitan Area Network Standards Committee (LMSC) |
| What document addresses the accessibility of telecommunications devices by disabled persons? | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1992 |
| What IEEE working group has developed standards for Token bus networks? | IEEE working group 802.11 |
| What IEEE working group has developed standards for Broadband Wireless Metropolitan Networks? | IEEE working group 802.16 |
| What does CSMA/CD stand for? | Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection |
| Which IEEE working group has developed standards for wireless local area networks? | IEEE working group 802.11 |
| What does NESC (IEEE C2-2002) cover? | Basic Provisions for the safeguarding of persons from the hazards that arise during the installation, operations, or maintenance of outside plant (OSP) overhead and underground communications lines and electrical supply lines |
| What NFPA code is entitled National Electrical Code? | NFPA 70 |
| What NFPA code is entitled “Recommended Practice for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities?” | NFPA 76 |
| How often is the NEC revised? | Every three years |
| Which NEC Article defines and identifies three classes, and two divisions of hazardous locations? | Article 500 |
| What NFPA code is entitled National Fire Alarm Code? | NFPA 72 |
| What NFPA code is entitled Life Safety Code? | NFPA 101 |
| Which NEC Article addressing grounding? | Article 250 |
| Name four categories used within the United States to rate products. | 1) Listed 2) Classified 3) Recognized 4) Verified |
