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QUESTION 1
Which of the following serial protocols allows the daisy chaining of devices?
A. Fire Wire
B. RS-232
C. RS-422
D. RS-485
Answer: D
QUESTION 2
Which of the following is a requirement of a home automation system that allows the system to
be set up for out of band remote maintenance from an off-site location?
A. Dial-in modem
B. Local terminal
C. Infrared remote
D. Wireless access point
Answer: A
QUESTION 3
Which of the following is a support that is mounted to the backboard and used to manage cables?
A. Conduit
B. 66 block
C. D-ring
D. Cable tray
Answer: C
QUESTION 4
A technician is programming the locations for 802.11 devices used in home automation. Which
of the following describes the Layer 2 address of the OSI model?
A. IP address
B. MAC address
C. X10 address
D. 802.11 address
Answer: B
QUESTION 5
The design of a system requires a wall-mounted control device that works with a RS-485 based
control processor. Control needs to be available at 16 locations. The interface should allow the
technician to customize the menu options with icons and text associated with each of the push
A. Web pad
B. LCD keypad
C. If remove control
D. Touch screen controller
Answer: B
QUESTION 6
One of the devices used to control a multimedia center uses serial communications to receive
instructions from he system controller. The device needs to be tested off-line, and it has been
disconnected from the system controller. A notebook computer equipped wit ha serial port is
available for testing. Which of the following cables will complete the connection?
A. Coaxial
B. Patch
C. Telephone
D. Null-modem
Answer: D
QUESTION 7
An integrated home automation system is being designed to use a personal computer equipped
with a single IEEE 1394 port. What is the total number of devices that additional ports are
needed?
A. 23
B. 43
C. 63
D. 83
Answer: C
QUESTION 8
Which of the following methods offer protection from attenuation in larger installations using an
X10 protocol to control devices?
A. IR repeater
B. Signal bridge
C. RS-232 to RS-485 converter
D. 75 ohm to 100 ohm converter
Answer: B
QUESTION 9
The IEEE 1394 interface is commonly referred to as:
A. SCSI
B. FireWireTM
C. Fast Ethernet
D. Gigabit Ethernet
Answer: B
QUESTION 10
Which of the following standards has the greatest maximum distance from the central office of
the telephone company to the home?
A. ADSL
B. SDSL
C. IDSL
D. G.SHDSL
Answer: C
QUESTION 11
Which of the following systems utilizes the electrical cabling as a control media throughout the
house?
A. PLC
B. HomeRF
C. HomePNA
D. Broadband coaxial
Answer: A
QUESTION 12
Which of the following does NOT need to be documented for a control system?
A. System diagram
B. Equipment list
C. Configuration of equipment
D. Equipment specifications
Answer: D
QUESTION 13
In a wireless security system, the controller should monitor each transmitter for:
A. high interference
Answer: D
QUESTION 14
Which of the following devices is required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
for registered alarm connections in which alarm panels are connected to a telephone line?
A. RJ-11
B. RJ-21
C. RJ-31X
D. RJ-45
Answer: C
QUESTION 15
Which of the following terms describes a point or group of points in an alarm system?
A. Zone
B. Area
C. Perimeter
D. Demarcation
Answer: A
QUESTION 16
Which of the following tools is used to fasten a connector to a cable end?
A. Crimper
B. Wire strippers
C. Lineman's pliers
D. Punch-down tool
Answer: A
QUESTION 17
Which of the following authorities establish the National Electrical Code (NEC) as legal
regulations?
Answer: B
QUESTION 18
Which of the following ANSI/TIA/EIA standards most directly concerns residential low-voltage
an telecommunication cabling?
A. 568-B
B. 570
C. 570-A
D. 606
Answer: C
QUESTION 19
A programmable HVAC thermostat can be accessed remotely to:
Answer: D
QUESTION 20
Which of the following devices will prevent the loss of functionality during a sudden alternating
current (AC) power outage?
A. Dedicated circuit
B. Surge protector
C. Transfer switch
D. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Answer: D
QUESTION 21
Which of the following types of systems is created by combining many signals into an existing
single cable?
A. Diplex
B. Duplex
C. Multiplex
D. Balanced
Answer: C
QUESTION 22
A design calls for the installation of devices using the current AC wiring for control. The
installation is complete, and the technician discovers that only one-half of the devices can be
accessed from the central processor. Which of the following steps will resolve this problem?
Answer: B
QUESTION 23
Which of the following information is NOT required when a technician is programming a
control system?
Answer: D
QUESTION 24
If the technician has verified that all the phone jacks but one in a home have a dial tone, the next
step the technician should take is to check.
A. The termination.
B. For cross talk.
C. For split pairs.
D. The polarity.
Answer: A
QUESTION 25
Which of the following topologies is associated with the home run method?
A. Bus.
B. Star.
C. Ring.
D. Mesh.
Answer: B
QUESTION 26
In a Category 5 cable, each pair has a different twisit rate to.
Answer: A
QUESTION 27
Which of the following connectors is the eight pin connector used for data transmission over
twisted pair wires? Pin connector used for data transmission over standard telephone wires.
A. DIN.
B. BNC
C. RJ-45.
D. RJ-11.
Answer: C
QUESTION 28
Which of the following connectors is used in the Community Access Television (CATV)
industry on coaxial cable?
A. BNC.
B. RG-62
C. N
D. F
Answer: D
QUESTION 29
Which of the following device interfaces may be used to allow remote connectivity and control
of subsystem?
A. V-12.
B. RS.232.
C. RS-422.
D. RS-449.
Answer: B
QUESTION 30
In order for devices to communicate and integrate over the home LAN infrastructure, the home
integrate should ideally connect into these sub systems at the associated sub system.
A. End devices.
B. Control panel.
C. Distribution panel.
D. Residential gateway.
Answer: B
QUESTION 31
Which of the following organizations has the mission to accelerate the process of researching,
developing, and testing new home technology more specifically, products and services that
require a broadband or persistent connection to the Internet?
Answer: A
QUESTION 32
The maximum distance a control processor can be placed from the control device that supports
RS---485 at a data rate of 100 kbps is.
A. 200 ft.
B. 200 ft.
C. 2,000 ft.
D. 4,000 ft.
Answer: D
QUESTION 33
Which of the following tools will identify the location of a break in a cable?
A. Multimeter
B. Packet analyzer
C. Frequency generator
D. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
Answer: D
QUESTION 34
The number of wire pairs used for communication in a 100Base-T Ethernet connection is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
QUESTION 35
Which of the following is NOT a valid X10 device address?
A. S12
B. L9
C. G15
D. A2
Answer: A
QUESTION 36
A transformer is an electrical device that converts.
Answer: A
QUESTION 37
Voltage is represented by which of the following letter symbols?
A. C
B. E
C. R
D. W
Answer: B
QUESTION 38
The National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies for Underground Feeder(UF) cables, which are
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter and rated at 20 amps, a buried depth oF.
A. 6 in.
B. 8 in.
C. 10 in.
D. 12 in.
Answer: D
QUESTION 39
Service wires brought to a building underground are referred to as a servicE.
A. bus
B. line
C. mast
D. lateral
Answer: D
QUESTION 40
Which of the following connector types would NOT be found on a structured wiring system?
A. F
B. RCA
C. DB-15
D. RJ-45
Answer: C
QUESTION 41
Which of the following types of remote controls is best used with equipment located behind
solid doors?
A. Digital
B. RS-232
C. Infrared (IR)
D. Radio Frequency (RF)
Answer: D
QUESTION 42
Cabling for all current and future client needs should be in place by the end of which of the
following installation phases?
A. Finish
B. Trim-out
C. Rough-in
D. Programming
Answer: C
QUESTION 43
Which of the following best describes the demarcation point (demarc)?
D. Point where the telephone company's responsibility ends and the owner's responsibility
begins
Answer: D
QUESTION 44
The National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies the minimum size coppepr conductor for
120-volts AC residential service as:
Answer: A
QUESTION 45
Volt-amperes (VA) for a single-phase AC electrical circuit can be calculated as:
Answer: A
QUESTION 46
The National Electrical Code (NEC) protects against electric shock in a Class 2 low-voltage
circuit by:
Answer: C
QUESTION 47
Communications cabling and other audio/video cabling should always cross electrical
wiring at an angle oF.
A. 25 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 120 degrees
Answer: C
QUESTION 48
Which of the following types of cables has the MOST resistance to interference?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber-optic
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: B
QUESTION 49
The purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is to provide minimum standards for
thE.
Answer: D
QUESTION 50
The purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is to do which of the following?
Answer: C
QUESTION 51
A technician is on-site install a cable modem and router for a residential home network. There is
a preexisting home network that consists of five computes all connected by 10Base2 Thinnet.
The technician needs to install a router, hub, and firewall. Which of the following items should
the technician use to accomplish this task?
A. Five 10/100Base-T NIC cards and UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors
B. Five 10/100Base-T NIC cards and STP cable with RJ-11 connectors
C. Five 10Base5 NIC cards and UTP cable with AUI connectors
D. Five 10Base2 NIC cards and UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors
Answer: AThe router, hub, and firewall will most likely support UTP only. The easy
solution is to change Network cards on the five PCs.
QUESTION 52
The most common source of an electrical voltage surge is A.
A. power failure
B. blown transformer
C. downed power pole
D. nearby lighting strike
Answer: D
QUESTION 53
Which of the following will provide continuous access to the home automation system using
the Internet for communications?
A. Dial-in server.
B. Dial-up server.
C. Dedicated line
D. Switched line
Answer: C
QUESTION 54
Which of the following types of connectors is typically used for analog modems?
A. RG-6
B. RG-58
C. RJ-11
D. RJ-45
Answer: C
QUESTION 55
The IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol standard operates in:
A. low frequency
B. high frequency
C. microwave frequency
D. very high frequency
Answer: C
QUESTION 56
Which of the following should be used to provide greater flexibility for future changes in a home
automation network?
A. Daisy chain
B. Patch panel
C. Coaxial cable
D. Fiber-optic cable
Answer: B
QUESTION 57
Which of the following ANSI/TIA/EIA standards most directly concerns residential low-voltage
and telecommunication cabling?
A. A 568-B
B. 570
C. 570-A
D. 606
Answer: C
QUESTION 58
An automatic water shut off valve detection device must be locateD.
Answer: D
QUESTION 59
Which of the following ANSI/TIA/EIA standards most directly concerns residential low-voltage
an telecommunication cabling?
A. 568-B
B. 570
C. 570-A
D. 606
Answer: C
QUESTION 60
After the installation of a whole house technology solution, the client should expect a reduction
in:
A. security
B. comfort
C. energy costs
D. telephone charges
Answer: C
QUESTION 61
Which of the following is the recommended best practice for integrating the signal distribution
and device controllers in a hoe automation project?
Answer: B
QUESTION 62
Which of the following DSL standards has the greatest maximum downstream speeD.
A. ADSL
B. IDSL
C. VDSL
D. HDSL-2
Answer: C
QUESTION 63
Which of the following types of Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) uses filters on each phone
instead of a single splitter at the point the line pair enters the building?
A. HDSL
B. G.lite
C. DSLAM
D. Bridged ADSL
Answer: B
QUESTION 64
The component in a fiber cable designed to trap the light signal inside the optical fiber is called
thE.
A. core
B. cladding
C. cable jacket
D. protective buffer
Answer: B
QUESTION 65
The IEEE 802.15 protocol standard is commonly known as:
A. FDDI
B. Ehernet
C. BluetoothTM
D. Token ring
Answer: C
QUESTION 66
Which of the following devices is used to arm and disarm the alarm system?
A. Keypad
B. Terminal
C. Knife switch
D. Mercury switch
Answer: A
QUESTION 67
What is the maximum number of feet that Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) can run
on a 26 AWG cable?
A. 6,000 - 9,000
B. 10,000 - 13,000
C. 15,000 - 18,000
D. 19,000 - 21,000
Answer: C
QUESTION 68
Which of the following specifies the building requirements for grounding?
Answer: A
QUESTION 69
The proper cable to be used in connecting a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) dish to a receives is A.
A. A Romex cable
B. Category 5 STP
C. swept-tested RG-6
D. 16 AWG speaker wire
Answer: C
QUESTION 70
Which of the following technologies should a design specify if a customer desires to control all
elements of the whole house control system with a single remote from any location?
A. Optical switches
B. Mechanical switches
C. Infrared light transceivers
D. Radio Frequency (RF) transceivers
Answer: D
QUESTION 71
Which of the following connectors supports the switching of composite video to standard
consumer video devices?
A. SC
B. F-type
C. RJ-11
D. RJ-45
Answer: B
QUESTION 72
The maximum number of devices that can be controlled per serial port supporting RS-232 on a
home automation control unit at any one time is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: A
QUESTION 73
Which of the following cable types is used to climinate the effects of Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI)?
A. Category 5e UTP.
B. Category 5 STP.
C. Fiber Optic cable.
D. Coaxial cable.
Answer: C
QUESTION 74
The maximum untwist length for Category 5 pairs is.
A. 1/2in
B. 1 in.
C. 2 in.
D. 3 in.
Answer: A
QUESTION 75
To limit the voltage imposed by lightning and line surges, electrical systems such as reformers
and generators should be connected to which of the following.
A. Earth ground.
B. Circuit breaker.
C. Electrical supply.
D. Surge Suppressor.
Answer: D
QUESTION 76
Which of the following connectors is used with Category 5 cables.
A. RJ-31.
B. RJ-45.
C. RJ-48
D. RJ-61
Answer: B
QUESTION 77
A homeowner in an older home recently installed high speed Internet access via a local cable
provider. There is no structured Category 5.5e wiring in the home. And the homeowner would
like to control the lights and audio/video equipment from a Web browser on the computer.
Which of the following options best meets the homeowners needs.
D. X10, serial controller for IR/RF A/V receivers, wireless access point, and wireless NIC for
the computer.
Answer: D
QUESTION 78
Which of the following types of cables is considered unbalanced?
A. Coaxial.
B. Fiber optic.
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: A
QUESTION 79
According to the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), which of the following
topologies is the preferred method of wiring for residential premises?
A. Bus
B. Star
C. Ring
D. Mesh
Answer: B
QUESTION 80
Which of the following is the maximum number of addresses that can be assigned to a single
X10 system?
A. 64
B. 128
C. 256
D. 512
Answer: C
QUESTION 81
Which of the following types of cables I prone to interference?
A. Coaxial.
B. Fiber optic.
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP).
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: D
QUESTION 82
The minimum bend radius standard for a Category 5 cable installation is:
A. 4 in.
B. 8 in.
C. 12 in.
D. 24 in.
Answer: A
QUESTION 83
Electrical frequency is defined as thE.
Answer: D
QUESTION 84
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), which of the following colors is acceptable for
the "hot" wire in a residence?
A. Red
B. Grey
C. White
D. Green
Answer: A
QUESTION 85
Which of the following would NOT be found in the distribution panel of structured pre-wire?
A. LAN hub
B. Structured outlet
C. Video distribution module
D. Telecommunications module
Answer: D
QUESTION 86
Which of the following types of cables may NOT be used to maintain a Category 5
certification for data transfer speed?
A. UTP Category 3
B. STP Category 5
C. UTP Category 5e
D. STP Category 6
Answer: A
QUESTION 87
American Wire Gauge (AWG) numbers assigned to electrical wires indicates:
A. color code
B. current rating
C. voltage rating
D. diameter of the metal conductor
Answer: D
QUESTION 88
The purpose of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is to:
Answer: D
QUESTION 89
Quad-shield coaxial cable has:
Answer: C
QUESTION 90
Which of the following is a type of wireless computer keyboard connector?
A. DIN
B. IrDA
C. COM
D. USB
Answer: B
QUESTION 91
A transient voltage surge suppressor diverts or limits:
A. current
B. ohms
C. inductive reactance
D. capacitive reactance
Answer: A
QUESTION 92
Which of the following EIA/TIA standards defines the requirements for low-voltage
cabling systems in single and multi-tenant residencies?
A. 607A
B. 570A
C. 569A
D. 568B
Answer: B
QUESTION 93
The signal coupled from one Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable to another is calleD.
A. attenuation
B. ground fault
C. near-end cross-talk
D. main cross-connect
Answer: C
QUESTION 94
The area above a room or building space in which the primary function is air handling is know as
thE.
A. riser area
B. work area
C. plenum area
D. conduit area
Answer: C
QUESTION 95
Which of the following must be installed to allow infrared remote programming of a
Central Control Unit (CCU) from anywhere in the home?
A. Hub
B. Amplifier
C. Repeater
D. Optical switch
Answer: C
QUESTION 96
Which of the following tools is used to fasten an RJ-45 plug to a cable end?
A. Crimper
B. Wire strippers
C. Lineman's pliers
D. Punch-down tool
Answer: A
QUESTION 97
When a technician wires for a High Definition Television (HDTV) satellite dish, all of the
following are factors to be considered EXCEPT:
A. compass angle
B. unobstructed view
C. height from ground
D. number and type of cable
Answer: C
QUESTION 98
Which of the following termination devices could maintain Category 5 certification for data
transfer speed?
A. Wire nut
B. Barrier strip
C. Phoenix connector
D. Type 110 punch-down block
Answer: D
QUESTION 99
If a home is automated with the available wireless standards, which of he following describes the
available 11 Mbps protocol?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11c
D. 802.11g
Answer: B
QUESTION 100
The installation of an X10-based system in an apartment unit is complete. The apartment
complex uses shared services to supply each unit with electric power, natural gas, and water. To
protect the equipment, all A/V components and computers are connected to the A/C wiring by
using surge suppressors. The client calls and states that some of the devices are operating
erratically and spontaneously from any of the X10 controllers. The equipment is operating
manually and other devices are operating normally. To remedy this problem, the technician
should.
Answer: D
QUESTION 101
Which of the following best describes the minimum Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requirements for home copper wiring?
Answer: A
QUESTION 102
Which of the following DSL types does NOT use POTS on the same line?
A. ADSL
B. G.lite
C. VDSL
Answer: C
QUESTION 103
Which of the following is a central controller?
Answer: B
QUESTION 104
When an alarm panel is wired with normally closed contacts, the devices in the same zone must
be connecteD.
A. by order
B. in series
C. randomly
D. in parallel
Answer: B
QUESTION 105
Which of the following is considered the "brain" of the home integration system?
A. Control panel
B. Access point
C. Distribution panel
D. Demarcation point
Answer: A
QUESTION 106
The final authority on electrical installation requirements is:
Answer: C
QUESTION 107
A home is fully integrated and controlled by one processor. The instant messaging and e-mail
notification are not working. Which of the following should the technician check first?
A. X10 network
B. Video distribution
C. Computer network
D. Internet connection
Answer: D
QUESTION 108
If all signals from the central processor are monitored and controlled via 10Base-T Ethernet,
what is the maximum distance between devices without the use of additional equipment?
A. 10 meters
B. 100 meters
C. 1,000 meters
D. 10,000 meters
Answer: B
QUESTION 109
If the home automation controller supports connections to remote devices via RS-232 ports, and
the design specifies 8 remote devices, how many RS-232 ports need to be installed in the
controller?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8
Answer: D
QUESTION 110
According to the EIA/TIA 570 standard, which of the following types of cable make up a grade
one outlet?
Answer: A
QUESTION 111
A technician is terminating a coaxial cable with a BNC connector. The maximum length of outer
jacket that should be removed is.
A. 3/16 in.
B. 4/16 in.
C. 8/16 in.
D. 11/16 in.
Answer: D
QUESTION 112
Which of the following cables is used in Community Access Televisions (CATV).
A. RG-58
B. RG-62
C. RG-6U
D. RG-8
Answer: C
QUESTION 113
Which of the following pairs of not for profit organizations develop and adopt standards for
home automation technology?
A. Continental Automated Building Association (CABA) and Internet Home Alliance (IHA).
B. Customs Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) and Internet Home Alliance
(IHA).
C. Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Continetal Automated Building Association
(CABA).
D. Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Custom Electronic Design and Installation
Association (CEDIA).
Answer: C
QUESTION 114
Which of the following should be used to provide greater flexibility for future changes in a home
automation network?
A. Home run.
B. Patch Panel.
C. Fiber optic cable.
Answer: B
QUESTION 115
Which of the following video cables would provide optimal performance with satellite
residential or light commercial use?
A. RG-59
B. RG-6
C. Category 5
D. Category 6
Answer: B
QUESTION 116
Which of the following types of cables has the most resistance to interference?
A. Coaxial.
B. Fiber optic.
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: B
QUESTION 117
The term "hertz" refers to the number oF.
Answer: A
QUESTION 118
When wires are connected to a standard 120-volt outlet receptacle, the black wire is connected to
which of the following terminals?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Silver
D. Copper
Answer: D
QUESTION 119
Which of the following could NOT be used as a control device in a home automation system?
A. Touchscreen
B. Motion detector
C. Structured outlet
D. Handheld remote
Answer: C
QUESTION 120
Which of the following is the proper fire rating for wire running in ventilation air spaces?
A. PVC
B. Riser
C. Plenum
D. Shielded
Answer: C
QUESTION 121
The unit of measurement for electrical power is thE.
A. volt
B. ohm
C. watt
D. ampere
Answer: C
QUESTION 122
The National Electrical Code (NEC) required that power-limited circuits are supplied by a
source with a rated output of no more than:
A. 15 volts
B. 30 volts
C. 120 volts
D. 240 volts
Answer: B
QUESTION 123
A technician is running data communication Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) wire in a new
construction home. To prevent signal degradation, the minimum distance between t he
communications cable and the electrical cable should bE.
A. 5 in.
B. 10 in.
C. 12 in.
C. 16 in.
Answer: A
QUESTION 124
Remote control and signaling circuits are classified by the National Electrical Code (NEC)
according to thE.
Answer: D
QUESTION 125
Which of the following termination devices is required to maintain Category 5 certification
for data transfer speed?
A. Wire nut
B. Barrier strip
C. Phoneix connection
D. Type 110 punch-down block
Answer: D
QUESTION 126
A client desires a home technology system that will primarily by used for controlling
household appliances. In the future, the client plans to add components that will be used to
control lighting. Which of the following is the most cost-effective solution for the technician
to install?
A. UTP cabling
B. STP cabling
C. RG-59 coaxial cabling
D. Powerline carries to the existing AC wiring
Answer: D
QUESTION 127
A technician is asked to connect two computers to enable file sharing on an Ethernet
network. Which of the following types of cables would be used to connect the computers
without a hub or switch?
Answer: B
QUESTION 128
Which of the following types of cables is the MOST expensive to install?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber-optic
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: B
QUESTION 129
The proper cable o be used in connecting a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) dish to a receiver is
A.
A. Romex cable
B. Category
C. sweep-tested RG-6
D. 16 AWG speaker wire
Answer: C
QUESTION 130
In the data wiring considerations for a new home, which of the following central termination
interfaces provides the MOST flexible and LEAST expensive solution for moves, adds, and
changes?
Answer: B
QUESTION 131
Which of the following techniques best describes the type of wireless network installed for a
wireless networking solution that uses the IEEE 802.11 standards?
A. X10
B. HPNA
C. Appletalk
D. Ethernet
Answer: D
QUESTION 132
The client wants a more finished installation for the home automation system and does not want
to see external control devices plugged into electrical outlets. The client requests that existing
finished surfaces remain untouched. The technician shoulD.
Answer: D
QUESTION 133
A computer is used to automate the control of the audio/video system. The components include
the following connections:
* RCA type A/V jacks
* Infra-red remote control port
* F-type input and out connectors
* USB
To integrate these components with a minimum of cabling, the computer should be equipped
with:
A. To integrate these components with a minimum of cabling, the computer should be equipped
with:
B. USB ports
C. RCA A/V jacks
D. IEEE 1394 ports
Answer: D
QUESTION 134
Which of the following DSL standards has the geatest maximum downstream speed?
A. G.lite
B. SDSL
C. HDSL
D. G.SHDSL
Answer: D
QUESTION 135
The cabling from the telecommunications outlet/connector to the station equipment is known as
thE.
A. backbone
B. work area
C. horizontal
D. entrance facility
Answer: B
QUESTION 136
All of the following are types of fiber-optic cables EXCEPT:
A. iLink
B. Toslink
C. multimode
D. single mode
Answer: A
QUESTION 137
Which of the following devices is used to protect an alarm circuit against accidental shorts or
opens?
A. Key switch
B. Fuseable link
C. End-of-line resistor
D. Tamper-reinstant connector
Answer: C
QUESTION 138
Which of the following versions of the National Electrial Code (NEC) is valid in a given area?
A. The one most recently published, except any portions overwritten or extended by state
governments?
B. The one most recently published, except any portioins overwritten or extended by the federal
government.
C. The one most recently accepted by local government, except any portions overwritten or
extended by local government.
D. The one most recently accepted by the federal government, except any portions overwritten
or extended by the federal government.
Answer: D
QUESTION 139
The proper installation of a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) dish includes:
Answer: D
QUESTION 140
The installation of a technology integration system requires accessibility from the Internet. The
technician must configure the system's:
A. RS-232 port
B. MAC address
C. TCP/IP properties
D. IPX/SPX properties
Answer: C
QUESTION 141
Which of the following is a requirement of a home automation system that allows the system to
be set up for remote maintenance from an off-site location?
A. Dial-in-modem
B. Local terminal
C. Infrared remote
D. Wireless access point
Answer: A
QUESTION 142
Which of the following is necessary for a wireless two-way touch panel?
A. RF
B. Relay
C. RS-232
D. RS-422
Answer: A
QUESTION 143
Which of the following is the major advantage of using RG-6 cable over RG-59?
A. Lower cost.
B. Higher bandwidth.
C. Thicker center conductor.
D. Higher attenuation per foot.
Answer: B
QUESTION 144
The maximum segment length exceeds 100 meters for which of the following types of data
cable?
A. 10 Base 2.
B. 10 base T.
C. 100 Base T.
D. 1000 Base T.
Answer: A
QUESTION 145
Which of the following underlying architectures in necessary to fully integrate all sub systems
within the home?
A. X10.
B. HAVI
C. CEBus.
D. Home LAN.
Answer: D
QUESTION 146
Which of the following devices is used to trace wiring and locate specific wires?
A. Digital millimeter.
B. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR).
C. Signal generator and oscilloscope.
D. Tone generator and inductive amplifier.
Answer: D
QUESTION 147
According to the EIA/TIA 570 standard, which of the following cables is the minimum grade
required for a home computer network?
A. Category 3
B. Category 5
C. One pair flat telephone
D. Two pair flat telephone
Answer: A
QUESTION 148
Which of the following is a type of wireless personal computer keyboard connection?
A. RF
B. DIN
C. COM
D. USB
Answer: A
QUESTION 149
A circuit breaker is a device designed to:
Answer: C
QUESTION 150
Which of the following is a typical U.S. household electrical current?
A. AC/120 volt. 60 Hz
B. DC/120 volt
C. AC/120 volt 50 Hz
D. DC/240 volt
Answer: A
QUESTION 151
Which of the following types of cables is required for wiring a digital satellite dish?
A. RG-6
B. RG-11
C. RG-58
D. RG-59
Answer: A
QUESTION 152
The maximum length for Category 5 cable is:
A. 50 meters
B. 75 meters
C. 100 meters
D. 125 meters
Answer: C
QUESTION 153
The maximum measured voltage appearing across a surge protector when a standard waveform
is applied is referred to as:
A. bleed voltage
B. clamp voltage
C. threshold voltage
D. let-through voltage
Answer: B
QUESTION 154
All of the following are typical rough-in-pre-wire tasks EXCEPT:
A. marking locations
B. preparing cable runs
C. pulling and labeling cables
D. installing outlet cover plates
Answer: D
QUESTION 155
Which of the following types of jacks is typically used for an analog modem?
A. RG-6
B. RG-58
C. RJ-11
D. RJ-45
Answer: C
QUESTION 156
All of the following are used as personal computer keyboard connectors EXCEPT.
A. infrared
B. centronics parallel
C. Radio Frequency (RF)
D. Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Answer: B
QUESTION 157
Which of the following categories of cable can handle a maximum transmission frequency
of 100 MHz?
A. 2B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C
QUESTION 158
A device designed to protect a person from electrocution when contact between a live
protected circuit and ground causes current to flow through a person's body is called A.
A. knife switch
B. circuit breaker
C. phase protector
D. ground-fault circuit interrupter
Answer: D
QUESTION 159
In order for devices to communicate and integrate over the homeLAN infrastructure, the home
integrator should ideally connect at the associated sub-systems?
A. end devices
B. control panel
C. distribution panel
D. residential gateway
Answer: B
QUESTION 160
Which of the following is the term used for the wiring runs from the distribution device to the
wall jack in each of the outlet locations:
A. Vertical
B. Backbone
C. Horizontal
D. Plenum
Answer: C
QUESTION 161
The installation of a whole house X10-based system is complete. To protect the equipment, all of
the A/V components and computers are connected to the household wiring by using surge
suppressors. The client calls and states that none of the A/V system parts will operate from any
of the X10 controllers. The equipment operates manually and other devices are operating
normally. Which of the following steps should the technician take first?
Answer: C
QUESTION 162
Which of the following DSl standards has the lowest maximum upstream speed.
A. ADSL
B. G.lite
C. HDSL
D. SDSL
Answer: B
QUESTION 163
Which of the following terms is NOT used to describe the power of a projector bulb?
A. Watts
B. Amps
C. Hours
D. Lumens
Answer: B
QUESTION 164
Which of the following types of sensors is most commonly used for occupancy detection?
A. Laser
B. Ultrasonic
C. Retro-reflective
D. Passive infrared
Answer: D
QUESTION 165
Which of the following is a split-support that is mounted to the backboard or rack and used to
manage cables?
A. Conduit
B. 66 block
C. Bridle ring
D. Cabling tray
Answer: C
QUESTION 166
A controller with a built-in Web server is configured to control a home automation system. If a
remote computer is used to access this system, it must be equipped with:
A. an FTP client
B. a Web browser
C. terminal software
D. remote control software
Answer: B
QUESTION 167
Which of the following control interfaces allows a customer to control a receiver that is 150 ft.
from the central controller?
A. RF
B. RS-232
C. RS-422
D. S-Link
Answer: C
QUESTION 168
Which of the following types of connectors is used to connect two male terminated RG-6 coaxial
cables?
A. Barral.
B. RG-59
C. F-Male of F-Male.
D. F-Female to RCA Male.
Answer: A
QUESTION 169
A homeowner wants to control the audio/video receivers in the home and have Web Internet
access from one portable device.
Which of the following infrastructures provides the homeowner the best option to allow this
functionality.
Answer: A
QUESTION 170
All of the following are considerations when a home technology integration system is designed
EXCEPT:
A. control system
B. climate control
C. client preferences
D. type of building construction
Answer: B
QUESTION 171
Unshielded Category 5 cable crossing over an electric cable or fluorescent light can causE.
A. attenuation
B. crosstalk
C. reflection
D. termination
Answer: B
QUESTION 172
A wiring defect that permits current to jump from one wire to another before the intended path
has been completed is calleD.
A. a sheath
B. a short
C. a farad
D. an interference
Answer: B
QUESTION 173
Which of the following may NOT be used to control equipment in a home automation system?
A. RS-232
B. Infrared (IR)
C. Video sync
D. Contact closure
Answer: C
QUESTION 174
The National Electrical Code (NEC) states that all exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of a
low-voltage system must be double insulated or:
A. clean
B. covered
C. painted
D. grounded
Answer: D
QUESTION 175
Which of the following is typically performed during rough-in?
A. Installing outlets
B. Performing wire installing
C. Installing peripheral devices
D. Performing system programming and set-up
Answer: B
QUESTION 176
Which of the following types of cables is the LEAST expensive to install?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber-optic
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: D
QUESTION 177
The National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies that the maximum resistance to ground is:
A. 10 ohms
B. 25 ohms
C. 35 ohms
D. 40 ohms
Answer: B
QUESTION 178
Which of the following represents a structured connection from a distribution panel to the
final termination point?
A. Loop
B. Wireless
C. Home run
D. Daisy chain
Answer: C
QUESTION 179
Which of the following is the recommended best practice for integrating the signal distribution
Answer: B
QUESTION 180
The control system uses an embedded HTTM server to provide accessing to programs and
control functions. The client states that the system can no longer be accessed. Which of the
following commands should be technician use to verify connectivity to the server?
A. ping
B. path
C. nestat
D. nslookup
Answer: A
QUESTION 181
In the data wiring considerations for a new home, which of the following central termination
interfaces provides the most flexible and LEAST expensive solution for moves, adds, and
changes?
A. 66 Block
B. Patch panel
C. M-150 Block
D. Main Distribution Facility (MDF)
Answer: B
QUESTION 182
The IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol standard operates in:
A. low frequency
B. high frequency
C. spread spectrum
D. shared channel
Answer: C
QUESTION 183
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is published in an updated edition every?
A. 18 months
B. 24 months
C. 30 months
D. 36 months
Answer: D
QUESTION 184
If a home automation controller supports connections to remote devices via RS-485 ports, and
the design specifies 8 remote devices, how many RS-485 ports need to be installed in the
controller?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8
Answer: A
QUESTION 185
After installing a Category 5 data drop, the wire map test fails showing the cable to have an open
and a split pair. Which of the following should the technician perform first to correct this
problem?
Answer: D
QUESTION 186
Which of the following is the term used for the wiring runs from the wiring closet above the
ceiling to the wall jack in each of the office locations?
A. Vertical.
B. Backbone.
C. Horizontal.
D. Home run.
Answer: C
QUESTION 187
The term "ground fault" refers to a current that.
Answer: C
QUESTION 188
Which of the following pairs of copper wire gauges would be specified for lighting or outlet
wiring installations?
A. 6 and 8
B. 8 and 10
C. 10 and 12
D. 12 and 14
Answer: D
QUESTION 189
The first step in electrical troubleshooting is to:
Answer: B
QUESTION 190
The minimum bend radius standard for a Category 5 cable installation is:
A. 4 in.
B. 8 in.
C. 12 in.
D. 24 in.
Answer: A
QUESTION 191
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), the term "service point" refers to the
point of demarcation between the utility supply and thE.
A. utility pole
B. nearest sub station
C. premises wiring system
D. utility maintenance facility
Answer: C
QUESTION 192
Which of the following connector types would NOT be found on a structured wiring system?
A. F
B. RCA
C. DB-15
D. RJ-45
Answer: C
QUESTION 193
he IEEE 1394 port is a good choice for integrating consumer A/V and media devices because it
supports data transfer rates as high as:
A. 200 Mbps
B. 400 Mbps
C. 600 Mbps
D. 800 Mbps
Answer: B
QUESTION 194
Which of the following modular outlet configurations is used to terminate the cable conductors
when a four-position, four-conductor modular connector is used?
A. USOC
B. T568B
C. T568A
D. IDC
Answer: A
QUESTION 195
Which of the following devices uses Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)?
A. Cordless phone
B. Remote control
C. Keyless entry card
D. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Answer: D
QUESTION 196
A design requires that a laptop, PDA, Web-enabled phone, or any computer with Internet access
can be used to monitor and control the home. Which of the following features should the
controller include?
Answer: A
QUESTION 197
When Category 5 cable is installed, the maximum pull force is.
A. 20 lbs.
B. 25 lbs.
C. 30 lbs.
D. 35 lbs.
Answer: B
QUESTION 198
Which of the following protocols is an Internet protocol used on the home LAN to enable
devices to talk to each other?
A. HTTP.
B. TCP IP.
C. NetBEUI.
D. PPP.
Answer: B
QUESTION 199
Which of the following color pairs does NOT occupy consecutive pins in a Category 5 cable
wired to the 568B specification?
Answer: C
QUESTION 200
A light that needs to be controlled from two locations requires a minimum oF.
Answer: A
QUESTION 201
When a technician wires for a High Definition Television (HDTV) satellite dish, all of the
following are factors to be considered EXCEPT:
A. compass angle
B. unobstructed view
C. height from ground
D. number and type of cable
Answer: C
QUESTION 202
Which of the following types of cables has the LEAST resistance to interference?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber-optic
C. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
D. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Answer: D
QUESTION 203
Which of the following serial protocols allows the daisy chaining of devices?
A. MIDI
B. RS-232
C. RS-422
D. RS-485
Answer: D
QUESTION 204
The operating frequency of 5 GHz refers to which of the following wireless standards?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11e
D. 802.11f
Answer: A
QUESTION 205
Which of the following describes the X10 protocol?
Answer: C
QUESTION 206
Which of the following types of systems uses an RJ-31X jack with twisted-pair cabling?
A. Satellite
B. Home audio
C. Home security
D. Energy management
Answer: C
QUESTION 207
Which of the following individuals should sign off on all acceptance testing?
A. Owner's representative
B. Vendor representative
C. Lead electrician
D. Contactor
Answer: A
QUESTION 208
Which of the following is a function of the RJ-31X jack?
Answer: D
QUESTION 209
Which of the following devices should be used to program a Central Control Unit (CCU) by
using its serial port?
A. Notebook computer
B. RF remote control
C. Infrared remote
D. Web browser
Answer: A
QUESTION 210
Standard Ethemet operates at which of the following data transfer speeds?
A. 28.8 Kbps.
B. 1.44 Mbps.
C. 10 Mbps.
D. 1000 Mbps.
Answer: C
QUESTION 211
Telecommunications wire and fluorescent lighting should be separated by at least:
A. 2 in.
B. 5 in.
C. 8 in.
D. 12 in.
Answer: B
QUESTION 212
The term "Electrical transient refers to A.
A. Sag.
B. Spike.
C. Blackout.
D. Brownout.
Answer: B
QUESTION 213
Which of the following does NOT need to be addressed when a technician perform a
pre-wire walk through?
A. Outlet design
B. Panel design
C. Outlet location
D. Panel location
Answer: A
QUESTION 214
Which of the following agencies inspects and regulates to protect workers against job-site
hazards?
Answer: C
QUESTION 215
According to EIA/TIA 570-A Residential Telecommunications Cabling standard for voice
and data wiring in a new residential structure, the minimum cable required is:
A. Category 1
B. Category 3
C. Category 5
D. Category 5e
Answer: B
QUESTION 216
The homeowner desires to integrate computers and media equipment by using the existing
telephone lines in each room. To determine a list of compatible products, the technician should
consult:
A. ISO
B. ICANN
C. HomePNA
D. DOCSISTM
Answer: C
QUESTION 217
Which of the following control interfaces, without repeaters, allows a customer to control a
receiver that is 150 ft. from the central controller?
A. IR
B. RS-232
C. RS-422
D. S-Link
Answer: C
QUESTION 218
The term "Ohm" is defined a unit of electrical.
A. Reactance.
B. Reluctance.
C. Resistance.
D. Resonance.
Answer: C
QUESTION 219
A device that combine different signal types into a single able is:
A: a repeater
B: an amplifier
C: a multiplexer
D: a POTS splitter
Answer: C
QUESTION 220
The purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is to:
A: Standardize electrical product manufacturing.
B: Regulate power usage throughout the United States.
C: Standee electrical voltage throughout the United States.
D: Set safety standards for electrical design construction and maintenance.
Answer: D
Explanation: The most widely adopted element of a building code in the United
States and the world, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is the benchmark
for safe and efficient electrical installations.
Source: http://www.nfpa.org/nec/thenec/index.asp