Chapter 11 Identification Methods

Question 1

What factors are used to
determine the choice of
material and fastening
method for displaying
identifiers in a
telecommunications
cabling infrastructure?

Answer 1

Environmental, performance,
and security issues
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Question 2

True or False
Handwritten labels shall be
used to ensure labeling can
be performed quickly and
easily, thereby ensuring
compliance.

Answer 2

False. Labels shall be machine
printed rather than handwritten
to ensure legibility.
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Question 3

Name 3 common methods
of displaying identifiers, bar
codes, and graphics.

Answer 3

1 .Labels
2. Tags
3.Electronic identifiers
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Question 4

Name the 2 parts of a
typical label.

Answer 4

1 .Label face
2.Adhesive material applied to
the front, back, or both sides of
the label face
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Question 5

What is the most common
method for identifying
cabling pathways, spaces,
equipment, and
components?

Answer 5

Adhesive labels
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Question 6

Name 2 factors to consider
when selecting the material
for a label.

Answer 6

1 .Label environment
2.Expected label life cycle
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Question 7

Name 4 major metrics for
selecting appropriate labels
for an administrative
system.

Answer 7

1 .Application
2.Durability
3.Environmental
4.Security
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Question 8

Name 4 environmental
metrics to consider when
selecting the appropriate
labels for an administration
system.

Answer 8

1 .UV rating
2. Temperature rating
3.Moisture resistance
4.Service exposure
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Question 9

Name 3 security metrics to
consider when selecting
the appropriate labels for
an administration system.

Answer 9

1. Tensile strength
2. Tamper evidence
3. Tamper resistance
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Question 10

What is the most widely
referenced standard for
benchmarking the
performance of labels
and printed tags?

Answer 10

ULO standard 969, Marking and
Labeling Systems
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Question 11

Name the 4 metrics used to
quantify label performance.

Answer 11

I.Visual inspection
2.Rub test
3.Scrape test
4.Adhesion test
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Question 12

How does a tag
differ from a label?

Answer 12

A tag is often only partially
attached to the mounting
surface, and a label is
fully attached.
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Question 13

How can tags be fastened
to telecommunications
equipment?

Answer 13

*Adhesive
*Cable ties
*Strings
*Other methods
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Question 14

What is the most common
method of tagging
components electronically?

Answer 14

RE-ID
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Question 15

What are the 2 primary
components of an
RFID system?

Answer 15

1 . Tag (microchip and antenna)
2.1nterrogator or reader with an
antenna
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Question 16

What component in a RFID
tag converts radio waves
into digital information that
can provide a readout on a
computer, tablet, or
handheld wireless device?

Answer 16

Reader
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Question 17

What serves as the power
source for a passive
RFID tag?

Answer 17

The field created
by the reader
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Question 18

Name the 2 basic parts of
an identifier for a primary
bonding busbar.

Answer 18

1 .Acronym: PBB
2.Room or space where the PBB
is located
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