ADO
Auxiliary Disconnect Outlet
1 . An extension of a
telecommunications circuit
demarcation point from a common
owner’s space into a tenant’s
individual space.
2. A device usually located within
the tenant or living unit used to
terminate the ADO cable or
backbone cable. (T IA)
TDMM: Page G-75
AP
Access Provider
1 . A company (e.g., telephone company)
that provides a circuit path between a
service provider (SP) and the client
user. An AP also can be the SP.
2. The operator of any facility that is
used to convey telecommunications
signals to and from a client premises.
(T IA) See service provider (SP).
TDMM.* G-4
CTR
Common Telecommunications Room
The space where backbone and ADO
cables terminate.
TDMM.* Page 20-11
DD
Distribution Device
A facility used for the termination
and connection of outlet cables, DD
cords, equipment cords, and in
some cases, ADO cables.
TDMM.* 20-6
DP
Demarcation Point
The point of interface between the
access provider (AP) and the owner
of homes, MDUs, and campuses.
TDMM.* Page 20-4
Living Area
Any area in which voice/data/video
applications may be used.
TDMM.* Page 20-3, Table 20.1, Notes
MDU
Multi-DweIIing Unit
A category of dwellings with
multiple living spaces in one
structure or complex. It includes
apartments, townhouses,
condominiums, and assisted living
facilities. These facilities may be
under a single roof or consist of
multiple buildings in a
residential campus.
TDMM.* G-124
NID
Network Interface Device
The point of connection
between networks.
TDMM.* G-129
Permanent Link
The permanent part of the cabling
installed (e.g., cable up to
m [295 ft] from the DD to the
outlet and the connectors) without
patch cords installed on
each end of the cable.
TDMM.* Page 20-24
Who is responsible for
telecommunications cabling
within residential units?
End users (e.g., owners of homes, multi-
dwelling units [MDUs], and campuses)
TDMM.* Page 20-1
Name 3 factors to consider
when designing a cabling
system for a residential
project.
What does Grade 1 residential
telecommunications
cabling provide?
A generic cabling system that meets
the minimum requirements for
telecommunications services
TDMM.* Page 20-2
What types of media are
provided in a Grade 1
residential cabling system?
What category of cable does
the TDMM recommend for
installation in a Grade 1
residential cabling system?
Category 6
TDMM.* Page 20-2
What does Grade 2
residential telecommunication
cabling provide?
A generic cabling system that
meets the requirements for
current and developing basic,
advanced, and multimedia
telecommunications services
TDMM.* Page 20-2
At a minimum, what types
of media are provided in a
Grade 2 residential
cabling system?
What category of cable does
the TDMM recommend be
installed for a Grade 2
residential cabling system?
Category 6
TDMM.* Page 20-2
What topology is used to
install residential cabling?
Star topology
TDMM.* Page 20-2
What is the maximum length
for each outlet cable?
90m (295 ft)
TDMM.* Page 20-2
How many
telecommunications outlets
should be installed in each
living area of a residential
facility?
At least one
TDMM.* Page 20-3
How can a designer reduce the
need for long equipment cords
in living areas?
Install multiple telecommunications
outlet/connectors in each living area
TDMM.* Page 20-3
Define demarcation point (DP)
as it relates to
residential cabling.
The point of interface between the
access provider (AP) and the owner
of homes, MDUs, and campuses
TDMM.* Page 20-4
Where is the DP typically
located in a
single-family residence?
On the outside of an exterior
building wall
TDMM.* Page 20-4
Name the 4 types
recommended backbone cable
for residential cabling
systems.