Chapter 20 Residential Cabling

Question 1

Who is responsible for
telecommunications cabling
within residential units?

Answer 1

End users (e.g., owners of homes, multi-
dwelling units [MDUs], and campuses)
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Question 2

Name 3 factors to consider
when designing a cabling
system for a residential
project.

Answer 2

1. Anticipated long-term services
2. Maximum flexibility
3. Convenience of the tenant
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Question 3

What does Grade I residential
telecommunications
cabling provide?

Answer 3

A generic cabling system that meets
the minimum requirements for
telecommunications services
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Question 4

What types of media are
provided in a Grade I
residential cabling system?

Answer 4

• One 4-pair balanced twisted-pair
  cable and associated connectors
  that meet or exceed requirements
  for category 6
• One 75-ohm Series-6 coaxial
  cable
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Question 5

What category of cable does
the TDMM recommend for
installation in a Grade 1
residential cabling system?

Answer 5

Category 6
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Question 6

What does Grade 2
residential telecommunication
cabling provide?

Answer 6

A generic cabling system that
meets the requirements for
current and developing basic,
advanced, and multimedia
telecommunications services
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Question 7

At a minimum, what types
of media are provided in a
Grade 2 residential
cabling system?

Answer 7

• Two 4-pair balanced twisted-pair
  cables and associated connectors
  that meet or exceed the
  requirements for category 6
  cable
• Two 75-ohm Series-6 coaxial
  cables
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Question 8

What category of cable does
the TDMM recommend be
installed for a Grade 2
residential cabling system?

Answer 8

Category 6
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Question 9

What topology is used to
install residential cabling?

Answer 9

Star topology
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Question 10

What is the maximum length
for each outlet cable?

Answer 10

m (295 ft)
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Question 11

How many
telecommunications outlets
should be installed in each
living area of a residential
facility?

Answer 11

At least one
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Question 12

How can a designer reduce the
need for long equipment cords
in living areas?

Answer 12

Install multiple telecommunications
outlet/connectors in each living area
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