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INSTC_V8 BICSI Installer 2 - Copper Exam Questions and Answers

Questions 4

When terminating fiber connectors, which factor MOST influences the achievable insertion loss?

Options:

A.

The polishing technique and end-face quality

B.

The color of the fiber jacket

C.

The length of the fanout kit

D.

The labeling scheme

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Questions 5

Which of the following is designed to provide protection from harmful chemicals?

Options:

A.

Cut-resistant gloves

B.

Rubber gloves

C.

Leather gloves

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Questions 6

During the troubleshooting phase, what is the first step?

Options:

A.

Verify

B.

Isolate

C.

Repair

D.

Test

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Questions 7

Which phase of testing includes documenting the test results?

Options:

A.

Phase 1

B.

Phase 2

C.

Phase 3

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Questions 8

What is the maximum number of work areas that a CP should serve?

Options:

A.

2

B.

3

C.

6

D.

12

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Questions 9

Cavity boxes should be at least _____ away from the wall, where possible.

Options:

A.

100mm (4 " )

B.

150mm (6 " )

C.

300mm (12 " )

D.

450mm (18 " )

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Questions 10

Which of the following components is used to bond the electrical system ' s grounding electrode system to the PBB?

Options:

A.

RBB

B.

BBC

C.

TBB

D.

TBC

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Questions 11

During a fiber optic cable installation, the cable manufacturer specifies a maximum tensile load of 2700 N (600 lb). What is the TYPICAL recommended maximum pulling tension you should not exceed for short pulls, to ensure safety margins?

Options:

A.

810 N (180 lb)

B.

1350 N (300 lb)

C.

1890 N (425 lb)

D.

2700 N (600 lb)

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Questions 12

When bonding a shielded twisted-pair cable system, which of the following must be ensured to comply with proper grounding and bonding practices?

Options:

A.

Only the outer jacket is stripped back to expose the shield at the connector

B.

The cable shield is bonded to a non-conductive anchor to prevent ground loops

C.

The drain wire or shield foil is securely bonded to the connecting hardware or patch panel that is connected to the TGB/TMGB

D.

The shield is folded back outside of the connector for easy visual inspection

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Questions 13

Which of the following terms is used to describe mechanical firestop systems?

Options:

A.

Endothermic

B.

Intumescent

C.

Ablative

D.

Elastomeric

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Questions 14

Which of the following is used to establish a 0 volt (V) reference for ac electrical power systems?

Options:

A.

Alternating current (AC) grounding electrode system

B.

Telecommunication bonding infrastructure

C.

Equipment grounding system

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Questions 15

What is the maximum pull force for four-strand optical fiber?

Options:

A.

222N (50 lbf)

B.

330 N (75lbf)

C.

880 N (200 lbf)

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Questions 16

If an installed cable fails the Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) margin requirement, which corrective action is MOST likely to fix the issue?

Options:

A.

Reversing the orientation of the patch panel

B.

Shortening the total cable run by 5 m (16 ft)

C.

Re-terminating the cable while maintaining proper pair twist up to the termination

D.

Substituting a different type of RJ45 connector with the same color code

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Questions 17

Which of the following connector styles is presently used within optical fiber cabling systems (i.e., it is NOT a legacy connector)?

Options:

A.

Biconic

B.

Small form factor (SFF)

C.

Mechanical transfer RJ

D.

SMA 906

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Questions 18

Which statement is TRUE about support systems for horizontal cabling according to BICSI and TIA/EIA standards?

Options:

A.

J-hooks are generally prohibited except in buildings over four stories.

B.

Cable supports must be placed at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m (5 ft).

C.

Lashing cables to electrical conduits is acceptable in open ceilings.

D.

The support system must integrate with the building’s water piping.

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Questions 19

When installing optical fiber cable in a cable tray with a 15 cm (6 in) inside depth, which of the following support practices is MOST appropriate to adhere to bend radius requirements?

Options:

A.

Place cables loosely along the tray without ties.

B.

Use Velcro® straps and secure them at 2 m (6 ft) intervals.

C.

Tie-wrap the cables tightly at every 30 cm (12 in).

D.

Maintain at least twice the manufacturer’s recommended bend radius by using fittings or supports at each transition point.

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Questions 20

What is the maximum allowable horizontal cable length?

Options:

A.

10 m (33 ' )

B.

30 m (100 ' )

C.

50 m (164 ' )

D.

90 m (295 ' )

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Questions 21

What is the required physical topology for a SCS?

Options:

A.

Star

B.

Bus

C.

Ring

D.

Tree

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Questions 22

What type of connector is used with ribbon cable?

Options:

A.

F Connector

B.

N Connector

C.

Array

D.

MPO

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Questions 23

When specifying cable routing within an Equipment Room (ER), BICSI guidelines recommend that ladder racks be mounted with adequate clearance from the top of the equipment racks. What is the TYPICAL recommended vertical clearance?

Options:

A.

15 cm (6 in)

B.

30 cm (12 in)

C.

45 cm (18 in)

D.

60 cm (24 in)

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Questions 24

Which of the following tend to cause sheath damage during cable pulling?

Options:

A.

FMC/FMT

B.

RMC/IMC

C.

EMT/ENT

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Questions 25

Which of the following is used to measure the length of a 4-pair cable?

Options:

A.

Time domain reflectometer (TDR)

B.

Pair scanner

C.

Cable-end locator kit

D.

Tone generator

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Questions 26

What is the primary purpose of an electrical grounding system?

Options:

A.

Ensure a minimal level of acceptable performance for a building ' s telecommunications infrastructure

B.

Enhance personnel safety and reduce the likelihood of a fire hazard

C.

Protect and provide organization for cables, splices and connectors

D.

Prevent unauthorized access to the buildings electrical protection system

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Questions 27

Which of the following terms describes the unwanted signal coupling from a disturbing pair of a 4-pair cable channel to a disturbed pair of another 4-pair channel?

Options:

A.

NEXT - Near end crosstalk

B.

ACRF - attenuation to crosstalk ratio far end

C.

AXT - alien crosstalk

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Questions 28

A category 8 cable is terminated into category 6A outlets with category 5e patch cords. What is the maximum supported performance level?

Options:

A.

Category 5e

B.

Category 6A

C.

Category 7

D.

Category 8

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Questions 29

Which of the following is permissible if the available firestop assembly is NOT capable of properly restoring the necessary fire rating?

Options:

A.

Substitute products from another assembly

B.

Add more of the product to increase the rating

C.

Obtain written assistance from the manufacturer

D.

Move the installation to another location

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Questions 30

When routing conduits through a fire-rated floor assembly, which principle BEST ensures compliance with fire code requirements?

Options:

A.

Oversizing the conduit to reduce cable friction

B.

Filling any gap around the conduit with an approved firestop system

C.

Installing a second parallel conduit for redundancy

D.

Placing a service loop inside the conduit above the floor

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Questions 31

A building with multiple Telecommunications Rooms (TRs) on the same floor is recommended when:

Options:

A.

Each TR can serve a horizontal cable distance of 100 m (328 ft) or less

B.

The building has fewer than 100 occupant work areas

C.

The TRs are directly adjacent to each elevator shaft

D.

Reducing electromagnetic interference is the primary concern

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Questions 32

Which of the following should be used to install plywood in a telecommunications room if the edge of the board does NOT align with the wall studs?

Options:

A.

Toggle bolts

B.

Metal nails

C.

Galvanized screws

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Questions 33

According to BICSI, the maximum recommended separation in a communications space between fiber-optic splice points and high-voltage electrical equipment (600 V or more) is:

Options:

A.

0.3 m (1 ft)

B.

1.0 m (3.3 ft)

C.

1.5 m (5 ft)

D.

3.0 m (10 ft)

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Questions 34

The horizontal distance from the base of the ladder to the supporting wall should be ____ percent the working length of the ladder.

Options:

A.

10

B.

15

C.

20

D.

25

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Questions 35

What is the primary purpose of the telecommunications bonding infrastructure?

Options:

A.

Equalize potentials between metallic surfaces and equipment within entrance facilities

B.

Improve the performance of the installed telecommunications equipment

C.

Provide backup power to the telecommunications equipment when primary power to the equipment fails.

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Questions 36

What is the minimum inside bend radius for balanced twisted pair (4 pair) cable?

Options:

A.

25 mm (1 " )

B.

50 mm (2 " )

C.

4 times the outside cable diameter

D.

15 times the outside cable diameter

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Questions 37

When installing Category 6 cable, which is the MOST sensitive parameter to be safeguarded against during the termination process?

Options:

A.

Insertion loss due to excessive pulling tension

B.

Color code mismatch in the patch panel and jack

C.

Pair untwist within 13 mm (0.5 in) from the termination point

D.

Cable jacket diameter mismatch with the connector

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Questions 38

Which of the following topologies is the recommended topology for distribution systems in campus environments?

Options:

A.

Hierarchical Star

B.

Star

C.

Tree

D.

Ring

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Questions 39

Which of the following make the biggest impression on a customer during face-to-face conversation?

Options:

A.

Choice of words

B.

Tone of voice

C.

Body language

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Questions 40

Which of the following scenarios would MOST likely violate the code requirements related to fire-stopping as identified in BICSI Installer 2 best practices?

Options:

A.

Using permanently intumescent sealant around cable bundles passing through a fire-rated wall

B.

Pulling a cable bundle through an existing firestop without re-sealing around the annular space

C.

Installing cable through a listed firestop assembly for electrical conduit

D.

Using a split sleeve design specifically tested for the cable type

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Questions 41

Which of the following steps should be performed first when terminating a coaxial cable?

Options:

A.

Verify connector type

B.

Cut the cable

C.

Strip the cable

D.

Fold back the braiding

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Questions 42

What is the primary purpose of firestopping?

Options:

A.

Increase a facilities ability to detect fires

B.

Reestablish the barrier ' s fire rating

C.

Restore the barrier ' s original load-bearing capacity

D.

Suppress fires before they can spread

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Questions 43

Which of the following testing parameters is REQUIRED for Category 6A balanced twisted-pair cabling to verify compliance with TIA standards during certification testing?

Options:

A.

NEXT, PSNEXT, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, PSANEXT, and PSAACR-F

B.

Return Loss, Resistance, Capacitance, and Impedance

C.

Temperature, Humidity, and Crosstalk Deratings

D.

Wire Map and DC Resistance only

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Questions 44

Which of the following types of construction protects the optical fiber by supporting each strand of glass with a buffer coating extruded over the base optical fiber ' s 250 um acrylate coating?

Options:

A.

Single stranded

B.

Loose tube

C.

Tight buffered

D.

Ribbon

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Questions 45

When pulling backbone cable in a vertical shaft, which of the following safety measures is MOST important to prevent cable stress and potential damage?

Options:

A.

Using guide pulleys every 2 m (6 ft) of the pathway

B.

Ensuring the fill ratio is below 70%

C.

Securing cables at intermediate support points to reduce tension buildup

D.

Pulling from the top floor downward to reduce friction

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Questions 46

Which of the following describes a situation where a BICSI Installer 2 may have to calculate a cable’s derating factor?

Options:

A.

When installing cables in plenum-rated air-handling spaces

B.

When running cables in environments below -20°C (-4°F)

C.

When bundling large numbers of cables together, impacting heat dissipation

D.

When running cable vertically without any horizontal transitions

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Questions 47

Which of the following is a benefit of air-blown optical fiber cable?

Options:

A.

It requires less testing than other types of cables

B.

It can be recovered and reused

C.

It is significantly cheaper than other types of cables

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Questions 48

Which of the following is the BEST description of a Consolidation Point (CP) in a modular furniture environment?

Options:

A.

A location within the patch panel where additional trunk cables connect

B.

An interconnection point in the horizontal cabling subsystem, allowing reconfiguration of open office areas

C.

A dedicated grounding busbar for modular workstation power and data connections

D.

An external enclosure used for splicing fiber optic cables in the field

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Questions 49

Fall protection is required whenever a person is exposed to a fall hazard more than ____?

Options:

A.

1.2 m (4 ' )

B.

1.83 m (6 ' )

C.

2.4 m (8 ' )

D.

3 m (10 ' )

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Exam Code: INSTC_V8
Exam Name: BICSI Installer 2 - Copper Exam
Last Update: Apr 30, 2026
Questions: 166

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