bicsi rcdd practice test

Registered Communications Distribution Designer

Last exam update: Nov 18 ,2025
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Question 1

Which of the following is the Cable Modem (Cable-TV) Working Group?

  • A. IEEE 802.9
  • B. IEEE 802.11
  • C. IEEE 802.14
  • D. IEEE 802.3
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Question 2

In buildings that will contain the telecommunications systems, NEC requirements address the
adequate electrical environment for reliable and error-free operation of the installed equipment.

  • A. False
  • B. True
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Question 3

Between the late 60's and until 1984, what was the service that was to help architects and
engineers better design and implement pathways and spaces in commercial buildings for
telephone communications?

  • A. BICS
  • B. AT&T
  • C. CREDFACS
  • D. GTE
  • E. BICSI
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Question 4

Which of the following should be used as a guideline for estimating space requirements of optical
fiber and coaxial cable cross-connections in a TR?

  • A. 3 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • B. 2 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • C. 4 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • D. 1 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
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Question 5

Which of the following is the Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems?

  • A. NFPA-780
  • B. NFPA-70
  • C. NFPA-72
  • D. NFPA-75
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Question 6

Which of the following should be used as a guideline for estimating space requirements of optical
fiber and coaxial cable cross-connections in a TR?

  • A. 3 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • B. 2 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • C. 4 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
  • D. 1 sq. in. for each fiber pair to be patched or cross-connected.
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B

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Question 7

The ability of a device, equipment, or system to perform without degradation in the presence of
an electromagnetic disturbance is called what?

  • A. Electromagnetic immunity.
  • B. Electromagnetic compatibility.
  • C. Electromagnetic induction.
  • D. Electromagnetic disturbance.
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Question 8

A product is listed after it successfully completes a series of which of the following test?

  • A. Mechanical
  • B. Regulatory codes
  • C. Electrical
  • D. Thermal
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Question 9

Distribution cable is that part of the loop that connects the customer location to the customer
feeder cable.

  • A. True
  • B. False
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Question 10

ANSI/TIA/EIA-758 is the standard for which of the following?

  • A. Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard.
  • B. Technical Specifications for 100 Ohm Screened Twisted Pair Cabling.
  • C. Propagation Delay and Delay Skew Specifications for 100-Ohm 4-Pair Cable.
  • D. Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard.
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Question 11

The CEC is revised every four years.

  • A. True
  • B. False
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Question 12

Which of the following is the standard for "Recommended Practice for Installation Design and
Installation of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries for Stationary Applications"?

  • A. ANSI/IEEE C62.41
  • B. ANSI/IEEE C62.45
  • C. ANSI/IEEE P1188-1996
  • D. ANSI/IEEE P1187-1996
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D

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Question 13

For design purposes, which of the following would be the typical size range of a 4-pair 100 ohm
UTP or ScTP (FTP) cable?

  • A. .50 in to .75 in
  • B. .14 in to .25 in
  • C. .31 in to .43 in
  • D. .11 in to .18 in
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Question 14

In what year was the TIA formed?

  • A. 1985
  • B. 1965
  • C. 1958
  • D. 1956
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Question 15

In an "underfloor duct system", the distribution ducts carry cables from the TR to the feeder ducts.

  • A. False
  • B. True
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