Module Three - Review Questions

1. "Attenuation" refers to:

a) a specific type of coaxial cable

b) the rate at which information can pass through cable

c) signal loss and distortion in a signal sent through a cable

d) the best brand of amplifier.

Answer: see Module Three preface.

2. A "trunk-bridger" system is:

a) a way of putting together a head-end.

b) a way of transporting cable across difficult exterior junctions, such as bridges, or over trees

c) a way of properly designing a cable plant with separate mainline and distribution systems

d) a system for controlling signal loss in the head end.

Answer: see Module Three preface.

3. An 'cable plant' can take its signal:

a) from satellite dishes

b) from a headend located elsewhere

c) and distribute it to subscribers

d) all of the above

Answer: see Module Three preface.

4. Coaxial Cable technology is great because it's possible to be completely independent - cable never requires partnerships with other private or public businesses or organization, and there is never any need for legal agreements or co-operation with engineers from other organizations to get the system to work.

Is the above statement:

a) TRUE

b) FALSE

Answer: see Module Three - Purpose.

5. In order to install a cable plant and distribute a signal, a _______ must first be obtained:

a) truck

b) Canadian Common Carrier License

c) cable installation permit

d) cable engineering degree

Answer: see Module Three - Activity 1

6. Once a pole has been installed on a piece of property or a roadside, anyone may install whatever they like on the pole - the poles aren't owned by anyone.

Is the above statement:

a) TRUE

b) FALSE

Answer: see Module Three - Activity 1

7. A "signal" is sent through coaxial cable in _______ form:

a) coaxial data encryption

b) wireless

c) RF

d) None of the above

Answer: see Module Three, Activity 2.

8. Once a cable signal is being sent down the cable, it can be distributed via:

a) cable link to the subscriber only

b) a wireless link to many subscribers

c) a combination of methods (wireless and cable)

d) none of the above.

Answer: see Module Three, Activity 2.

9. Choose the correct order for equipment, as the signal would pass through it in a head end.

a) Splitting board -> Receivers -> Satellite Dishes -> Modulators -> Combining System -> Launch Amplifier

b) Modulators -> Satellite Dishes -> Splitting board -> Combining System -> Modulators -> Receivers

c) Satellite Dishes -> Splitting board -> Receivers -> Modulators -> Combining System -> Launch Amplifier

d) Receivers -> Modulators -> Combining System -> Splitting board -> Satellite Dishes -> Launch Amplifier

Answer: see Module Three, Activity three.

10. Choose the correct statement:

a) No special tools or equipment are required for climbing poles

b) climbing poles doesn't require any training

c) When climbing a pole, climbers should make sure that there is a hospital nearby

d) There are workers compensation board regulations and requirements with regard to climbing, and all climbers must be properly qualified.

Answer: see Module Three - Safety