Definition 1 of 111
To enable upstream transmissions, a cable modem must first send a ranging request (RNG-
REG) to the cable modem termination system (CMTS). The CMTS then sends a ranging
response (RNG-REG) to adjust the modems:
Timing, frequency, and transmit power level.
To guide the light down the fiber
The u.s. deficit reduction act.
Monitor transmission and signal distortions over a wide spectrum and troubleshoot data
carrier levels.
Definition 2 of 111
Digital and analog signals are different in that
Analog signals are always faster than digital signals
Digital signals are not used in modern communication systems
Analog networks cannot transmit data over long distances
Digital networks can combine, or multiplex, several different signals into one
transmission
Definition 3 of 111
In the United States, downstream broadband radio frequency (RF) signals traveling inside the
coax cable start at what frequency?
46 Mhz
11 Mhz
20 Mhz
54 MHz
,Definition 4 of 111
Which version of the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) was/ created
to improve the data throughput of the upstream
DOCSIS 2.0
Docsis 3.0
Docsis 2.5
Docsis 2.1
Definition 5 of 111
* One test performed to ensure that a pole is stable and without decay involves wrapping the
pole with a hamer starting near the ground line and continuing upward around the pole. What
results indicate that the pole has decay?
It is reflected
A dull thud sound
Fight or flight
A satellite transponder
Definition 6 of 111
In a broadband cable network, which administrative group maintains communication with
installers construction/maintenance techs, and the customer service department?
Dispatch
Dedicated
Denounce
Registration
,Definition 7 of 111
* Folded arms, shaking your finger to emphasize a point, and avoiding direct eye contact are
all examples of which of the following?
Written communication
Effective communication
Non-verbal communication
Consideration
Definition 8 of 111
What sets the UHDTV standard apart from the 4K standard?
UHDTV is a consumer display and broadcast standard
Uhdtv has smaller screen sizes than 4k
Uhdtv uses different color encoding than 4k
Uhdtv has lower resolution than 4k
Definition 9 of 111
What are 3 common categories of safety procedures that broadband cable operators
practiced to safeguard the public?
Protecting against lightning and power surges, following safe driving practices, and
protecting customers and the general public against injury.
Prioritizing speed of service over safety protocols
Focusing on maximizing profits without considering safety measures
Ignoring customer complaints and feedback regarding safety concerns
, Definition 10 of 111
* What is typically used to represent computer characters or words?
Bytes
Bits
Lor
Nanos
Definition 11 of 111
* Which of the following associations established quantitive customer service standards for the
following areas:
1: office and telephone availability
2: installations
3: outages
4: service calls
5: communications, refunds, and bills?
In the cable antenna relay service (CARS)
The cable and telecommunications association for marketing
The use of progressive scanning in EDTV
The internet and television association
Definition 12 of 111
what analog TV impairments are no longer problems in digital video?
Cellular Communications
Service Flow
A Power Inserter
Ghosting and Snow
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