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BICSI INSTC_V8 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | BICSI |
| Exam Name: | BICSI Installer 2 - Copper Exam |
| Exam Number: | INSTC_V8 |
| Exam Price: | $325 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Related Certifications: | BICSI Installer 1 - Copper BICSI Technician BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Computer-based |
| Recommended Training: | ITSIMM (Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual), 8th Edition IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration BICSI Official Site |
| Sample Questions: | BICSI INSTC_V8 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based (online or authorized test center); hands-on performance exam required |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: BICSI Installer 1 certification or 1–2 years of verifiable copper cabling installation experience; must complete and pass hands-on performance exam before taking written exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.bicsi.org/education-certification/certification/cabling-installation/bicsi-installer-2-copper-certification |
BICSI INSTC_V8 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Safety, Documentation, and Project Management | 10% | - Labeling, record-keeping, and as-built documentation - Quality control and inspection procedures - Worksite safety and personal protective equipment |
| Topic 2: Pathways, Spaces, and Bonding & Grounding | 20% | - Telecommunications rooms and equipment spaces - Bonding, grounding, and electrical protection - Cable support systems, raceways, and routing |
| Topic 3: Testing, Verification, and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Test equipment usage and calibration - Performance parameters: NEXT, ELFEXT, Return Loss, Attenuation - Fault isolation and corrective actions |
| Topic 4: Standards, Codes, and Best Practices | 15% | - Industry best practices and specifications - ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC, and BICSI standards - National and local electrical and safety codes |
| Topic 5: Copper Cabling Fundamentals | 20% | - Cable types, categories, and applications - Conductors, insulation, shielding, and jackets - Transmission principles and performance characteristics |
| Topic 6: Installation Practices | 20% | - Cable pulling, handling, and tension limits - Termination techniques for UTP, STP, and coaxial cables - Connector and hardware installation |
BICSI Installer 2 - Copper Sample Questions:
1. Which of the following is an ACCEPTABLE practice for labeling telecommunications infrastructure per TIA-
606 labeling standard and BICSI best practices?
A) Using color-coded heat shrink directly on the copper conductors
B) Labeling only the patch panels and leaving cables unlabeled
C) Handwriting labels on a piece of tape around the cable bundle
D) Affixing labels on the cables within 150 mm (6 in) of the termination point
2. A grey backboard should be used to identify _____ backbone cable?
A) Intrabuilding
B) First-level
C) Second-level
3. How many cycles are in 10Hz?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 5
D) 1
4. Which of the following topologies is the recommended topology for distribution systems in campus environments?
A) Tree
B) Ring
C) Star
D) Hierarchical Star
5. Which is a keyed, contact, moderate loss connector in present use today that is pull & wiggle-proof?
A) Straight Tip (ST)
B) SMA 906
C) Opti-Jack
D) Subscriber Connector (SC)
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: A | Question # 4 Answer: D | Question # 5 Answer: A |
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