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BICSI RCDDv14.1 BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer - RCDDv14.1 Exam Practice Test

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BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer - RCDDv14.1 Questions and Answers

Question 1

Communicating a project's design and technical specifications to the client and stakeholders is part of the ___________of the project.

Options:

A.

scope of work

B.

needs analysis

C.

close out procedure

D.

bidding phase

Question 2

Exhibit:

Question # 2

In this future marina layout, what would be the pre-cabling guideline to follow for the terminal A?

Options:

A.

Place distribution cable onto the dock and terminate in a suitable cabinet or enclosure. Run service drop to each boat slip.

B.

Provide one or two pair cables from the boat slips to a distribution terminal on the closest point of land.

C.

Pre-cable each boat slip during construction.

D.

For security, each run should be terminated in the patch panel/ cross-connect at the dockmaster or marina office.

Question 3

A program manager is working with the sponsor, stakeholders, and steering committee to formulate a program's benefits sustainment and transition plan What should the program manager do to create this plan?

Options:

A.

Identify key measures to compare expected benefits in the benefits management plan with actual performance once benefits sustainment and program transition starts

B.

Assign creation of the benefits sustainment plan to the organization responsible for monitoring and controlling the sustainment period

C.

Interview stakeholders and revise the benefits management plan to provide new insight into the program's execution and benefits sustainment period

D.

Update the benefits management plan, and provide a copy to the organization responsible for measuring the sustainment period

Question 4

A program manager for the construction of an international event venue that will impact the local community needs to determine the best approach for communications. One of the conditions of the program is that after the event takes place a park will be built for the community's use.

What should the program manager do to ensure community support?

Options:

A.

Review the scope with the program sponsor and community representatives

B.

Organize an advocacy group and facilitate community engagement

C.

Negotiate the program scope with community representatives

D.

Ensure community representatives are part of the steering committee

Question 5

The number of emerging risks increases in a component project and the program manager tails behind in reviewing) and approving the plans. This Impacts the component project manager's ability to effectively address the risks.

In this situation, what should the program manager change about the risk management plan?

Options:

A.

Allow the component project manager to delegate risk management responsibilities

B.

Assign the resolution of project-level risks to the component project manager

C.

Include risk escalation policies and procedures in the risk response plan

D.

Increase flexibility with risks that require a risk response

Question 6

Using a vertical cable support structure can create issues for the cable attached to the pathway Several issues can result It the support work is not clone correctly. Which two of the following conditions could be caused by a poorly supported cabled (Select two options.)

Options:

A.

Lower dB loss values

B.

Stretching of copper conductors and breakage of optical fiber strands

C.

Increased Interference levels

D.

Reduced expected useful life and performance

E.

Slippage between the cable core and the sheath

Question 7

After new private equity owners acquire an enterprise, they want to improve its value by reducing costs A new program will restructure the enterprise, including an aging headquarters campus where the main data center is housed A strategic component project presents significant risk to organizational objectives due to Its complexity and dependencies on external parties. After a series of board meetings, the enterprise's investment committee approves a budget to Implement this component project, which will move the old data center from the aging headquarters campus into a new colocation facility Implementation of this component project may now begin, but is already one month behind schedule The program manager now perceives significantly more risk to the larger program due to this delay.

What should the program manager do to address this risk with the program sponsor and governance board?

Options:

A.

Share the concerns with the program sponsor to confirm understanding of the new development Next, update the program budget, implementation plan, and risk management plan for governance board approval

B.

Update the component project's risk register, issue log, implementation plan, and risk management plan next, meet with the program sponsor to revise the program budget. Implementation plan, and risk management plan for governance board approval

C.

Revise the program budget and Implement the component project by managing It closely to recover the month-long delay Next, update the component's project and risk management plans for governance board approval

D.

Update the program budget, and task the component project manager with implementing the plan next, submit a change order for approval to apply more resources to reduce the larger program's risk profile

Question 8

A program manager joins a learn to fix a troubled enterprise-wide customer relationship management (CHM) system Analysis indicates that duplicate customer information data is resulting in redundant client information. The program manager accesses the knowledge repository tor similar programs to gather historical data and trends. A corrective action is identified, and a change in process is implemented to regain data integrity

What should the program manager do with the knowledge gained from this activity?

Options:

A.

Include the lessons learned in the weekly program report

B.

Update the communications management plan

C.

Update the lessons learned database

D.

Communicate the corrective action to the program sponsor

Question 9

What is the RECOMMENDED bend radius of a conduit with an internal diameter of 51 mm (2 in)?

Options:

A.

203 mm (8 in)

B.

305 mm (12 in)

C.

406 mm (16 in)

D.

508 mm (20 in)

Question 10

A program includes the development and shipping of 12 million product units over the next year. However, one program supplier has a history of overestimating its planned volume, which puts the product launch at risk

What should the program manager do to monitor and control the supplier?

Options:

A.

Use expert judgment and update the program procurement plan

B.

Seek stakeholder approval of program procurement management activities

C.

Examine performance reports, audits, and inspections

D.

Review proposal evaluation criteria, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies

Question 11

Telecommunications cabling (e.g., voice, data, video, security, audio, control) can be damaged during the construction phases of rough-in, drywall installation, and during the siding of the exterior. For these reasons, telecommunications cabling shall be acceptance tested. Acceptance testing includes visual examination and verification of all cabling and qualification of copper cabling for data cabling or certification of copper or optical fiber cabling for data cabling. Verification testing is generally performed in which two of the following steps? (Choose two.)

Options:

A.

Post the acceptance of the construction contract once the Project Manager has approved this phase

B.

Prior to the installation of insulation and drywall

C.

Prior to the installation of the cable tray system for spurs, points that would or could damage the cable infrastructure

D.

During the trim-out stage of the cabling after painting

E.

Post the implementation of the construction

Question 12

Which of the following is a common application for exothermic welding of earthing (grounding) and bonding conductors?

Options:

A.

Bonding to structural steel

B.

Locations requiring monthly maintenance

C.

Connections made to the TBB

D.

Cable to cable connections

Question 13

A program manager concurrently implements a software program at four client locations. The client's objective is to maintain quality while shortening the software implementation timeline

What key elements should be included in the benefits register to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.

Plans for tracking and communicating risks associated with the program

B.

Plans for conducting program quality assurance and control on a regular basis

C.

Plans for program schedule control to meet the shorter timeline

D.

Plans for defining metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), and procedures to measure benefits

Question 14

A program manager has four projects pending approval Senior management asks the program manager to identity a project for potential elimination based on the return on investment. The program manager has the following information to guide and support the decision.

Which project should the program manager select to be cancelled?

Question # 14

Options:

A.

Project A

B.

Project B

C.

Project C

D.

Project D

Question 15

Telecommunications systems typically combine multiple digital data streams into one data stream. What is this process called?

Options:

A.

Time division multiplexing (TDM)

B.

Wave division multiplexing (WDM)

C.

Coarse wave time division multiplexing (CWTDM)

D.

Coarse wave division multiplexing (CWDM)

Question 16

A multiyear program is ready to conclude. It has achieved all business objectives and is delivering its intended benefits. However the program sponsor is not willing to sign the formal program closure acceptance document and the program continues to incur operational costs.

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Ask the finance department to increase the program budget

B.

Escalate the issue to the program governance board

C.

Ask key stakeholders to influence the program sponsor

D.

Direct component project managers to archive all relevant project documents

Question 17

Where would an ICT distribution designer working for a company responding to a RFP expect to find requirements concerning alternative dispute resolution in the scope of work (SOW)?

Options:

A.

It would be expected in the portion of the scope of work (SOW) containing technical considerations.

B.

It would not be expected in the scope of work (SOW).

C.

It would be expected in the section of the scope of work (SOW) containing legal requirements.

D.

It would be expected in the part of the scope of work (SOW) delineating acceptance requirements.

Question 18

In a program's definition phase a program manager in country A is assigned to expand a restaurant chain into country B. communications management plan zThe program manager creates the program team by identifying the required protect management resources

Which of the following represents an initial step needed to evaluate available resources that are aligned with me program's needs''

Options:

A.

Completing an assessment of skills and competencies

B.

Obtaining resource availability information from the functional managers

C.

Identifying program resource requirements

D.

Creating a program resource management plan

Question 19

To properly size and provide accurate cost estimates for a communications distribution horizontal pathway that will include BAS system infrastructure, the designer should provide ________ for every BAS outlet or device based on total floor area.

Options:

A.

9.30 m2 (100 ft2)

B.

23.20 m2 (250 ft2)

C.

91.40 m2 (300 ft2)

D.

152.40 m2 (500 ft2)

Question 20

A small regional utility closes a customer rewards program and transitions it to operations The executive sponsor and program manager are concerned about the impact on benefits realization The program manager assures the executive sponsor that any corrective actions will be included in the next phase.

What should the program manager do to ensure a successful transition?

Options:

A.

Ask each project manager to consolidate and file all program documentation in the corporate archives

B.

Obtain all project managers' contact information, and then have them reassigned back to their functional managers

C.

Ask the program's business analyst to collect all project information and create a report

D.

Ensure that all program documents, including lessons learned are archived in the knowledge repository

Question 21

The program selection committee presents several programs for approval:

Question # 21

Which program was selected based solely on a three-year return on investment?

Options:

A.

Program A

B.

Program B

C.

Program C

D.

Program D

Question 22

A design build firm has been retained by a client to construct an outpatient clinic. The client has hired an ICT distribution designer to review the DB firm's work product ensuring that the certified (mat documents are complete. In what capacity would the designer MOST LIKELY be serving?

Options:

A.

Quality Assurance (QA)

B.

ICT Designer of Record (DOR)

C.

Project Management (PM)

D.

Quality Control (QC)

Question 23

A global enterprise resource planning (ERP) program's scope includes designing and building a global template. Plans include a pilot implementation project to validate the template, to be followed by several rollout projects. During the build of the global template, a new government regulation mandates implementation of a goods and services tax (GST).

What should the program manager update?

Options:

A.

Program communications management plan

B.

Benefits management plan

C.

Stakeholder engagement plan

D.

Benefits transition plan

Question 24

To increase its presence and promote its products and services in new markets, a company begins to implement its new business strategy. The company's CEO endorses a new program to promote and support this strategy However before the program is formally initialed, this strategy must be aligned with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.

What should the program manager develop first?

Options:

A.

Program's risk threshold

B.

Program risk management plan

C.

Program resource management plan

D.

Program risk and issue governance forum

Question 25

A program manager initiates a new global program to create a higher level of protection for a company's intellectual property. The company exhibits a relaxed culture and environment and is intolerant of processes to the point of being considered process-adverse However, the company's culture is tolerant of long-term program activities, and provided there is continuous progress on improving the protection of its intellectual property Expectations for rapid progress are low

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Tailor program sponsor and stakeholder engagement and communications activities to meet the company's expectations.

B.

Insist on maintaining a set of tightly controlled stakeholder register and engagement plan documents to meet expectations

C.

Provide detailed information to the most influential program sponsors and stakeholders

D.

Ensure that the component stakeholders have the appropriate level of communications required to meet their needs

Question 26

A hotel chain initiates a program to expand meeting offerings to include telecommunications technology and virtual meetings. The program has component projects, each of which requires team members to have different technical skills and expertise. The program manager assembles a team of project managers to lead each of the projects, and learns that the desired resources will not be available at the start of the program

As a result, the program manager must do which of the following'?

Options:

A.

Utilize team members that are currently available, even though they do not have the expertise needed.

B.

Assign the tasks on the critical path to the resources available to adhere to the project schedule

C.

Delay the start of the program until the assigned resources are available

D.

Apply resource leveling considering the constraints of time, budget, and quality

Question 27

The type of apparatus housed in ERs varies greatly in size, purpose and function. Which two of the following active equipment is included? (Select two options.)

Options:

A.

Cross-connect facilities

B.

Telecommunication’s equipment

C.

Environmental controls

D.

Lighting controls

E.

Building system equipment

Question 28

Close out documentation is initially discussed in which of the following meetings?

Options:

A.

Prime Contractor and Subcontractor Meetings

B.

Kickoff Meeting

C.

Weekly Progress Meetings

D.

Vendor Meeting

Question 29

To accommodate telephone, data, CATV, security and multimedia, a MINIMUM of ________ strands of optical fiber auxiliary disconnect outlet (ADO) cable should be provided.

Options:

A.

Two

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Six

E.

Eight

Question 30

A program manager assigns project managers lo five component projects and continues to develop the program team. Which of the following represents the program manager's strategy?

Options:

A.

Rotate the responsibility for risk assessment among the program components

B.

Coach the project managers to manage project resources

C.

Cross-train the project managers to share expertise

D.

Prepare the project managers to assume larger roles with more responsibility.

Question 31

A natural disaster shuts down operations for two days. The program has a major milestone that includes a timed payment of USS1 million.

Since the shutdown was not anticipated, what should the program manager do first?

Options:

A.

Implement the appropriate risk response plan and inform the stakeholders of the planned actions

B.

Utilize contingency reserves to hire contractors, which will accelerate the schedule to meet the original milestone

C.

Evaluate the impact, reassess the program risks, and determine options to be presented to the governance board

D.

Collaborate with the sponsor to determine options and negotiate a new date for the milestone

Question 32

A program governance board mandates that phase gate reviews must be held so each component project can be reviewed and individually authorized to proceed to the next phase Tracking and reporting of actual benefits realized is one part of the review

What is the other part of the review"?

Options:

A.

Tracking and reporting on benefits management plan

B.

Identifying factors Influencing delivery of benefits

C.

Demonstrating that other stage gate requirements have been met

D.

Gathering additional stakeholders' requirements

Question 33

A component is scheduled to close at the end of the week. What should the program manager verity prior to allowing the component to close?

Options:

A.

The component has released resources to meet program objectives

B.

The component has met the quality requirements to meet program objectives

C.

The component has met the schedule requirements to meet program objectives

D.

The component has met the benefits realization criteria to meet program objectives

Question 34

For a backbone distribution system serving a usable floor space of ≈ 8,920 m2 (96,000 ft2), the MINIMUM slot area to be used for this back bone is

Options:

A.

≈ 0.040 m2 (60 in2)

B.

≈ 0.048 m2 (72 in2)

C.

≈ 0.056 m2 (84 in2)

D.

≈ 0.064 m2 (96 in2)

Question 35

An initiative involves the development of new technology and leverages existing technologies It is determined critical by the program governance board and the program sponsor that a comprehensive risk management plan be put in place. In what phase is the nsk management plan created?

Options:

A.

Program definition

B.

Program execution management

C.

Program delivery

D.

Program risk management planning

Question 36

How many classes of telecommunications administration are there?

Options:

A.

3

B.

4

C.

5

D.

6

Question 37

Question # 37

The above performance report shows the earned value (EV) analysis for a program The program director performs a high-level analysis and must present a summary narrative to the steering committee

What do the current findings show?

Options:

A.

Project C is running behind schedule and is over budget, projects A, B and D are on schedule

B.

Project A is running ahead of schedule and is under budget projects B, C and D are behind schedule

C.

The overall program is performing within an acceptable level of variance

D.

Project A is running behind schedule and is over budget projects B, C. and D are on schedule

Question 38

An Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) uses an aggregation device called an optical line terminal (OLT). An OLT can support a MINIMUM of______subscribers per port using a passive optical splitter

Options:

A.

8

B.

16

C.

32

D.

64

Question 39

In which phase of the protect design would an ICT distribution designer be expected to prepare preliminary cost estimates?

Options:

A.

CD

B.

SD

C.

PD

D.

DD

Question 40

What is the MINIMUM lighting requirement for telecommunications spaces?

Options:

A.

50 lux (4.6 foot-candles) of lighting in the horizontal plane and 20 lux (1.9 foot-candles) of lighting in the vertical plane measured at 1 meter (3.28 feet) above the finished floor

B.

200 lux (18.6 foot-candles) of lighting in the horizontal plane and 500 lux (46 foot-candles) of lighting in the vertical plane measured at 1 meter (3.28 feet) above the finished floor

C.

500 lux (46 foot-candles) of lighting in the horizontal plane and 200 lux (18.6 foot-candles) of lighting in the vertical plane measured at 1 meter (3.28 feet) above the finished floor

D.

500 lux (46 foot-candles) of lighting in the horizontal plane and 500 lux (46 foot-candles) of lighting in the vertical plane measured at 1 meter (3.28 feet) above the finished floor

Question 41

A new program is comprised of four component projects. The program manager must assign project managers to each of the tour projects. There are eight potential project managers to consider. What should the program manager do before assigning the project managers?

Options:

A.

Determine budgetary constraints related to the project managers' salaries

B.

Request performance feedback from the project managers' line managers

C.

Evaluate the project managers' skills and match them to the needs of the projects

D.

Interview each project manager to determine their career aspirations

Question 42

Which requirement does the ICT distribution designer provide to the Mechanical Engineer in charge of the HVAC design for a Telecommunication Space?

Options:

A.

The heat load (BTU (calories/hour) of all equipment installed within the space

B.

Location of the telecommunications own dedicated electrical distribution panel

C.

The quantity and size of HVAC vents needed for the room

D.

Location and size of condensate drain

Question 43

After taking over a program, a program manager reviews the program's status and discovers that stakeholders do not know how the program is performing in relation to schedule and costs The program manager establishes earned value (EV) metrics and determines that the program has a budget of USS2.1 million, is three months into a nine-month timeline, and the planned value (PV) at the three-month point should be US$320,000. The program has spent US$350,000 and the EV is US$340,000

Based on this information, the program manager determines which of the following?

Options:

A.

The schedule is US%30.000 under budget

B.

The cost is US$20.0O0 under budget

C.

The schedule is US$10.000 over budget

D.

The cost is USS20.000 over budget

Question 44

What is the MAXIMUM length of continuous conduit allowed before a pull point or pull box needs to be installed?

Options:

A.

≈15.20 m (50 ft)

B.

≈22.90 m (75 ft)

C.

≈30.50 m (100 ft)

D.

≈45.70 m (150 ft)

Question 45

A component protect of a multiyear program delivers all expected products and services as anticipated. The component project manager obtains approvals from the stakeholders and transitions the benefits to operations

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Reassign the component project manager to another component project or activity

B.

Verify that the benefits were delivered and authorize component project closure

C.

Conduct a program audit to confirm that the component protect is complete

D.

Keep the component project open until the program benefits are realized

Question 46

In a budding with one join room for serving as the FR and EF and four dedicated TRs on the same floor a total of__________ 103 mm (4 trade size) conduits should be installed to interconnect the backbone pathways to the ER.

Options:

A.

4

B.

8

C.

16

D.

20

Question 47

A program is midway through the program delivery phase when a key stakeholder asks if the program is meeting its defined objectives.

How should the program manager demonstrate the program's progress"?

Options:

A.

Define the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the program's outcome

B.

Invite the key stakeholder to review the program charter and the program objectives

C.

Provide additional program performance reports to the key stakeholder

D.

Maintain the benefits register and provide it to the key stakeholder

Question 48

AI the beginning of the second year of a five-year strategic cycle, the program management team attends a checkpoint session to review the state of the company's strategy During the previous year, the company needed to comply with new government regulations that impacted this strategy.

Based on this information, what should the program manager do?

Options:

A.

Update the program management, benefits management and risk management plans, and modify priorities and inter dependencies

B.

Meet with stakeholders, and modify the program roadmap to comply with the new regulations and ensure strategic alignment

C.

Obtain stakeholder approval to stop or postpone programs that fail to comply with the new regulations, and modify the program roadmap

D.

Review resource capacity and capability, program priorities, and inter dependencies, and create a change request to modify the program roadmap to ensure strategic alignment

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