BICSI Installer 1
abandoned cable
the installed cables and cabling (connectorized cables) that are not terminated at
both ends at a connector or other equipment and not identified with a tag for future
use.
above finished floor (AFF)
the standard mounting height or vertical distance for a fixture, ceiling, device, or any
other object measured from the finished floor surface to the center line of the object
as the measurement point.
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absorption
a phenomenon causing attenuation of wave signals (electromagnetic, optical,
acoustic) passing through a medium. It occurs when gaseous molecules or
suspended water particles in the atmosphere absorb the signal energy and convert it
into heat due to molecular resonance.
A-C-rated fire-retardant plywood
The plywood treated with a fire-retardant that has a smooth-finished A grade side
that is exposed for the purpose of mounting equipment and a rough-finished C grade
side.
acceptance plan
a facilitating agreement between parties (contractor and client or client
representative) that defines satisfactory completion of a project task or complete
, project. It may include items on which the client's acceptance is dependent (delivery
of as-built drawings, test certification).
acceptance test
a test or set of tests performed to demonstrate satisfactory completion of a
predetermined task or group of tasks on which acceptance is dependent.
Access Control System (ACS)
An interconnected set of controllers managing the entrance and exit of people
through secure areas.
Access Floor
A system consisting of completely removable and interchangeable floor panels that
are supported on adjustable pedestals or stringers (or both) to allow entry to the area
beneath. Also called a raised floor.
Access provider (AP)
A company that provides telecommunications signals by a circuit path or other
means between a service provider (SP) and the premises of the client or user. An AP
can also be the SP.
Acrylate
A coating applied during the optical fiber cable manufacturing process to provide
physical and environmental protection for the optical fiber cable.
Active circuit
Any circuit connected to an energized system.
Active equipment
The energized equipment used for receiving or transmitting analog or digital signals
(switches, hubs, routers, private branch exchanges)
Adapter
A device that enables different sizes or types of plugs to mate with one another or to
fit into a telecommunications outlet/connector; the rearrangement of leads; large
optical fiber cables with numerous wires to fan out into smaller groups of wires;
abandoned cable
the installed cables and cabling (connectorized cables) that are not terminated at
both ends at a connector or other equipment and not identified with a tag for future
use.
above finished floor (AFF)
the standard mounting height or vertical distance for a fixture, ceiling, device, or any
other object measured from the finished floor surface to the center line of the object
as the measurement point.
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absorption
a phenomenon causing attenuation of wave signals (electromagnetic, optical,
acoustic) passing through a medium. It occurs when gaseous molecules or
suspended water particles in the atmosphere absorb the signal energy and convert it
into heat due to molecular resonance.
A-C-rated fire-retardant plywood
The plywood treated with a fire-retardant that has a smooth-finished A grade side
that is exposed for the purpose of mounting equipment and a rough-finished C grade
side.
acceptance plan
a facilitating agreement between parties (contractor and client or client
representative) that defines satisfactory completion of a project task or complete
, project. It may include items on which the client's acceptance is dependent (delivery
of as-built drawings, test certification).
acceptance test
a test or set of tests performed to demonstrate satisfactory completion of a
predetermined task or group of tasks on which acceptance is dependent.
Access Control System (ACS)
An interconnected set of controllers managing the entrance and exit of people
through secure areas.
Access Floor
A system consisting of completely removable and interchangeable floor panels that
are supported on adjustable pedestals or stringers (or both) to allow entry to the area
beneath. Also called a raised floor.
Access provider (AP)
A company that provides telecommunications signals by a circuit path or other
means between a service provider (SP) and the premises of the client or user. An AP
can also be the SP.
Acrylate
A coating applied during the optical fiber cable manufacturing process to provide
physical and environmental protection for the optical fiber cable.
Active circuit
Any circuit connected to an energized system.
Active equipment
The energized equipment used for receiving or transmitting analog or digital signals
(switches, hubs, routers, private branch exchanges)
Adapter
A device that enables different sizes or types of plugs to mate with one another or to
fit into a telecommunications outlet/connector; the rearrangement of leads; large
optical fiber cables with numerous wires to fan out into smaller groups of wires;
