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To deliver broadband gaming services, the gaming software company. -
correct answers Connect their servers directly to the cable operator's
managed IP network
To deliver programming to the customer, a digital video recorder (DVR): -
correct answers Downloads program to an internal hard-drive within the
device and the customer uses remote control to make selections.
To deliver video on demand (VOD) services: - correct answers Hardware and
software at the headend transmit the signals and keep track of events and
transactions.
One of the using cable operator offered voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
services is: - correct answers VoIP packets can be separated from software
types of IP traffic on the network ensuring quality of service QoS.
Government officials can seek help directly from internet service providers
(ISP) services is: - correct answers The National Broadband Plan (NBP) of
2010
Without a wired or optical connection, fixed wireless and fixed optical
companies deliver high-speed data (HSD) to the customer? - correct answers
Using a radio transmitter at the central office (CO), where there is a
connection to the internet through which a customer links to an ISP (Internet
services provider)
,Digital subscribers line (DSL) services, the leading competitors to cable
modem services in the home, is offered: - correct answers By the local phone
company on an existing copper twisted-pair network.
Cable operators and technicians hold onto their edge over digital subscribers
line (DSL) and telco services with: - correct answers Professional installations
and customer follow-up as DSL installations are performed by the customer.
One of the major effects of passing the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is
that? - correct answers Established providers could merge their businesses
and network capabilities
Wireless video service or "wireless cable." Came into existence when: -
correct answers Businesses used microwave frequencies to offer channels to
customers who could not receive more traditional cable services.
How can a distributor amplifier be identified in the network or on a network
designed map? - correct answers The distribution amplifier has multiple
downstream outputs.
What should you be looking for when analyzing the network design maps to
troubleshoot a problem? - correct answers The device common to those
customers affected before traveling to make signal status checks.
What is spliced into the hardline coaxial cable to combine the AC power with
the transported RF signal in a hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) network? - correct
answers A power inserter.
How can a less experience technician identify what a non-standard symbol on
the network design maps represent? - correct answers The legend at the
bottom of the network design map that defines the map symbols, cable, types,
and amplifier data.
, What is required for checking the physical network integrity when maintaining
the coaxial cable network? - correct answers Being observant and performing
some minor tasks while engaged in regularly scheduled activities.
What test instrument sends out a test signal and displays any reflections
caused by impedance mismatches in the cable that are characteristic of cable
faults? - correct answers Time domain reflectometer (TDR)
What is the RF distribution tap value indicated on the tap face plate by a
sticker or number stamped into the housing? - correct answers The signal loss
between the tap downstream input port and the tap ports.
What technologies are defined in DOCSIS 4.0 to help sustain the hybrid
fiber/coax (HFC) network infrastructure for several more years? - correct
answers Full Duplex DOCSIS (FDX) and Extended Spectrum DOCSIS (ESD).
What is a common solution when congestion from modem activity and traffic
becomes unacceptable in a hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) network? - correct
answers Node splitting, the subdividing of serving areas into two or more
smaller serving areas.
In the tree-and-branch architecture, how is the downstream signal from the
trunk fed to the distribution branches? - correct answers Within each trunk
amplifier, a portion of the downstream is fed to a bridger amplifier to boost the
signal before being split and routed to the distribution branches.
Which transmission scheme is used as solution to critical video information
such as average brightness and synchronizing pulses? - correct answers
Amplitude modulation-vestigial sideband (AM-VSB)