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Telecommunications Cabling
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Telecommunications Cabling is based on industry credentials as outlined by ETA-I (Electronics Technician Association) and BISCI, the internationally known and recognized cabling and installation industry standard for communications employees.
Describe unshielded twisted pair (utp) cablesInstall and troubleshoot rj45/48 telephone connectors and fittingsCompare Cat 5 cables to single twisted pair and unshielded twisted pair wiringExplain where 10Base t cable is commonly usedSummarize t568a/t568b standardsExplain how cable TV wiring is used for data and voice servicesExplain the differences between coax types rg58, rg59, and rg6Describe proper methods of grounding for electronics equipmentDescribe the differences between single- and multi-mode fiber opticsDescribe the principal parts of a telephone and explain the functions of eachDescribe the differences among rs232, rs530, v35, and USB interfacesAssess a telephone set, testing the line for continuity and identifying faults that could degrade the signalUtilize the mathematics required in telecommunications service and installationExplain Kirchhoff's law for current and voltageDemonstrate and practice general safety procedures in the workplace while accessing telecom portsDemonstrate and practice safety procedures in homes and businesses to safeguard customersExplain proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety proceduresDemonstrate special safety procedures required for outside equipment