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1. What are the minimum requirements for DIRECTV approved cable?

A. RG59, 60% braid, 100% shielded, copper center conductor
B. RG6, 60% braid, 100% shielded, copper center conductor
C. Any RG6 cable
D. Any RG59 cable

2. If you use existing Cable TV cable, which of the following may occur?

A. The LNB may not be able to switch
B. Loss of half of the DIRECTV channels
C. Significant signal loss
D. No picture
E. All of the above

3. If the cable is bent too sharply, it could change the impedance and/or short the cable.

True False

4. What should you consider when selecting the best location for the ODU?

A. Line of sight
B. Grounding location
C. Suitable mounting surface
D. Location of the DIRECTV receivers
E. Where you will route the cable
F. All of the above

5. How far apart should cable clips be placed?

A. 9 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 72 inches
E. It doesn't matter

6. You should never use metal staples or a staple gun to attach cable.

True False

7. What should we do to stop moisture or water from entering the home through the hole we drilled?

A. Create a drip loop with the cable before entering the hole
B. Use bushings and silicone sealant
C. Route the cable below the hole
D. Drill the hole slightly smaller than the cable and force the
E. A, B and C

8. How do you know what is on the other side of a wall prior to drilling the hole?

A.Try to remember from your original sight survey
B.Go outside and check, measure the exact location of the hole i
C.Take pictures of all the exterior walls before entering the ho
D.Use a small mirror and stick it out the nearest window
E. Both C and D

9. What can cause damage to the cable?

A. Using metal staples
B. Hitting it with a hammer
C. Micro bends
D. Tightening tie wraps excessively
E. All of the above

10. Telephone junction boxes usually consist of two sections, what are they?

A. Inside and outside
B. Cable TV and DSL
C. Telephone company use only and customer use
D. First floor and second floor
E. All of the above

11. In almost all scenarios, you should drill from the interior of the home to the exterior.

True False

11. In almost all scenarios, you should never drill through laminate or hardwood flooring.

True False

13. Every effort should be made to route cable so it is difficult to see and is protected from the elements.

True False

14. Who needs to follow all federal, state and local codes when installing a DIRECTV System?

A. The home owner
B. The home owner's association
C. The renter
D. The installer
E. None of the above

13. The ground wire should be run as direct as possible between the ground block and the ground source.

Yes No