Connectors & Cable Test

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1. What is the number one cause of signal degradation from an ODU to a receiver?

Line of site isses Damaged cables Bad LNB Faulty connectors

2. What cable does DIRECTV recommend we use?

RG6 - 60% copper, 60% braid RG6 - 100% copper, 100% braid RG6 - 60% copper, 100% braid RG6 - 100% copper, 60% braid Any of the above as long as it is UL listed

3. What is in the center of the cable?

Aluminum Braid Aluminum Foil Center Conductor Connector Dielectric PVC Jacket

4. What component of the cable is next to the center conductor?

Aluminum Braid Aluminum Foil Center Conductor Connector Dielectric PVC Jacket

5. What component of the cable is wrapped around the Dielectric?

Aluminum Braid Aluminum Foil Center Conductor Connector Dielectric PVC Jacket

6. What is the next layer?

Aluminum Braid Aluminum Foil Center Conductor Connector Dielectric PVC Jacket

7. What is the final layer of the cable?

Aluminum Braid Aluminum Foil Center Conductor Connector Dielectric PVC Jacket

8. What can cause damage to a cable?

Using metal staples Tightening tie wraps excessively Hitting it with a hammer, Micro bends Unapproved cable clips / Wrong size All of the above

9. What happens if we distort the cable and move the center conductor closer to the shield or even bend or crease the cable?

Block Frequency Block Voltage Damage Flux Capacitor Create channel mis-match All of the above

10. If you are on a service call and locate a faulty connector, what should you do?

Notify your office/dispatch Put electrical tape on it. Replace the cable None of the above

11. What should you do after using a prep tool to cut the cable?

Slide on feed-through bushing Fold back all of the braid Peel off the shielding None of the above

12. How far should you push the connector onto the prepared cable?

Until the dielectric is flush with the mandrel face Until the center conductor presses against your palm Until the center conductor is flush with the nut As far as possible

13. Based on the training video, why would you use a volt/ohm Meter?

Check for an open Check for a short Check for an impedance mismatch None of the above All of the above

14. Why would you use a 75-ohm terminator?

To connect a jumper to an older TV with 2 screws To check for a short To test for impedance mismatch All of the above

15. It is recommended that you only use crimp connectors for DirecTV installations

True False