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1. Where does the Cable Television Drop System typically begin?
Inside the customer's modem. At the Optical Node in the neighborhood. At the Tap on the hardline coaxial cable. At the Headend facility.
2. What is the primary safety-related function of the Ground Block and Bonding wire in a drop system?
To amplify weak signals. To connect the cable system to the home's electrical ground, protecting against voltage surges. To split the signal for multiple rooms. To filter out unwanted internet traffic.
3. If a customer needs cable service in three separate rooms, what component is essential for dividing the signal from the main drop cable?
An Amplifier A Tap A Splitter A Ground Block
4. What type of coaxial cable is most commonly used for the "drop cable" running from the tap to the house?
RG59 RG6 Fiber Optic Cable Category 5 Ethernet Cable
5. What problem is most likely to occur due to loose or corroded F-connectors in the drop system?
Improved signal strength. Signal loss, ingress (interference entering), and egress (signal leaking out). Automatic channel updates. Increased electrical safety.