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Before starting your INST1-V8 exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete BICSI Installer 1 Exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free INST1-V8 questions. We also provide premium INST1-V8 practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

BICSI
Vendor
INST1-V8
Exam Code
116
Total Questions
9
Total Exam Domains

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INST1-V8 EXAM QUESTIONS

BICSI INST1-V8 Exam Objectives

Section 1: Pull Copper and Fiber Cable
Weight:
21%
  • Perform cable pulling setup
  • Install pull string or rope in conduit
  • Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable (conduit)
  • Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable in open ceiling
  • Pull backbone-riser from top down
  • Pull backbone-riser from bottom up
  • Pull backbone-horizontal backbone
Section 2: Terminate Copper and Fiber Cable
Weight:
15%
  • Perform pre-termination functions
  • Install correct connecting hardware for copper and fiber terminations
  • Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair)
  • Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair)
  • Perform coaxial termination
  • Perform fiber termination
Section 3: Test Copper and Fiber Cable
Weight:
6%
  • Perform copper cable testing
Section 4: Perform Troubleshooting
Weight:
6%
  • Perform copper cable troubleshooting
Section 5: Perform Retrofits
Weight:
3%
  •  Remove abandoned cable
Section 6: Apply Concepts of Integration and/or Converge to Scope of Work
Weight:
3%
  • Provide SCS to support installation of other systems (e.g., paging, sound masking, clock, nurse call, BAS, life safety, elevator)
Section 7: Codes and Standards
Weight:
2%
  • Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards
Section 8: Conduct Field Planning, Implementation, and Design
Weight:
13%
  • Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper cable
  • Identify and distinguish properties and types of fiber
  • Interpret blueprints
  • Inventory job supplies and materials
  • Verify and comply with site safety plan
  • Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
Section 9: Establish Pathways and Space
Weight:
31%
  • Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
  • Install bonding infrastructure
  • Install cable support systems
  • Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall
  • Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
  • Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor
  • Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture
  • Prepare telecommunication outlet at other locations (e.g., ceilings, hazardous, exterior)
  • Install sleeves, cores, and slots
  • Install poke throughs
  • Install cable trays, ladder racks, and continuous cable support systems
  • Install non-continuous cable supports
  • Install raceways
  • Install cable supports systems under the floor
  • Install inner duct for fiber (ENT)
  • Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
Info
https://www.bicsi.org/education-certification/certification/cabling-installation/in1