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G Recognize how buildingconstruction affects routingchoices for interior and exteriorwiring.H Recognize the basic methodsand procedures of planningand installing aerial drop cableat the customer’s s premises.Comcast Contractor Broadband Premises Installer CompetenciesPage 12 of 26f. Knifeg. Pliersi Coaxial cableii Telephonyh. Hammeri. Torque wrenchj. Cable preparation toolk. Channel locksl. Hammerm. IDC pliersn. Telephone toolsi Modular connector crimper preparationtool2. Demonstrate the correct and safe methods ofusing the following powered tools:a. Cordless screwdriverb. Cordless drillsc. Electric drill3. Demonstrate the correct and safe methods ofusing the following cable placement tools:a. Hand lineb. Lay-up sticksc. Wall fishing devicesi Fish tapeii Glow rod1. Distinguish between typical house framingtypes2. Describe commonly-encountered wall stud floorjoist locations and dimensions, and explaintheir relevance to drop cable installation3. Describe the following construction situations,and explain their relevance to drop cableinstallation:a. Slabb. Pier and beamc. Crawlspaced. Ceiling typese. Plenumf. Mobile homesg. Attic1. Explain each of the following considerationsregarding aerial drop cable routing techniquesduring aerial drop installation:a. Site survey and layout of the exteriorcustomer premisesb. Obstacles to avoid when routing the aerialdrop cablec. Clearances to maintain when routing thefollowing drops:
IRecognize the basic methodsand procedures of planningand installing undergrounddrop cable at the customer’spremises.Comcast Contractor Broadband Premises Installer CompetenciesPage 13 of 26i Non-powered dropsii Powered drop (minimal content)(a) Riser Conduit(i) 8 feet and below(ii) Underground1. Up to 8 feetd. Maximum allowable drop sag2. Demonstrate proper pole attachments.a. Explain each of the following attachmentmethods or considerations when workingwith strand at the pole:i Span clamps(a) Cable guard/tree guardii Climbing spaceiii Cable routingiv Drop hanger clampsv Wrapping methodsvi Drip loopsvii Use of support ties3. Explain each of the following pole or strandattachments when routing the drop cable fromthe pole:a. J-hooki New attachments(a) Jump poles (notification ofattachment)b. Mid-spans4. Define aerial trespass and explain how andwhy it should be avoided.1. Describe underground cable layout, and how tolocate, identify, open, and inspect a pedestal2. Explain the purpose of using a utility locationservice.3. Explain the following placement methods usedto bury the underground drop cable:a. Hand diggingb. Plowingc. Trenchingi Utilizing joint trenchesii Hand trenchingd. Borese. Conduits4. Explain each of the following considerationsregarding underground drop cable routingtechniques:a. Site survey of the exterior customerpremisesb. Cable locates before the underground dropcable is buried
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