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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