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BICSI RCDDv14.1 BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer - RCDDv14.1 Exam Practice Test

Demo: 48 questions
Total 320 questions

BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer - RCDDv14.1 Questions and Answers

Question 1

After meeting with the program sponsor and stakeholders, the program manager is asked by the sponsor to accelerate the program to replace two legacy financial systems. The legacy systems are at risk of premature failure.

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Accelerate the projects and components of the program that replace the two legacy systems

B.

Analyze the impact of accelerating the program, and present the pros and cons to the program sponsor

C.

Identify the parts of the program that need to be accelerated and. if it is cost effective and increases benefits realization, implement the change

D.

Create several "what-if" scenarios of alternatives to present to the program sponsor

Question 2

A program manager assigns project managers lo five component projects and continues to develop the program team. Which of the following represents the program manager's strategy?

Options:

A.

Rotate the responsibility for risk assessment among the program components

B.

Coach the project managers to manage project resources

C.

Cross-train the project managers to share expertise

D.

Prepare the project managers to assume larger roles with more responsibility.

Question 3

An ICT distribution designer is estimating the installation of five units of 1.5 m (5 ft) tong channel basket trays connected together in the ceiling. The total length of the pathway needed is 7 5 m (25 ft). How many supports will be needed''

Options:

A.

2

B.

5

C.

7

D.

10

E.

20

Question 4

An organization initiates an innovation program to deliver exceptional performance and benefits. After the program transition plan is in place and the implementation of a benefits sustainment plan starts the program manager discovers the program may be shut down due to lack of funding.

To ensure continued funding for the program, what should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Complete the benefits sustainment plan and update the benefits register

B.

Present a revised ROl to the program sponsors based on the remaining investment.

C.

Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to ensure the program sponsors understand the program's long-term benefits

D.

Review the program business case and the program's strategic alignment and long-term benefits with the program governance board.

Question 5

The project manager of project A develops a communications management plan. The project manager of project B is new and is uncertain how to develop appropriate communications for the company's staff

What should the program manager do to ensure communications on the component projects are consistent?

Options:

A.

Request a more experienced project manager to work on project 6

B.

Create a program communications management plan across all component projects

C.

Direct all projects to use project A's communications management plan as a template

D.

Rework the communications management plans for all projects to be consistent

Question 6

What is the OPTIMAL lime in the construction process for ICT submittals to be reviewed by the ICT distribution designer?

Options:

A.

After the contract is awarded and before project close out

B.

As part of the contract bid process to prevent project delays

C.

Before the contract is awarded

D.

At the beginning of the close out process

Question 7

A utility company manages its capital improvement projects (CIP) using engineers, project managers, and program managers. A new sponsor from the utility company assesses the CIP and decides to reorganize it into a program. They invite seven companies to discuss their approach to monitor and control the program and its constituent protects.

Where should the program manager incorporate this input?

Options:

A.

Program management plan

B.

Stakeholder register

C.

Vendor management matrix

D.

Program risk management plan

Question 8

A program manager is concerned that a program will be unable to achieve its intended benefits. How should the program manager handle this concern?

Options:

A.

Meet with the program management office (PMO) lo review critical program success factors.

B.

Meet with the component project managers to reallocate resources within the program

C.

Meet with the program stakeholders to determine if a reduction in program scope is acceptable

D.

Meet with the component project managers to perform risk analysis

Question 9

A company initiates a program to reorganize its sales and production departments. Three production departments are located at the three production plants next to the company's headquarters Five regional sales departments are located at different locations around the world.

At this stage of the program, what is the first step?

Options:

A.

Develop a program work breakdown structure

B.

Identify and quantify business benefits of the program

C.

Determine and prioritize the various components of the program

D.

Prepare a program organization chart covering both sales and production

Question 10

What is the MINIMUM clearance needed between the front of the telephone booth and any wall or fixture for most installations?

Options:

A.

300 mm (12 in)

B.

450 mm (18 in)

C.

610 mm (24 in)

D.

914 mm (36 in)

E.

2.4 m (8 ft)

Question 11

What is the air change requirement for a tunnel of 610 m (2000 ft) long with a diameter of 3.4 m (11 ft)?

Options:

A.

One complete air change per hour

B.

Two complete air changes per hour

C.

Three complete air changes per hour

D.

Four complete air changes per hour

E.

Five complete air changes per hour

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE for tele communications spaces?

Options:

A.

Maintain aim (3.28 ft) clearance between equipment and plumbing fixtures such as mop sinks

B.

Plumbing piping not related to the support of the space should not pass through the space.

C.

Relative humidity snail be maintained at 40% ± 5%.

D.

Close proximity to water service is desired so consider locating the ER in the pipe chase.

Question 13

An R&D group director approves a major program's charter although the director has a high level of understanding of the program's scope (hoy are unsure of how the program manager can be successful in delivering the program's commitments

What should the program manager do to align stakeholders with planning and monitoring the program's progress?

Options:

A.

Establish high-level program milestones

B.

Develop an accountability matrix, and assign program roles and responsibilities

C.

Generate a supplier management plan to identify external stakeholders

D.

Create a communications management plan, and establish reporting formats

Question 14

To properly size and provide accurate cost estimates for a communications distribution horizontal pathway that will include BAS system infrastructure, the designer should provide ________ for every BAS outlet or device based on total floor area.

Options:

A.

9.30 m2 (100 ft2)

B.

23.20 m2 (250 ft2)

C.

91.40 m2 (300 ft2)

D.

152.40 m2 (500 ft2)

Question 15

An ICT distribution designer is preparing a price quote for a building design with multiple floors originally sized at 40.000 ft (3716 m2). While the designer is preparing the quote, the structural engineer indicates the building has been increased in size to accommodate an additional 40,000 ft2 (3716 m3) per floor. The designer's recommendation to the engineer will be to increase the slot area by_____for each additional 40,000 ft3 (3716 m2)

Options:

A.

0.006 m2 (8 in2)

B.

0.008 m2 (12 in2)

C.

0.040 m2 (60 in3)

D.

0.60 m2 (80 in3)

Question 16

Which of the following two items are examples of items associated with a submittal? (Select two options.)

Options:

A.

Request tor permits

B.

As-built

C.

Shop Drawings

D.

Product Data

E.

Punch List

Question 17

The program manager takes over a poorly performing program After a review of the documentation and interviews with the program sponsor, stakeholders and program constituents, the program manager realizes that the program is not aligned with the corporate/organizational goals. The program manager must realign the constituent protects and components to meet the program's needs

What action should the program manager take to realign the program?

Options:

A.

Assess the program schedule and determine how to maintain all projects and components within the program

B.

Discuss the situation with the program stakeholders and let them decide which projects to accelerate and which to close

C.

Discuss the situation with the program sponsor(s) and let the sponsor(s) make the decision as to which projects to accelerate and which to close

D.

Develop a change request to present to the governance board, accelerate some projects, close some projects and reassign some resources

Question 18

Which of the following is the process of limiting fire and smoke using fire-resistive barriers?

Options:

A.

Detection

B.

Compart mentation

C.

Suppression

D.

Prevention

Question 19

A small regional utility closes a customer rewards program and transitions it to operations The executive sponsor and program manager are concerned about the impact on benefits realization The program manager assures the executive sponsor that any corrective actions will be included in the next phase.

What should the program manager do to ensure a successful transition?

Options:

A.

Ask each project manager to consolidate and file all program documentation in the corporate archives

B.

Obtain all project managers' contact information, and then have them reassigned back to their functional managers

C.

Ask the program's business analyst to collect all project information and create a report

D.

Ensure that all program documents, including lessons learned are archived in the knowledge repository

Question 20

One of the constituent project managers asks a new program manager to obtain approval for an additional key project requirement. A tolerance range is set, if the tolerance range is too narrow on a program what effect will multiple minor changes have on the program?

Options:

A.

Reduction in program quality

B.

Degradation of program communications

C.

Reduction in program risk

D.

Slow down in program implementation

Question 21

A program is in its execution phase when a component project manager suggests a potential change that could increase the financial benefit of the program. The program manager is hesitant to submit a change request, as it would extend the program schedule and require a scope change.

To whom should the change request be presented?

Options:

A.

The program governance board

B.

The program customer

C.

The program management office (PMO)

D.

The protect governance board

Question 22

To accommodate telephone, data, CATV, security and multimedia, a MINIMUM of ________ strands of optical fiber auxiliary disconnect outlet (ADO) cable should be provided.

Options:

A.

Two

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Six

E.

Eight

Question 23

A program manager prepares the program for review to secure funding by senior management. Which of the following must the program manager identify when creating the program charter?

Options:

A.

Milestone dates, budget, and staff details that support it

B.

Assumptions incorporated into the benefits management plan

C.

Process within the organization that will be needed to deliver the product

D.

Key decision makers or stakeholders in the program and their expectations and interests

Question 24

Which type of protection for electrical power stations provide isolation against a rise in potential of station ground and also provide drainage protection against longitudinally-induced voltages?

Options:

A.

Isolating transformers

B.

Neutralizing transformers

C.

Mutual drainage reactors

D.

Unit-type neutralizing transformers

E.

2-winding neutralizing transformers

Question 25

An ICT distribution designer is coordinating with local agencies for an upcoming campus improvement project which could affect the design. Which two of the following listed items will MINIMIZE design changes once the project begins? (Choose two.)

Options:

A.

Identification and agreement of conduit pathway routes

B.

Hand off of documentation to project manager

C.

Identification of maintenance holes, hand holes locations

D.

Approval of budget by chief financial officer (CFO)

E.

Approval of permit by AHJ - local Fire Marshal

Question 26

A program manager has a multiple-project program that is scheduled to be completed by year's end. During the program delivery phases of the protects several mandatory changes are identified that would extend the program's completion date

What is the next step for the program manager?

Options:

A.

Apply resource leveling to ensure the program is completed on schedule

B.

Update the schedule to reflect the extended completion date

C.

Adjust working hours to ensure the program is completed on schedule

D.

Submit a change request to extend the program schedule

Question 27

Coupling with electrical circuits can create inductive interference to telecommunications facilities. Which of the following can decrease the coupling effect?

Options:

A.

Decrease the exposure length

B.

Make sure that the single-phase components add in phase

C.

Decrease the physical separation

D.

Increase the earth resistance

Question 28

Which of the following team members is responsible for ensuring compliance with me contract documents (CD)?

Options:

A.

Owner

B.

lCT Distribution Designer

C.

Architect

D.

Construction Manager (CM)

Question 29

A program manager for an electronic gaming manufacturer is managing a new virtual reality program. An international trade agreement in the final stages of renegotiation will reduce supply-chain costs and delivery intervals A materials supplier informs the program manager that when this agreement is finalized, it will shorten the products delivery time.

What should the program manager update first?

Options:

A.

Procurement management plan

B.

Benefits register

C.

Risk register

D.

Benefits management plan

Question 30

Which two of the following roles do an ICT distribution designer use to ensure a timely and cost-effective telecommunications construction project? (Select two options.)

Options:

A.

Discuss design concerns with inspectors. AHJs, and other stakeholders.

B.

Verify that the overall physical security design complies with the owner expectations.

C.

Assist in the resolution of unforeseen conditions, change orders RFIs and changes to the project's critical path.

D.

Ensure the construction materials are stored properly and protected from theft.

E.

Coordinate electrical supply so it is available in advance of the starting of contractor work.

Question 31

A multiyear program is ready to conclude. It has achieved all business objectives and is delivering its intended benefits. However the program sponsor is not willing to sign the formal program closure acceptance document and the program continues to incur operational costs.

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Ask the finance department to increase the program budget

B.

Escalate the issue to the program governance board

C.

Ask key stakeholders to influence the program sponsor

D.

Direct component project managers to archive all relevant project documents

Question 32

What should be considered when designing a fiber network?

Options:

A.

Use a minimum of OM4 multimode fiber to future proof the design.

B.

Ensure that all connectors are backwards and forward compatible with all applications.

C.

Ensure the fiber strands provided are sufficient in quantity to accommodate all anticipated needs.

D.

Ensure that the single mode and multimode hybrid is recommended.

E.

Design only what you need for today to save money for future upgrades.

Question 33

The number of emerging risks increases in a component project and the program manager tails behind in reviewing) and approving the plans. This Impacts the component project manager's ability to effectively address the risks.

In this situation, what should the program manager change about the risk management plan?

Options:

A.

Allow the component project manager to delegate risk management responsibilities

B.

Assign the resolution of project-level risks to the component project manager

C.

Include risk escalation policies and procedures in the risk response plan

D.

Increase flexibility with risks that require a risk response

Question 34

A global financial system is being delivered by the program learn to allow access from anywhere in the world Following a new cross-border regulation applying to privacy of local banking data accessed from abroad, the CEO of the bank requests that an external audit be conducted lo validate compliance with this new regulation. This event, which was not anticipated al this phase of the program, will generate additional work tor the program learn. This effort Is not included in the current program roadmap and benefits delivery plan

What immediate actions should the program manager take?

Options:

A.

Negotiate with the CEO in an attempt to avoid the audit.

B.

De-scope the capabilities of the system to not allow access from abroad

C.

Accept the risk of the audit and continue the program as planned

D.

Assess the impact of the audit and potential remediation on the program

Question 35

A municipal agency manages a city's water and wastewater infrastructure. A regulation requires the replacement of sewer lines throughout the city at a cost of US$2 billion over 30 years

The city has been managing this program with various program teams, and has a project controls office In place to track protects separate from the program management team A program manager is hired to standardize all deliverables from component projects under the program.

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Develop a program management framework

B.

Create a program performance analysis report

C.

Generate a program charter

D.

Establish a program management office (PMO)

Question 36

An organization must accelerate a product to market. The program manager completes the preliminary program slaps and holds a kick-off meeting Project managers submit their preliminary schedules for review

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Assign resources lo the schedule and report the revised delivery date to the project managers

B.

Work with the project managers to refine the project schedules and deliverables to align with the program milestones

C.

Revise the project schedules to meet the program schedule and communicate to stakeholders

D.

Integrate the project schedules into the program schedule and report the revised delivery date to the project managers

Question 37

Which of the following is a method that an ICT distribution designer would use for clash detection with other disciplines?

Options:

A.

Statistical Quantitative Analysis

B.

Interference Fit Verification

C.

ICT pathway design

D.

Building Information Modeling Coordination

Question 38

A program manager concurrently implements a software program at four client locations. The client's objective is to maintain quality while shortening the software implementation timeline

What key elements should be included in the benefits register to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.

Plans for tracking and communicating risks associated with the program

B.

Plans for conducting program quality assurance and control on a regular basis

C.

Plans for program schedule control to meet the shorter timeline

D.

Plans for defining metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), and procedures to measure benefits

Question 39

A program manager learns that their company's organizational strategy has changed This change impacts one component project of a program misaligning it with both the program objectives and the new organizational strategy This component project, however, is already 90 percent complete.

What should the program manager do next?

Options:

A.

Immediately submit a component project closure request to the program sponsor so that resources can be reallocated to strategically aligned component projects.

B.

Assess the impact of closure on other component projects, and generate a recommendation for submission to the program governance board

C.

Recommend that the component project manager complete work activity to deliver benefits to the organization

D.

Update the benefits management plan to reflect the impact of the change on the program and its intended benefits

Question 40

The program selection committee presents several programs for approval:

Which program was selected based solely on a three-year return on investment?

Options:

A.

Program A

B.

Program B

C.

Program C

D.

Program D

Question 41

The program manager compiles a program performance report for review by the program governance board. The performance report indicates that the scope, quality and schedule objectives have been me, but costs and resource utilization are higher than expected The program can no longer deliver the planned return-on-investment within an acceptable level and the intended benefits have not yet been realized

After further analysis of the performance indicators the program manager should do which of the following*?

Options:

A.

Extend the schedule to reduce costs and resource utilization

B.

Expand the scope and continue the program until return on investment objectives can be met

C.

Recommend cancellation of the program based on performance metrics

D.

Transition the existing program results to the appropriate operational area

Question 42

A program governance board mandates that phase gate reviews must be held so each component project can be reviewed and individually authorized to proceed to the next phase Tracking and reporting of actual benefits realized is one part of the review

What is the other part of the review"?

Options:

A.

Tracking and reporting on benefits management plan

B.

Identifying factors Influencing delivery of benefits

C.

Demonstrating that other stage gate requirements have been met

D.

Gathering additional stakeholders' requirements

Question 43

An ICT distribution designer is reviewing design documents with the owner to gam approval for an ER design. Which of the following information about the site shall be included?

Options:

A.

Sustainability requirements

B.

Suitability requirements

C.

Access and/or service provider requirements

D.

Designer requirements

Question 44

In a PTP network using optical fiber, the ________ is responsible for media conversions from the optical fiber to the balanced twisted pair network within the residence.

Options:

A.

ONU

B.

OS

C.

ONT

D.

OLT

E.

OLTS

Question 45

For optical fiber cabling, which of the following test instruments is used to locate and identify any anomalies?

Options:

A.

OTDR

B.

Optical power meter

C.

OLTS

D.

Spectrum analyzer

Question 46

Which of the following statements Is CORRECT concerning best practice for horizontal cable management panels?

Options:

A.

One RU of management panel for each RU of cable patch panel plus one additional RU of cable management

B.

Two RU of cable management panel for each RU of patch panel

C.

Three RU of cable management panel for each RU of patch panel

D.

Two RUs of management panel for each RU of cable patch panel plus two additional RUs of cable management

Question 47

A three-year program using vendor contracts, incorporating related projects, and each with specific stakeholders is coming to an end What should be completed first to close all appropriate contracts?

Options:

A.

Certify contract completion

B.

Conduct a procurement audit to review the procurement process

C.

Assess all contracts to ensure all agreed conditions are mot

D.

Review contract management plan for completeness

Question 48

A software development program will launch iterative versions of new software called Alpha over two years Following that, a program will be released to the program team and developers to create new software called Beta While the program manager prepares the program closure plan tor Alpha, the program sponsor expresses concern about its support after program closure.

What should the program manager do as part of Alpha's program closure plan?

Options:

A.

Execute the transition plan and Include Knowledge transfer to transition Alpha support to operations

B.

Keep the Alpha program open until support is no longer required, then execute program closure

C.

Adjust Alpha's exit criteria to ensure its support is included in the Beta program

D.

Document the program closure procedure to ensure that resources are released from Alpha to develop Beta

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