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About BICSI Installer 2, Copper Written Examination

BICSI Installer 2, Copper Written Examination · US

Key exam facts

Provider
BICSI develops and administers the examination; Pearson Professional Assessments delivers the written computer-based test.
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice questions testing knowledge and application.
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
Two hours (written examination).
Passing score
Criterion-referenced passing standard established by expert standard-setting using the Angoff Method. The current handbook and official program/exam-delivery pages examined do not publish a numeric cutoff or scoring scale; passing status is reported.
Exam fee
USD 335 for BICSI members or USD 400 for nonmembers for the application package, including the first written and hands-on attempts; not a written-only price. Written retest: USD 135 member / USD 200 nonmember. Courses, manuals, travel and retest fees are excluded from the initial package; prices may change.

Topics covered

  • Conduct Field Planning, Implementation, and Design (15%)

    • Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper cable
    • Interpret blueprints
    • Inventory job supplies and materials
    • Verify and comply with site safety plan
    • Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme

  • Establish Pathways and Space (28%)

    • 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 support systems under the floor
    • Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system

  • Pull Copper Cable (14%)

    • 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

  • Terminate Copper Cable (14%)

    • Perform pre-termination functions
    • Install correct connecting hardware for copper terminations
    • Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair)
    • Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair)
    • Perform coaxial termination
    • Perform copper crimp termination-modular plugs

  • Perform Splicing (5%)

  • Test Copper Cable (6%)

  • Perform Troubleshooting (6%)

  • Perform Retrofits (4%)

    • Identify active circuits
    • Perform cutover
    • Remove abandoned cable

  • Apply Concepts of Integration and/or Convergence to Scope of Work (5%)

    • Apply concepts of physical network topologies and/or systems
    • Apply concepts of network components
    • Install security systems and alarm systems
    • Install wireless systems
    • Provide SCS to support installation of other systems (e.g., paging, sound masking, clock, nurse call, BAS, life safety, elevator)

  • Codes and Standards (3%)

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Computer-based multiple-choice questions testing knowledge and application.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100.

How long is the exam?

Two hours (written examination).

What is the passing score?

Criterion-referenced passing standard established by expert standard-setting using the Angoff Method. The current handbook and official program/exam-delivery pages examined do not publish a numeric cutoff or scoring scale; passing status is reported.

How much does the exam cost?

USD 335 for BICSI members or USD 400 for nonmembers for the application package, including the first written and hands-on attempts; not a written-only price. Written retest: USD 135 member / USD 200 nonmember. Courses, manuals, travel and retest fees are excluded from the initial package; prices may change.

Official sources and references

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