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RCDDv14 BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer – RCDDv14 Question and Answers

Question # 4

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

A.

Two

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Six

E.

Eight

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Question # 5

Which of the following serves as a guiding principle for a program manager when preparing a program work breakdown structure?

A.

Decompose the program work based upon available resources

B.

Decompose the program to the work package level

C.

Decompose the program lo the architecture baseline level

D.

Decompose the program at a level sufficient to achieve control

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Question # 6

In a contiguous properly environment (e. g., where campus backbone cables exist), which two of the following are CRITICAL factors to understand for maintenance and growth purposes? (Select two options.)

A.

Fill ratio

B.

Familiarity with the routes and spaces (proper record keeping)

C.

Cable composition

D.

Not able to determine the working capacity versus spare cable capacity

E.

Cost analysis of the value of capex and capex models

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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?

A.

Program management plan

B.

Stakeholder register

C.

Vendor management matrix

D.

Program risk management plan

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Question # 8

When planning a telecommunication termination area, what is the estimated space needed to terminate 144 strands of optical fiber?

A.

6350.01 mm2 (250 in2)

B.

7315.21 mm2 (288 in2)

C.

8890.01 mm2 (350 in2)

D.

10972.82 mm2 (432 a)

E.

14376.43 mm2 (566 in2)

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Question # 9

What is the MAXIMUM number of work areas served by a single Multiuser Telecommunications Outlet Assembly (MUTOA)?

A.

5

B.

10

C.

12

D.

18

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Question # 10

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?

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

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Question # 11

During bidding the ICT distribution designer should review the bid responses for compliance and completeness. Afterwards, the designer should report the findings and recommendations to the

A.

construction foreman

B.

legal counsel

C.

stakeholders

D.

technical consultant

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Question # 12

The program manager wants to ensure that a program contributes to shareholder value. The program manager should verify alignment with which of the following?

A.

Program charter

B.

Organizational structures and policies

C.

Organizational strategic objectives

D.

Program governance plan

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Question # 13

A manufacturing company is redesigning various component projects that comprise a large customer-facing program. One of the component projects is payment of back-end rebates. There is disagreement between the marketing and sales teams on how much should be rebated.

What are suggested standard measurement criteria for the success of all constituent projects to meet stakeholder expectations''

A.

Stakeholder engagement plan, risk management plan, and communications management plan

B.

Needs analysis, feasibility study, and integrated benefits management plan

C.

Cost-benefit analysis ROI and payback period

D.

Actual cost (AC), planned value (PV) and earned value (EV)

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Question # 14

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?

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

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Question # 15

Communicating a project's design and technical specifications to the client and stakeholders is part of the ___________of the project.

A.

scope of work

B.

needs analysis

C.

close out procedure

D.

bidding phase

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Question # 16

A program is near completion and the benefits will be delivered shortly. The program manager prepares to initiate program closeout activities to release the program resources.

Before initiating closeout and releasing the resources, what should the program manager do?

A.

Review the benefits management plan with the program sponsor

B.

Obtain approval from the sponsor to close the program

C.

Prepare performance evaluations for all program personnel

D.

Prepare performance evaluations for all project personnel

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Question # 17

When designing a video communications network, which type of video communication link is two-person videoconferencing?

A.

Point-to-multipoint bidirectional

B.

Point-to-multipoint unidirectional

C.

Unidirectional

D.

PTP unidirectional

E.

PTP bidirectional

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Question # 18

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

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

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Question # 19

What is the MAXIMUM recommended length for A in the image below?

A.

70 m (230 ft)

B.

90 m (295 ft)

C.

100 m (320 ft)

D.

150 m (495 ft)

E.

300 m (985 ft)

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Question # 20

Which of the following is a common application for exothermic welding of earthing (grounding) and bonding conductors?

A.

Bonding to structural steel

B.

Locations requiring monthly maintenance

C.

Connections made to the TBB

D.

Cable to cable connections

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Question # 21

A program manager is developing a program management plan by integrating the plans of constituent projects. During this effort, the program manager learns that a resource is critical to more than one component and there is a time overlap for their availability

When creating the program resource management plan, what should the program manager do first?

A.

Ask the human resource manager to hire an additional resource

B.

Revise the plan to ensure the allocation of all needed resources

C.

Analyze resource capacity and capability with component protect managers

D.

Develop the program schedule in accordance with resource availability

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Question # 22

Which service is NOT typical of Grade 1?

A.

Telephone

B.

Multimedia

C.

Data

D.

Television

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Question # 23

A program in a matrix organization includes subprojects for specific required technologies. The program manager assembles a team of project managers to lead each of the component projects. Each component protect requires unique technical skills and expertise. To ensure that there are no budget overruns, the program manager leverages the existing time reporting process.

What is a critical component of the Program Schedule Management Process?

A.

A list of all the projects that team members are working on

B.

Activity or component start and finish dates, as well as intermediate milestones

C.

Time management training programs for all team members, as well as the project managers

D.

Skill levels of the various project team members, as well as the project managers

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Question # 24

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?

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

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Question # 25

An unforeseen geopolitical risk impacts a program to establish a company's operations abroad. Stakeholders now want to establish a risk response team to define a mitigation plan. Ultimately what appeared to be a significant risk resulted in a negligible risk.

What should the program manager recommend to stakeholders for future similar situations?

A.

Accept the risk

B.

Seek an expert opinion

C.

Establish an on-call risk response team

D.

Review the risk severity matrix

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Question # 26

For a cost estimate, an ICT distribution designer should produce a document listing each task with a cost placed beside them. The type of document used is a

A.

SoW.

B.

spare ad sheet

C.

worksheet

D.

database

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Question # 27

An initiative involves the development of new technology and leverages existing technologies It is determined critical by the program governance board and the program sponsor that a comprehensive risk management plan be put in place. In what phase is the nsk management plan created?

A.

Program definition

B.

Program execution management

C.

Program delivery

D.

Program risk management planning

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Question # 28

A program manager is working with the sponsor, stakeholders, and steering committee to formulate a program's benefits sustainment and transition plan What should the program manager do to create this plan?

A.

Identify key measures to compare expected benefits in the benefits management plan with actual performance once benefits sustainment and program transition starts

B.

Assign creation of the benefits sustainment plan to the organization responsible for monitoring and controlling the sustainment period

C.

Interview stakeholders and revise the benefits management plan to provide new insight into the program's execution and benefits sustainment period

D.

Update the benefits management plan, and provide a copy to the organization responsible for measuring the sustainment period

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Question # 29

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

A.

OTDR

B.

Optical power meter

C.

OLTS

D.

Spectrum analyzer

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Question # 30

A program manager is appointed to manage a new program. The organization's leadership has specified a list of benefits (hat the program should deliver and has requested that the program manager determine when incremental benefits can be realized.

What should the program manager do first?

A.

Develop the benefits sustainment plan

B.

Develop the program management plan

C.

Develop the program roadmap

D.

Develop the component project schedules

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Question # 31

A component protect of a multiyear program delivers all expected products and services as anticipated. The component project manager obtains approvals from the stakeholders and transitions the benefits to operations

What should the program manager do next?

A.

Reassign the component project manager to another component project or activity

B.

Verify that the benefits were delivered and authorize component project closure

C.

Conduct a program audit to confirm that the component protect is complete

D.

Keep the component project open until the program benefits are realized

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Question # 32

The program manager wants to increase the team's commitment to the program objectives. The program manager should do which of the following?

A.

Work with the sponsor lo identify the organization's best practices

B.

Work with the program stakeholders and program management office to identify the organization's best practices

C.

Work with the program management office to identify the organization's best practices

D.

Work with the sponsor, program stakeholders, and the program management office to identify the organization's best practices

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Question # 33

You are designing distribution for a seven unit townhouse with in slab conduits. What is the MINIMUM number of 27 mm (1 in) rigid PVC Type 2 or metallic conduit that is required to satisfy distribution to each unit?

A.

Three

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Seven

E.

Fourteen

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Question # 34

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

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)

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Question # 35

In a PON deployment, which active device is installed at the work area?

Wireless access point

A.

Optical amplifier

B.

Optical line terminal

C.

Optical network terminal

D.

Splitter

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Question # 36

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?

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

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Question # 37

Which of the following options BEST describes Request for Quote (RFQ)?

A.

Usually provides more detail involved with selecting the material, equipment, and components required during implementation (e.g. make, model, performance specifications)

B.

Can be submitted by the contractor in response to a field order or as an uninitiated request for a change in scope

C.

Used to obtain a formal response to the contract documents

D.

An invitation for the design professionals (e g, architect, engineer, consultant) or contractors to submit a proposal for services

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Question # 38

A program was kicked off, but one of the key stakeholders was not present at the kick-off meeting. What should the program manager do to ensure that the key stakeholder is familiar with the program's benefits and supports the program'?

A.

Note stakeholder communication needs in the program charter and document their expectations in the benefits sustainment plan

B.

Note stakeholder communication needs in the communications management plan and document their expectations in the benefits management plan

C.

Meet with the stakeholder to ensure stakeholder communication needs are documented in the communications management plan and that their expectations of benefits are documented in the benefits management plan

D.

Meet with the stakeholder to ensure stakeholder communication needs are documented in the communications management plan and that their expectations of benefits are documented in the benefits sustainment plan

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Question # 39

A program completes all component projects and all identified benefits are being delivered However, the program sponsor is concerned that long-term benefits may not meet organizational performance parameters

To ensure the realization of long-term benefits what should the program manager use?

A.

Benefits register

B.

Benefits sustainment plan

C.

Benefits management plan

D.

Benefits transition plan

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Question # 40

A newly appointed country manager suggests that the regional program manager use a social media platform to expedite communications and address questions. The new country manager used this social media platform at a previous job.

What should the regional program manager do to address the country manager's request?

A.

Suggest that the country manager use the existing communication channels while the team becomes familiar with the new social media platform

B.

Ask the country manager to champion the social media platform, as they may have more influence than the regional program manager

C.

Review existing in-house social media capabilities to determine if they will meet the needs of the country manager's request and update the stakeholder register

D.

Ask the technology, security, and project teams to assess the country manager's request.

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Question # 41

The program manager leads a medical billing system integration program for company A. a health services provider Company A acquires smaller company X. which delivers health services strategically aligned with company A Company X uses a different billing approach than company A. Company A's chief information officer (CIO) seeks counsel on which solution would be the better option moving forward requesting the program manager's assistance.

How should the program manager respond to the ClO's request1?

A.

Document the resources required to implement the recommended solution and demonstrate how this solution will save the company money

B.

Find similar examples of the preferred approach and ask the project teams to document why the preferred approach is better

C.

Gather the costs and benefits associated with each option and recommend the appropriate solution defining why the selected approach is better

D.

Conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis and develop a program management plan to implement the appropriate solution for both companies.

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Question # 42

The program manager completed the program's benefits analysis and planning activities. What will this ensure tor the program?

A.

Information necessary to establish key benefit performance indicators

B.

A transition plan to facilitate the ongoing realization of benefits

C.

A plan to monitor performance due to operational, financial, and benefits changes

D.

A benefits management plan to guide the work through the remainder of the program

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Question # 43

In order for an ICT distribution designer to identify the BEST solutions for the client's needs they may have to provide

A.

Operation and Maintenance manuals

B.

subcontractors lists

C.

material lists (e.g., BOM).

D.

shop drawings

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