Enhanced Data Cabling Installers Certification

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Features

• A comprehensive certification program—Represents the cabling industry's most advanced method of certifying technicians, including CAT5.

  • Addresses the increasing demand, worldwide, for additional trained computer network cabling professionals. Ex.___

• “Hands-on” instruction methods.

  • Enables students to exercise all of the tasks essential to becoming a Certified Cabling Installer. Ex.___

• Clear coverage of all types of network cabling issues.

  • Allows students to master everything from installation to ongoing maintenance. Ex.___

• Excellent, quality illustrations.

  • Depicts various cable types and connectors to enhance students' understanding of text material. Ex.___

• Built-in lab manual.

  • Gives students the opportunity to practice and apply learned concepts. Ex.___

• CD with 300 FREE sample test questions.

  • Prepares students to successfully earn their certification. Ex.___

Description

This guide uses “hands-on” instruction methods presented in a straightforward, easy-to-understand format by expert instructors that have actual field experience. It guides users every step of the way through the Cabling Installer Program, and equips them with the latest and most advanced knowledge and skills needed to tackle almost any cabling challenge. A Certified Cabling Installer can be identified as a technician who has passed exacting international electronics testing requirements, and is considered a highly trained expert in today's fast growing, competitive network cabling industry. KEY TOPICS: The book overviews network topologies, and then explores the basics of cabling with an emphasis on standards, grounding, preparing cable ends, testing cables, cabling systems for LANs or WANs. It covers all types of cabling and connectors and their advantages and disadvantages; installing wiring, connectors, closets, and terminators, of any cabling type; and preventing, troubleshooting, and fixing cabling problems. For technicians who want to successfully earn certification in the Marcraft Cabling (CAT5) Installer Certification Program.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with Objectives and an Introduction and concludes with Chapter Summary and Review Questions.)

1. Basic Standards and Practices.


2. Cable Ratings and Performance.


3. Cable Installation and Management.


4. Testing and Troubleshooting.


5. Industry Standards.


6. Pulling Cable.


7. Understanding Blueprints.


Appendix A: Manufacturer Instruction Sheets.


Appendix B: ETA International Certifications.


Glossary—Words and Meanings.


Acronyms—Words for Names.


Index.

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