FDX
ANS
Nomenclature
Construction
Misc.
100

The legacy amp input port and output ports are called what on FDX?

North port / South port

100

What job types are eligible for ANS FTR?

DS PERF / US PERF / IC

100

What does "UAP" stand for?

Unexcused Absence Point

100

True or False: Does a non energized down guy require a insulator?

False

100

What tool do we use to run remote speed tests?

TAPI

200

The distortion that occurs when a signal exceeds the maximum level that the FDX receiver or processing circuitry can handle.

Clipping

200

What is the repeat timeframe for ANS FTR once a ticket is closed?

2 hours to 30 days

200

What does "DOCSIS" stand for?

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification

200

Public street, alley, nonresidential driveways, parking
lots, any area subject to truck traffic

18 feet

200

The signal-processing system that removes a device's own transmitted signal from its receiver so it can transmit and receive on the same frequencies at the same time.

Echo Canceller

300

What are the 4 enablement states an FDX amp can be in?

Mid_Split / Pending / Coarse / Fine

300

What percentage of customers need to be involved for a repeat ANS event to occur?

90%

300

What is "LNA"?

Low Noise Amplifier - the pre-amp that conditions the signals before they enter the processing port of the SoC.

300

What's our minimum distance from power on a pole?

40''

300

How many screws hold down the "LMB" in an RPHY / FDX node?

13

400

What frequency band dows FDX utilize?

108-684mhz

400

What is the maximum theoretical TCP a modem can transmit?

64.5 dBmV

400

What is "TCP"?

Total Composite Power - All modems have a fixed max output power. That power is measured in TCP.

400

Nylon come-a-long straps need to be replaced in how many years?

5 years or visibly damaged

400

How many miles can an employee travel outisde of their normal commute home?

5 miles

500

What chipset does a FDX amp SoC use?

Broadcom 3171

500

What is a "Nonlinear Impairment"?

A visible noise signature you can see in Yeti or a SA that would impact performance.

500

What is does "PMA" stand for, and what does it do?

Profile Management Application - Downgrade or upgrades US profiles based upon error correction

500

Height requirement for crossing track rail of railroad?

23.5 feet

500

What's the minimum requirement of working hours for an employee to use recouperation time?

14 hours