RCDD Question #179: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D. Television. A standard CATV cable system is defined by three functional elements - headend, distribution system, and subscriber drop - while a television is a consumer endpoint device that is not part of the cable plant itself.

Question

Which of the following is NOT an element of a cable system?

Options

AHeadend
BDistribution system
CSubscriber drop
DTelevision

Explanation

A standard CATV cable system is defined by three functional elements - headend, distribution system, and subscriber drop - while a television is a consumer endpoint device that is not part of the cable plant itself.

Common mistakes.

A. The headend is a core element of a cable system where signals are received, processed, and combined for transmission to subscribers.
B. The distribution system - including trunk and feeder cables, amplifiers, and passive devices - is the infrastructure that transports signals from the headend to subscriber areas and is a defined element of the cable plant.
C. The subscriber drop is the final cable segment connecting the distribution network to an individual subscriber's location and is a recognized functional element of the cable system.

Concept tested. CATV cable system three functional elements

Reference. https://www.scte.org/standards/

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