FOA Certified Premise Cabling Technician exam prep

Welcome to the ONE and ONLY FOA EXAM PREPcourse for the CPCT certification here only on Udemy! Not a brain dump, this is a review of ALL exam topics that may appear on your exam for CPCT(Certified Premise Cabling Technician).

This is not a mere practice exam, but rather a TOTAL review of all current CPCT exam subjects in the form of 100 questions with answers and full explanations, photos, and diagrams that you can practice at home. This course will help you pass your exam and earn that prestigious FOA certification to get you a higher paying job.

The key to getting a job in IT is to demonstrate both, your commitment to learning and your knowledge. In this unique course, you will gain the knowledge to pass your FOA Certified Premise Cabling Technician exam. This is accomplished via the Q&A format, combined with complete explanations of each subjectso you are actually learning while you review.

Prerequisites: None. There are no prerequisite certifications are needed to take the CPCT exam! This is one of the core skill certifications in cable technology, so take this one first. Follow with the CFOT, which is next in order. From there, you can study and earn most of the FOA certifications. 

Who is this course for?

All job seekers and current cable professionals. The CPCT is one of two foundational certifications recognized worldwidein the telecommunications industry. The other is the CFOT also taught here by me, on Udemy.

How to use this course:

1. Take the course.

2. Find an FOA proctor in your area and take the exam.

3. Pass and earn your certification.

All exam subjects are covered in detailin this course. Premise copper (UTP and STP), coaxial, fiber optics, telephony, along with all tools used in cabling. So, you are encouraged to take notes.

You will learn:

• Installation types

• Coaxial

• Ethernet (category) types and what they mean

• Anatomy of fiber optic cable

• Fiber Optic cable types: SM and MM

• EIA/TIA 568 standards

• EIA/TIA 570 standards

• Wiring standards A and B

• Plenum and plenum spaces fully explained

• The difference between standards and codes

• How to terminate all cable types

  • Twisted Pair

  • Coaxial

  • Fiber

• Keystone modules/wall sockets

• Testing ethernet cable with demonstrations

• Telephony via the 25-pair and 66 Block

• How to terminate RJ-45

• How to terminate coaxial F-type

• How to terminate and splice fiber optic cable

• PoE: Power over ethernet

• Safety

• Basics of underground and aerial cable installation

• Cable drops

• Best practices

• Tools and more

This course also includes a free cabling technician training book and 24-hour access forever.

Technology is always changing and showing your willingness and commitment to learn is important. You can’t know everything, but you can go into your interviews with a solid foundation in the necessary skills and the certifications to prove it. Take the initiative today and learn the skills employers want.

Technology is for everyone

Everyone of any age and background can learn IT and gain a higher paying career, and I want you to be one of them. Thank you for visiting, and I hope to see you in class.

Jeff Diamond

CCNA / FOA CPCT, CFOT

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