HTI+ Exam Cram™ 2 (Exams HTO-101, HTO-102)

Exam Prep Questions

Question 1

Which type of phone system design requires a separate cable to each handset for each outside line? A. KSU system B. KSU-less system C. PBX system D. Cordless system

A1:

Answer B is correct. Each telephone handset that is a component of a KSU-less system (unlike a KSU) requires a connection to each phone line in the home. Answer A is incorrect because a KSU system uses a star topology wiring plan in which each telephone set has a separate cable between the telephone set and the KSU unit. All phones are controlled by the KSU unit. Answer C is incorrect because a PBX phone system manages the interface between the outside lines and the individual phones, eliminating the need for any direct connections between the phones ...