RCDD : BUNDLE PACK LEARNING TOOLS INCLUDED

RCDD
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

About the Exam
Computer-based testing is the primary examination administration method through Pearson VUE. Paper-pencil format is available only a couple of times a year at select BICSI Conferences. See Exam Registration section for more information.

The RCDD examination is comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions. You are allotted 2 1/2 hours to complete the exam. The exam is designed to test your knowledge and ability to solve problems in situations by applying the acquired knowledge (knowledge- and application-based questions).

You must achieve a minimum of 70 percent on the exam to pass.

Pass/fail results will be provided at the testing center after completing the exam. A score report is also provided to all unsuccessful candidates. The score report will reflect a percentage of correct answers in each section of the exam, not an actual score. Results are not provided over the phone for CBT exams.

Candidates must be able to use a computer and mouse. Special needs may be requested on page 13 of the RCDD Exam application.

Candidates are not allowed to bring anything (phones, watches, hats, etc.) into the testing room. All necessary items will be available during the exam, including calculators and a whiteboard for scratch paper.

There are no scheduled breaks during the CBT exam. If a break is needed, the break will count towards the 150 minutes you have to complete the exam.

The exam is structured to allow you to challenge a question that you think may be unclear, confusing or incomplete. You may also flag a question and return to it at the end of the exam. Challenged questions that are meaningful and relevant to the exam question will be reviewed by the Registrations and Credentials Supervision (RCS) Committee. If you answer the question incorrectly and the committee determines a rescore changing your final score from fail to pass, the credentialing department will notify you by email within 30-days of the exam. The time spent on challenging questions is allotted in the 150 exam time total.

Topics Included in the Training
The exam is drawn from BICSI's TDMM. Approximately 80 percent of the questions are based on content from the TDMM core chapters.

Chapter Chapter Title
1 Principles of Transmissionc
2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (core)
3 Telecommunications Spaces (core)
4 Backbone Distribution Systems (core)
5 Horizontal Distribution Systems (core)
6 ITS Cables and Connecting Hardware (core)
7 Firestop Systems (core)
8 Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) (core)
9 Power Distribution (core)
10 Telecommunications Administration (core)
11 Field Testing of Structured Cablingc (core)
12 Outside Plant
13 Audiovisual Systems
14 Building Automation Systems
15 Data Networks-c
16 Wireless Networks
17 Electronic Safety and Security
18 Data Centers
19 Health Care
20 Residential Cabling
21 Business Development and Project Management