After taking the test, you may print your answers for reference or to turn in as
homework.
True/False Indicate whether the statement is true
or false.
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1.
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Most singlemode field terminations are made by fusion splicing a
factory-made pigtail onto the cable.
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2.
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The SC and LC connectors have different size ferrules and cannot me
mated.
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Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
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3.
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The loss of a fiber optic connector is defined as _____?
A. | The calculated loss due to geometric misalignment | B. | The loss of the
connector mated to another connector | C. | One-half the loss of a mated pair of
connectors | D. | The loss of a statistical sample of connectors |
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4.
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Field terminations of singlemode fibers are generally done by _______ ?
A. | Adhesive/polish method | B. | Heat-cured anaerobic
adhesive | C. | Prepolished/splice connectors with mechanical splices | D. | Fusion splicing a
factory terminated pigtail onto the fiber |
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5.
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Factory terminations, such as used for making patchcords, generally use what
method of attaching the connector to the cable?
A. | Epoxy/polish | B. | Anaerobic adhesive | C. | Prepolished/splice | D. | Any of the
above |
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6.
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From a reliability standpoint, ____________ is the best method to join two
fibers.
A. | Mechanical splicing | B. | Fusion splicing | C. | Adhesive/polish
connectors | D. | Factory terminations |
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7.
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The difference between a fiber optic connector and a splice is
__________.
A. | Connectors are smaller than splices | B. | Connectors are demountable, while splices are
permanent | C. | Connectors require adhesives | D. | Splices need expensive
tools |
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8.
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Which one of the following performance requirements are not shared by connectors
and splices?
A. | Low loss | B. | Low back reflection | C. | Repeatability | D. | Durability under repeated
matings |
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In singlemode connectors, __________ is as important as low loss.
A. | Ease of field termination | B. | Low reflectance | C. | Low
cost | D. | Compatibility with many cable types |
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10.
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Both mechanical splices and prepolished/splice connectors require a good
__________ to have low loss.
A. | Field polishing technique | B. | Cleave on the fiber being
terminated | C. | Fiber loss | D. | Cable design |
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11.
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Physical contact (PC) polish on connectors is designed to reduce
__________.
A. | Loss | B. | Reflectance | C. | Loss and
reflectance | D. | Polishing time |
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12.
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Individual splice loss on concatenated cables can be verified by __________
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A. | OTDR testing | B. | Insertion loss testing | C. | Visual fault
location | D. | Visual inspection |
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Multiple Response Identify one or more choices
that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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13.
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Preparing cables for splicing in splice closures requires __________.
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Matching
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Identify the following connectors:
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14.
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LX-5
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15.
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SMA
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16.
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D4
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17.
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MU
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18.
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LC
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19.
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ST
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20.
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BICONPC
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21.
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SC
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22.
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FC
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