INTRO WHY FIBER
What are the two common types of optical fibers?
Single-Mode and multimode
Two most common fiber coating sizes
250 and 900 microns
What is the number one concern with any installation
What is safety
Main techniques used when installing aerial cables
What is Self-Supporting and lashed
What function does a patch panel provide
What is connections
An apartment building is categorized as.
Multi-Dwelling Unit
The light mode is
What is a light path
Documentation required when chemicals are present
What is Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
To be considered an indoor/ outdoor style what is required
What is Greater flame and smoke resistance
Which piece of fiber optic testing equipment requires periodic calibration
What is the optical power meter
The optical line terminal is located where?
At the service provider's hub site
The first four colors in TIA- 598 color code standard
What is Blue, orange, green, brown
Two types of cable preparations performed on OSP cables
What is end cuts and mid-entries
Tool used to scribe the fiber prior to splicing
What is a cleaver
An instrument that is food for short distance troubleshooting and operates in the visible spectrums
What is a visual fault locator
Approximate diameter of a single mode fiber's mode field diameter.
Main Safety concerns with splicing
What is fiber chards and eye safety
What technique will provide the lowest loss fusion splice
What can an optical power meter test when combined with a stabilized light source
In OSP, name three fiber management products that are commonly used.
Splice Closure, snowshoes, vaults
Two common fiber types used in FTTx installations
What is Single-mode G.652D and G.657
What is the first element to be removed when preparing cables or cordage
What is Jacket
Parts of the fusion splicer that require cleaning
What are electrodes, clamps, and lenses
What is A highly reflective event causing an echo