Connectors/
Dominant connector style used in FTTx installations
What is Standard connector (SC)
Theoretical split loss in dB for a 1:2 Splitter
What is 3 dB
Max Splice loss per telcordia specifications
Function of a patch panel
What is connections
Topologies used in a PON system using optical splitters
Most important step when connecting a splitter leg to a customer port
What is inspect and clean both sides of connection
A 1:32 optical splitter is designated as 15 dB what does the 15 dB include
What is theoretical splitter loss
Technique that provides the lowest loss fusion splice
A pigtail is added to the end of a cable what cable management product is needed
What is a splice tray or holder for the splice
Topology of Active ethernet
What is point to point
Environmentally protected connector used in OSP
What is a hardened connector
What ability does the WDM provide in a FTTx PON system
What is allowing for simultaneously upstream and downstream transmission
Three parts of the fusion splicer requiring cleaning
What is electrodes, clamps, and lenses
What is the splice tray must be specified for each type due to physical size.
coexistence allows....
What is Multiple PONs operating over the same fiber
Two major impacts of contaminated connection
What is Increases end face damage and / or increases reflectance
what is an Optical splitter
Number of arcs electrodes perform prior to replacement
A splice closure is not the same as a multi-port service terminal, why?
What is it accommodates for hardened connectors for drop cables
Parts of an active ethernet system that require power
What is an OLT, Switch, and ONT
A type of connector that has rows of fibers for mass terminations
What is an array connector
1. Term if the splitter is placed in one location in the OSP
2. Term used if two or more splitters are in the outside plant
3. Term used if the splitter is placed within the service providers hub location
1. What is Centralized
2. What is Distributed
3. What is a homerun
2. How can the technician address the issues for an optimum splice
1. Temperature, humidity, and altitude
2. Adjusts the fusion splicer settings prior to splicing (ARC TEST)
Three types of OSP cable management are
BONUS: What makes a PED different from a vault.
What is Vaults, Snowshoes, Splice closures (FOSC)
Bonus: PED is upright structure above surface level, vault is below surface level
What WDM (WAVE DIVISION MULTIPLEXER) would be impacted by legacy G.652 SMF due to its high attenuation at 1383nm in the extended band
What is CWDM