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Tech Quiz
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Optic Fiber
Test Your Knowledge of Optic Fiber
1. ____________ is the weakening of an optical signal as it passes through a fiber.
2. Attenuation in optical fiber is a result of two factors: __________________.
3. ____________ is the spreading of light pulses until they overlap one another and the data signal is distorted and lost.
4. The size of an optical fiber is referred to by the _____________ of its core and cladding.
5. Optical transmissions are classified into how many different methods of transmissions?
6. Energy, power levels, losses and attenuations are expressed in ___________.
7. Cables that contain copper conductors and optical fibers are classified as _____________ cables.
8. Unlisted cables may be used within a building but they are limited to the first __________ from the point of entrance into the building.
9. A fiber connector can be installed in all of the following ways, except _______________.
10. Two basic categories of splices are _________.
Roy Pollack, CPP, SET, holds Level IV certification in the field of fire alarms from NICET. He is currently a director of training and compliance for Comcast/Xfinity Home and may be reached at sdmtechtips@bnpmedia.com.
