Quiz-Jargon (original) (raw)
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1.
Optical fibers can transmit either analog or digital signals.
2.
Singlemode fiber has a smaller core than multimode fiber.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
3.
In an optical fiber, the light is transmitted through the ___________.
| A. | Core |
|---|---|
| B. | Cladding |
| C. | Buffer |
| D. | Jacket |
4.
The diameter of an optical fiber is traditionally measured in _____.
| A. | Meters |
|---|---|
| B. | Millimeters |
| C. | Microns (micrometers) |
| D. | Nanometers |
5.
Rays of light transmitted in multimode fiber are called ________.
| A. | Reflections |
|---|---|
| B. | Refractions |
| C. | Waves |
| D. | Modes |
6.
Loss of a fiber or any fiber in a cable is measured in ______.
7.
10 dB corresponds to a factor of _____ in power.
8.
A fiber stripper removes the _________ of the fiber.
| A. | Core |
|---|---|
| B. | Cladding |
| C. | Buffer coating |
9.
The ___ protects the fiber from harm.
| A. | Primary buffer coating |
|---|---|
| B. | Aramid fiber strength members |
| C. | Jacket |
| D. | All of the above |
10.
Which fiber optic test instrument uses backscattered light for measurements?
| A. | OLTS |
|---|---|
| B. | OTDR |
| C. | VFL |
| D. | Tracer |
11.
The wavelength of light used for most fiber optic systems is in the ________ region and _______ to the human eye.
| A. | ultraviolet, invisible |
|---|---|
| B. | solar, visible |
| C. | infrared,, invisible |