Description : In fiber optics, higher-order mode refers to ∙ a. Cladding boundary at high angle ∙ b. Backscattering electromagnetic signals ∙ c. Diffracting signals ∙ d. All of these
Last Answer : ∙ a. Cladding boundary at high angle
Description : Why are visible-light LEDs not used for fiber optics? ∙ a. It has high losses ∙ b. It has short wave ∙ c. It has low attenuation ∙ d. It has weak signal
Last Answer : ∙ a. It has high losses
Description : The loss in signal power as light travels down a fiber is called ∙ a. Dispersion ∙ b. Scattering ∙ c. Absorption ∙ d. Attenuation
Last Answer : ∙ d. Attenuation
Description : The operation of a fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ A. refraction ∙ B. reflection ∙ C. dispersion ∙ D. absorption
Last Answer : A. refraction
Description : The operation of the fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ a. Refraction ∙ b. Reflection ∙ c. Dispersion ∙ d. Absorption
Last Answer : ∙ b. Reflection
Description : A dielectric waveguide for the propagation of electromagnetic energy at light frequencies ∙ a. Stripline ∙ b. Microstrip ∙ c. Laser beam ∙ d. Fiber optics
Last Answer : d. Fiber optics
Description : Which is not a possible cause of optical fiber loss? ∙ a. Impurities ∙ b. Glass attenuation ∙ c. Stepped index operation ∙ d. Microbending
Last Answer : ∙ c. Stepped index operation
Description : He coined the term “fiber optics” in 1956. ∙ A. Kapany ∙ B. Kao ∙ C. Bockham ∙ D. Keck
Last Answer : ∙ A. Kapany
Description : Used to test a fiber optics splice ∙ a. Spectrum analyzer ∙ b. Oscilloscope ∙ c. Optical power meter ∙ d. Field strength meter
Last Answer : c. Optical power meter
Description : Which of the following is a disadvantage for plastic fiber optics? ∙ a. Noise immunity ∙ b. Electric hazards ∙ c. Higher losses ∙ d. All of these
Last Answer : c. Higher losses
Description : Infrared range for fiber optics ∙ a. 400 – 700 nm ∙ b. 700 – 1200 nm ∙ c. 300 – 2000 nm ∙ d. 400 – 7000 nm
Last Answer : b. 700 – 1200 nm
Description : In fiber optics, SCS stands for ∙ a. Suppressed-clad-silicon ∙ b. Silicon base-class-silica ∙ c. Silica-clad-silica ∙ d. Serial-clad-silicon
Last Answer : c. Silica-clad-silica
Description : In fiber optics, PCS stands for ∙ a. Plastic-clad-silica ∙ b. Polyethylene-clad-silica ∙ c. Personal carrier system ∙ d. Personal communication
Last Answer : ∙ a. Plastic-clad-silica
Description : Which of the following is used as an optical receiver in fiber optics communications ∙ a. APD ∙ b. Tunnel diode ∙ c. Laser diode ∙ d. LED
Last Answer : a. APD
Description : What is the insertion loss of connector-type splices for a single mode fiber optics? ∙ a. 0.51 dB ∙ b. 0.31 dB ∙ c. 0.49 dB ∙ d. 0.38 dB
Last Answer : d. 0.38 dB
Description : What is the average insertion loss of fusion splice in fiber optics? ∙ a. 0.09 dB ∙ b. 0.9 dB ∙ c. 0.19 dB ∙ d. 0.009 dB
Last Answer : ∙ b. 0.9 dB
Description : The term power budgeting refers to ∙ A. the cost of cable, connectors, equipment and installation ∙ B. the loss of power due to defective components ∙ C. the total power available minus the attenuation losses ∙ D. the comparative costs of fiber and copper installations
Last Answer : C. the total power available minus the attenuation losses
Description : When connector losses, splice losses and coupler losses are added, what is the limiting factor? ∙ A. source power ∙ B. fiber attenuation ∙ C. connector and splice loss ∙ D. detector sensitivity
Last Answer : D. detector sensitivity
Description : A fiber-optic cable has a loss of 15 dB/km. The attenuation in a cable 1000 ft. long is ∙ A. 4.57 dB ∙ B. 9.3 dB ∙ C. 24 dB ∙ D. 49.2 dB
Last Answer : A. 4.57 dB
Description : Fiber-optic cables with attenuation of 1.8, 3.4, 5.9 and 18 dB are linked together. The total loss is ∙ A. 7.5 dB ∙ B. 19.8 dB ∙ C. 29.1 dB ∙ D. 650 dB
Last Answer : C. 29.1 dB
Description : Under normal condition, a single fiber should not be used for a two-way communication mainly because of ∙ a. Loss ∙ b. Fading ∙ c. Noise ∙ d. Attenuation
Last Answer : ∙ c. Noise
Description : Band loss is ∙ a. A reduction in transmitter power caused by earth’s surface curvature ∙ b. A reduction in strength of the signal caused by folded dipole bends ∙ c. An attenuation increase caused by bends radiating from the side of the fiber ∙ d. All of these
Last Answer : c. An attenuation increase caused by bends radiating from the side of the fiber
Description : . A fiber-optic cable has a loss of 15 dB/km. The attenuation in a cable, 100 ft long is ∙ a. 4.57 dB ∙ b. 9.3 dB ∙ c. 24 dB ∙ d. 49.2 dB
Last Answer : ∙ a. 4.57 dB
Description : It is caused by valence electrons in the silica material from which the fiber are manufactured. ∙ A. ion resonance absorption ∙ B. infrared absorption ∙ C. ultraviolet absorption ∙ D. visible light absorption
Last Answer : ultraviolet absorption
Description : It is analogous to power dissipation to copper cables, impurities in the fiber absorb the light and covert it to heat. ∙ A. power loss ∙ B. absorption loss ∙ C. resistive loss ∙ D. heat loss
Last Answer : B. absorption loss
Description : Loss due to the diffraction of light when it strikes on the irregularities formed during the manufacturing process of the fiber optics. A. Absorption loss B. Attenuation C. Bending loss D. Rayleigh scattering loss
Last Answer : D. Rayleigh scattering loss
Description : The upper pulse rate and information-carrying capacity of a cable is limited by ∙ A. pulse shortening ∙ B. attenuation ∙ C. light leakage ∙ D. modal dispersion
Last Answer : D. modal dispersion
Description : The upper pulse rate and information carrying capacity of a cable is limited by ∙ a. Pulse shortening ∙ b. Attenuation ∙ c. Light leakage ∙ d. Modal dispersion
Last Answer : ∙ d. Modal dispersion
Description : The dominant loss mechanisms in silica fiber are ∙ a. Absorption and radiation losses ∙ b. Absorption and Rayleigh scattering ∙ c. Coupling and radiation losses ∙ d. Radiation and modal dispersion
Last Answer : b. Absorption and Rayleigh scattering
Description : Optical power is sometimes called __________. ∙ A. Radiant emission ∙ B. Radiant power ∙ C. Radiant flux ∙ D. Radiant optics
Last Answer : C. Radiant flux
Description : Refraction is the ∙ A. bending of light ∙ B. reflection of light waves ∙ C. distortion of light waves ∙ D. diffusion of light waves
Last Answer : A. bending of light
Description : The minimum angle of incidence at which the light ray may strike the interface of two media and result in an angle of refraction of 90 degrees or greater. ∙ A. optimum angle ∙ B. angle of refraction ∙ C. refracted angle ∙ D. critical angle
Last Answer : D. critical angle
Description : In refraction that occurs in air/glass interfaces, among the visible light, which is the bent the least? ∙ A. violet ∙ B. blue ∙ C. red ∙ D. orange
Last Answer : C. red
Description : In refraction that occurs in air/glass interfaces, among the visible light, which is bent the most? ∙ A. red ∙ B. violet ∙ C. yellow ∙ D. green
Last Answer : ∙ B. violet
Description : The ratio of the speed of light in air to the speed of light in another substance is called ∙ A. speed factor ∙ B. index of reflection ∙ C. index of refraction ∙ D. speed gain
Last Answer : ∙ B. index of reflection
Description : The ratio of speed of light in air to the speed of light in another substance is called the ∙ a. Speed factor ∙ b. Index of reflection ∙ c. Index of refraction ∙ d. Dielectric constant
Last Answer : b. Index of reflection
Description : Refraction is the ∙ a. Bending of light waves ∙ b. Reflection of light waves ∙ c. Distortion of light waves ∙ d. Diffusion of light waves
Last Answer : a. Bending of light waves
Description : The three essential types of fiber commonly used today except: ∙ A. Plastic core and cladding ∙ B. Plastic core and glass cladding ∙ C. Glass core and glass cladding (SCS) ∙ D. Glass core and plastic cladding (PCS)
Last Answer : B. Plastic core and glass cladding
Description : The mechanical splice is best suited for ∙ A. quicker installation under ideal condition ∙ B. minimum attenuation losses ∙ C. field service conditions ∙ D. situations in which cost of equipment is not a factor
Last Answer : D. situations in which cost of equipment is not a factor
Description : Which cable length has the highest attenuation? ∙ A. 1 km ∙ B. 2 km ∙ C. 95 ft. ∙ D. 500 ft.
Last Answer : B. 2 km
Description : Cable attenuation is usually expressed in terms of ∙ A. loss per foot ∙ B. dB/km ∙ C. intensity per mile ∙ D. voltage drop per inch
Last Answer : . dB/km
Description : The mechanical splice attenuation loss is _____ dB or less ∙ a. 0.1 ∙ b. 0.01 ∙ c. 0.001 ∙ d. 1
Last Answer : a. 0.1
Description : Which of the cable length has the highest attenuation? ∙ a. 1 km ∙ b. 2 km ∙ c. 95 ft ∙ d. 5500 ft
Last Answer : ∙ b. 2 km
Description : Cable attenuation is usually expressed in terms of ∙ a. Loss per foot ∙ b. dB/km ∙ c. intensity per mile ∙ d. voltage drop per inch
Last Answer : ∙ b. dB/km
Description : Define fiber optics.
Last Answer : Fiber optics is the branch of optical technology concerned with the transmission of radiant power (light energy) through fibers.
Description : It is caused by hydroxide ions in the material ∙ A. visible light absorption ∙ B. infrared absorption ∙ C. ultraviolet absorption ∙ D. ion resonance absorption
Last Answer : D. ion resonance absorption
Description : t is a result of photons of light that are absorbed by the atoms of the glass core molecule. ∙ A. ion resonance absorption ∙ B. infrared absorption ∙ C. ultraviolet absorption ∙ D. visible light absorption
Last Answer : B. infrared absorption
Description : Which of the following is not a factor in cable light loss? ∙ A. reflection ∙ B. absorption ∙ C. scattering ∙ D. dispersion
Last Answer : A. reflection
Description : Results in reduction in the power of light wave as it travels down the cable. ∙ A. power loss ∙ B. absorption loss ∙ C. resistive loss ∙ D. heat loss
Last Answer : A. power loss
Description : ________ is the result of photons of light that are absorbed by the atoms of the glass core molecules ∙ a. Ion resonance absorption ∙ b. Ultraviolet absorption ∙ c. Infrared absorption ∙ d. Absorption loss
Last Answer : c. Infrared absorption