Description : Fiber-optic cable cannot be used: a. in an explosive environment b. to connect a transmitter to an antenna c. to isolate a medical patient from a shock hazard d. none of the above
Last Answer : b. to connect a transmitter to an antenna
Description : What is the bandwidth of a first-order LPF with a rise time of 350 nanoseconds?
Last Answer : 1 MHz
Description : The three major groups of the optical system are ∙ A. the components, the data rate and the response time ∙ B. the source, the link and the receiver ∙ C. the transmitter, the cable and the receiver ∙ D. the source, the link and the detector
Last Answer : B. the source, the link and the receiver
Description : The term single mode and multimode are best described as ∙ A. a number of fibers placed into fiber-optic cable ∙ B. the number of voice channels each fiber can support ∙ C. the number of wavelengths each fiber can support ∙ D. the index number
Last Answer : C. the number of wavelengths each fiber can support
Description : Which of the following is not a common application of fiber-optic cable? ∙ A. computer networks ∙ B. long-distance telephone system ∙ C. closed-circuit TV ∙ D. consumer TV
Last Answer : ∙ D. consumer TV
Description : Using fiber-optic cable in a telephone system except for the connection to the subscriber’s phone is called: a. FDDI b. FTTC c. FITL d. SONET
Last Answer : b. FTTC
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable is the most widely used? ∙ A. single-mode step-index ∙ B. multimode step-index ∙ C. single-mode graded index ∙ D. multimode graded index
Last Answer : B. multimode step-index
Description : Which of the following is not a major benefit of a fiber-optic cable? ∙ A. immunity from interference ∙ B. no electrical safety problems ∙ C. excellent data security ∙ D. lower cost
Last Answer : ∙ D. lower cost
Description : The core of fiber-optic cable is surrounded by ∙ A. wire braid shield ∙ B. Keviar ∙ C. cladding ∙ D. plastic insulation
Last Answer : ∙ C. cladding
Description : The core of a fiber-optic cable is made of ∙ A. air ∙ B. glass ∙ C. diamond ∙ D. quartz
Last Answer : B. glass
Description : Which of the following is not a common type of fiber-optic cable? ∙ A. single-mode step-index ∙ B. multimode graded-index ∙ C. single-mode graded-index ∙ D. multimode step-index
Last Answer : . single-mode graded-index
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 : A popular light wavelength fiber-optic cable is ∙ A. 0.7 micrometer ∙ B. 1.3 micrometer ∙ C. 1.5 micrometer ∙ D. 1.8 micrometer
Last Answer : B. 1.3 micrometer
Description : Which type of fiber optic cable is best for very high speed data? ∙ A. single-mode step-index ∙ B. multimode step-index ∙ C. single-mode graded-index ∙ D. multimode graded-index
Last Answer : A. single-mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable has the least modal dispersion? ∙ A. single-mode step-index ∙ B. multimode step-index ∙ C. single-mode graded-index ∙ D. multimode graded-index
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 : . 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 : Which type of fiber-optic cable has the least modal dispersion? ∙ a. Single mode step-index ∙ b. Multimode step-index ∙ c. Single-mode graded-index ∙ d. Multimode graded-index
Last Answer : ∙ a. Single mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable is the best for very high speed data? ∙ a. Single-mode step-index ∙ b. Multimode step-index ∙ c. Single-mode graded-index ∙ d. Multimode graded-index
Last Answer : a. Single-mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber optic cable is most widely used? ∙ a. Single-mode step-index ∙ b. Multimode step-index ∙ c. Single-mode graded-index ∙ d. Multimode graded-index
Description : A popular light wavelength in fiber-optic cable is ∙ a. 0.7 um ∙ b. 1.3 um ∙ c. 1.5 um ∙ d. 1.8 um
Last Answer : b. 1.3 um
Description : Which of the following is not a major benefit of fiber-optic cable? ∙ a. Immunity from interference ∙ b. No electrical safety problems ∙ c. Excellent data security ∙ d. Lower cost
Last Answer : b. No electrical safety problems
Description : The core of a fiber optic cable is made of ∙ a. Air ∙ b. Glass ∙ c. Diamond ∙ d. Quartz
Last Answer : b. Glass
Description : Which of the following is not a common type of fiber-optic cable? ∙ a. Single-mode step-index ∙ b. Multimode graded-index ∙ c. Single-mode graded-index ∙ d. Multimode step-index
Last Answer : ∙ a. Single-mode step-index
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 : Which of the following is not a common application of fiber-optic cable? ∙ a. Computer networks ∙ b. Long-distance telephone systems ∙ c. Closed circuit TV ∙ d. Consumer TV
Last Answer : d. Consumer TV
Description : Typically, repeaters are not required for fiber-optic cable lengths up to: a. 1000 miles b. 100 miles c. 100 km d. 10 km
Last Answer : c. 100 km
Description : The loss in single-mode fiber-optic cable due to a connector is about: a. 0.02 dB b. 0.2 dB c. 1 dB d. 3 dB
Last Answer : b. 0.2 dB
Description : The loss in single-mode fiber-optic cable due to a splice is about: a. 0.02 dB b. 0.2 dB c. 1 dB d. 3 dB
Last Answer : a. 0.02 dB
Description : The loss in single-mode fiber-optic cable due to the glass is about: a. 40 dB per km b. 4 db per km c. 0.4 dB per km d. zero loss
Last Answer : c. 0.4 dB per km
Description : It indicates what signal frequencies can be propagated through a given distance of fiber cable. ∙ A. Bandwidth Distance Product ∙ B. Pulse width dispersion ∙ C. Rise time ∙ D. Cutoff frequency
Last Answer : A. Bandwidth Distance Product
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 : Fiber-optic cables with attenuations 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 : What is the device used in fiber optic communication which consist of a receiver transmitter use to clean up and amplify digital data moving in one direction and another in the opposite direction? A. Optic compressors B. Optic retarders C. Optic isolator D. Optic regenerators
Last Answer : D. Optic regenerators
Description : Which light emitter is preferred for high-speed data in a fiber-optic system? ∙ A. incandescent ∙ B. LED ∙ C. neon ∙ D. laser
Last Answer : D. laser
Description : . The product of the bit rate and distance of a fiber-optic system is 2 Gbits-km/s. What is the maximum rate at 5 km? ∙ A. 100 Mbits/s ∙ B. 200 Mbits/s ∙ C. 400 Mbits/s ∙ D. 1000 Gbits/s
Last Answer : C. 400 Mbits/s
Description : . Which fiber-optic system is better? ∙ A. 3 repeaters ∙ B. 8 repeaters ∙ C. 11 repeaters ∙ D. 20 repeaters
Last Answer : A. 3 repeaters
Description : SONET stands for ∙ a. System Optical Network ∙ b. Synchronous Optical Network ∙ c. Silica Optic Network ∙ d. System Optical Fiber Net
Last Answer : ∙ b. Synchronous Optical Network
Description : Which fiber-optic system is better? ∙ a. 3 repeaters ∙ b. 8 repeaters ∙ c. 11 repeaters ∙ d. 20 repeaters
Last Answer : a. 3 repeaters
Description : The product of the bit rate and distance of a fiber-optic system is 2 Gbits km/s. What is the maximum rate at 5 km? ∙ a. 100 Mbits/s ∙ b. 200 Mbits/s ∙ c. 400 Mbits/s ∙ d. 1000 Gbits/s
Last Answer : c. 400 Mbits/s
Description : Which light emitter is preferred for high speed data in a fiber-optic system ∙ a. Incandescent ∙ b. LED ∙ c. Neon ∙ d. Laser
Last Answer : ∙ d. Laser
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 : Most fiber optic light sources emit light in which spectrum? ∙ A. visible ∙ B. infrared ∙ C. ultraviolet ∙ D. X-ray
Last Answer : B. infrared
Description : Most fiber-optic light sources emit light in which spectrum? ∙ a. Visible ∙ b. Infrared ∙ c. Ultraviolet ∙ d. X-ray
Last Answer : ∙ b. Infrared
Description : The core of a fiber optic is surrounded by ∙ a. Wire braid shield ∙ b. Kevlar ∙ c. Cladding ∙ d. Plastic insulation
Last Answer : ∙ c. Cladding
Description : Photodiodes used as fiber optic directors are ∙ a. Unbiased to generate a voltage same as a solar cell ∙ b. Forward bias ∙ c. Reversed bias ∙ d. Thermoelectrically cooled
Last Answer : ∙ c. Reversed bias
Description : Fiber optic cables operate at frequencies near ∙ a. 20 MHz ∙ b. 200 MHz ∙ c. 2G Hz ∙ d. 800 THz
Last Answer : ∙ d. 800 THz
Description : The use of solitons on fiber-optic cables is: a. common b. experimental c. obsolete d. not possible
Last Answer : b. experimental
Description : Fiber-optic cables do not: a. carry current b. cause crosstalk c. generate EMI d. all of the above
Last Answer : d. all of the above
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