True/False
Indicate whether the statement is
true or false.
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The blade of a jacket stripper and slitter should be set so that it cuts
entirely thorugh the jacket to facilitate jacket removal.
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2.
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A regular tubing cutter used for conduit or tubing is a good tool to cut the
metallic armor and outer jacket in armored cable.
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3.
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Most cables today have dry water-blocking materials but some cables are still
gel-filled.
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4.
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Fiber can be stripped using conventional wire strippers if you have the right
technique.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
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Figure-8ing cables during installation is ueed to ________.
a. | Reduce the size of the area the cable needs for loops on the
ground | b. | Keeps the cable from getting twisted | c. | Helps maintain the bend
radius | d. | Allows more cable in service loops hung on aerial
poles |
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Fiber optic cable is designed to be pulled by _________.
a. | Gripping the jacket with a kellums grip | b. | Attaching a stretchy
nylon rope to absorb uneven pulling forces | c. | Enough workers to reach the necessary
tension | d. | The aramid fiber strength members |
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All indoor cables designed to be installed above ceilings or air handling areas
should be inspected to ensure they are marked _________
a. | OFN | b. | OFNR or OFCR | c. | OFC | d. | OFNp or OFCP |
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When preparing loose tube cables for splicing or termination, the length of the
buffer tubes that must be exposed by removing the jacket and strength members is ___________.
a. | At least 3 feet or 1 meter | b. | Long enough to clean the fibers
| c. | Marked on the cable jacket | d. | Determined by the splice closuer or other
hardware |
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Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices
that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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9.
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If you are pulling a cable in duct ovre a long length, you should ________.
(Check all that apply)
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10.
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The “secret” to using a Miller-type stripper is _________. (Check
all that apply)
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