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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Splices are used as permanent joints for two fibers while connectors are used where it is desired to be able to disconnect the two fibers or connect to transmission equipment.

Cables which have metallic armor or strength members do not need to be grounded and must be isolated from other conductive cables in splice closures.

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

When splicing optical fibers, proper alignment of the _____ is the most important factor.

Fusion splicers  use   ________ alignment to match thte two fibers before fusing them.

After two fibers are fusion spliced, they must be protected with a  ________.

For any type of mechanical splice, the most important thing for achieving low splice loss is ________.

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Fusion splicing _____________. (Check all that are true.)

Splicing is used for __________. (Check all that are true.)

Stripping of a loose cable to prepare a glass fiber for splicing involves removing __________. (Check al that are true.)

Safety is important for all fiber optic processes, including splicing. To work safe one must __________. (Check all that are true.)

Matching

What are the 4 steps for splicing and in what order must they be done to splice properly?

Spliced fibers are protected by several levels of protection. Starting with the two fibers and working to the outside enviornemnt, what are the levels of protection for two fusion spliced fibers.