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BSL-Termination



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

 1. 

The same connector can be used with epoxy, anaerobic or Hot Melt adhesives.
 

 2. 

Singlemode and multimode connectors use different polishing techniques.
 

 3. 

“Air Polishing” is needed to remove most of the fiber stub left after cleaving the fiber near the connector ferrule end.
 

 4. 

Polishing the connector ferrule end too much can be just as bad as not polishing enough.
 

 5. 

Anaerobic adhesive can be used for termination with or without an “accellerator” chemical which reduces curing time but decreases adhesive strength.
 

 6. 

A Hot Melt oven can be used for curing epoxy also.
 

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

 7. 

When you strip a fiber to prepare it for termination, you remove the ______.
a.
Core
b.
Cladding
c.
Primary buffer coating
d.
Dirt and contamination
 

 8. 

When adhesive is in the connector and you are ready to insert the fiber into the connector, you should _________.
a.
Hold the connector vertically
b.
Remove the dust cap
c.
Clean the fiber
d.
Check the fiber length
 

 9. 

The polishing films for final polish should be placed on _______.
a.
The workbench surface
b.
A flat glass or plastic plate
c.
A ~3mm hard rubber pad
d.
A stack of old polishing film
 

 10. 

For most multimode connectors, small scratches are not a problem if they are not on the ______.
a.
Core
b.
Cladding
c.
Ferrule
d.
End of the ferrule
 

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

 11. 

When terminating fiber optic connectors, you need to _________ to ensure safety. (Check all that apply)
 a.
Wear safety glasses
 b.
Wear gloves
 c.
Work on a black or dark-colored mat
 d.
Place all fiber scraps in a safe, disposable container
 e.
chemicals like cleaners and adhesives should be treated as hazardous substances
 f.
Work on a carpeted floor for comfort
 

 12. 

To obtain low loss with a prepolished/splice connector with a mechanical splice, it is necessary to  _________.(Check all that apply)
 a.
Remove the index-natching gel
 b.
Cleave the fiber properly
 c.
Clean the fiber carefully
 d.
Use only singlemode connectors.
 



 
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