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FO Test Self-Study: Visual Inspection



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

 1. 

Problems with fiber optic connectors in systems are usually caused by dirty connectors.
 

 2. 

UDust caps used to protect fiber optic connectors are often dusty, so connectors must be cleaned after the dust cap is removed.
 

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

 3. 

Visual inspection of fiber optic connectors is generally done with  _________.
A.
Your naked eye
B.
A jeweler’s loupe
C.
An optical microscope
D.
An electron microscope
 

 4. 

Typical magnification used to inspect connectors is ___________.
A.
10-100X
B.
30-400X
C.
100-1000X
D.
Magnification doesn’t matter
 

 5. 

Scratches on the end surface of the ferrule are generally only a problem when they are ________.
A.
Anywhere on the ferrule of the connector
B.
Anywhere on the fiber
C.
Anywhere on the core of the fiber
D.
Scratches are always a problem
 

 6. 

Fiber optic connectors may be cleaned with ________.
A.
Lint free wipes and pure isopropyl alcohol or special dry fiber cleaners
B.
Cotton pads and distilled water
C.
Canned air and tissues
D.
A wipe on your shirt
 

 7. 

What fiber tester is used to test the continuity of a fiber in a cable.
A.
Visual Tracer/Fault Locator
B.
LSPM or OLTS
C.
OTDR
D.
Inspection Microscope
 

 8. 

Which fiber tester is used to check the polarity of two fibers in a link.
A.
Visual Tracer/Fault Locator
B.
LSPM or OLTS
C.
OTDR
D.
Inspection Microscope
 

 9. 

Which fiber tester can be used to diagnose high loss connectors.
A.
Visual Tracer/Fault Locator
B.
LSPM or OLTS
C.
OTDR
D.
Inspection Microscope
 

 10. 

A fault too close to be seen with an OTDR can sometimes be found with a ______.
A.
Visual Fault Locator
B.
Light source and power meter or OLTS
C.
Visual fiber tracer
D.
Inspection microscope
 

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

 11. 

Visual inspection of the connector endface with a microscope is generally used to find________.
 A.
Poor polish of the ferrule endface
 B.
Dirt
 C.
Scratches
 D.
Fiber type
 



 
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