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FTTx Self Study Program, Lesson 3



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

 1. 

Both BPON and GPON can use either digital or analog (RF) video.
 

 2. 

The ITU standard for GPON allows 64 PON splits, more than EPON or BPON.
 

 3. 

EPON FTTH networks offer the highest bandwidth for users.
 

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

 4. 

While all PONs are WDM, newer systems using WDM at many wavelengths are being developed.The two advantages of WDM PONs are _______ and  _________.
 A.
Lower cost for the system
 B.
Greater bandwidth for users
 C.
Greater security for users
 D.
More reliable network
 

Matching
 
 
Match the type of PON network to the definition.
A.
BPON
B.
GPON
C.
EPON
D.
RFOG
 

 5. 

Based on Ethernet for the last mile from IEEE
 

 6. 

Uses ATM for digital and analog TV signals
 

 7. 

IP ethernet protocol  and ATM or GEM encoding for all digital system
 

 8. 

FTTH based on h¥brid fiber-coax CATV system
 



 
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