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Design Self Study Quiz Lesson Plan 5



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

 1. 

OTDR testing will usually give loss measurements that are nearly the same as insertion loss with a light source and power meter.
 

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

 2. 

Customers (network users or owners) will generally require ________ as proof that the fiber optic network is properly installed.
A.
Detailed drawings
B.
Pictures of the installation
C.
Signed contract
D.
Complete test results
 

 3. 

When testing insertion loss, the choice between 1,2 or 3 cable reference for "0 dB" will be determined by _________.
A.
The type of fiber in the cable plant
B.
The length of the cable plant
C.
The types of connectors in the cable plant
D.
The requirements of international standards
 

 4. 

Compared to the one cable "0 dB" reference method, the measured insertion loss using a two or three cable reference method will show ______ loss and _____ meaurement uncertainty.
A.
lower, less
B.
lower, more
C.
higher, less
D.
higher, more
 

 5. 

OTDRs can measure all of the following parameters of a fiber optic link except ______.
A.
Optical power
B.
Cable/fiber length
C.
Distance to splices or connectors
D.
Splice/connector loss
E.
Locate faults
F.
Fiber attenuation
 

Matching
 
 
Match the fiber optic test instrument to the measurement or troubleshooting it does.
A.
Visual fault locator
B.
Optical power meter
C.
Optical loss test set (light source and power meter)
D.
OTDR
E.
Connector inspection microscope
 

 6. 

Transmitter power output
 

 7. 

Link insertion loss
 

 8. 

Receiver power
 

 9. 

Splice loss
 

 10. 

Polarity of two or more fibers
 

 11. 

Break in short patchcord
 

 12. 

Length of the fiber link
 

 13. 

Finding breaks or damaged fibers in a long cable
 

 14. 

Patchcord loss
 

 15. 

Bad or dirty connectors
 



 
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