{"id":110130,"date":"2023-07-26T09:20:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T09:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=110130"},"modified":"2023-07-26T09:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T09:20:22","slug":"answered-foa-cfot-certification-exam-v11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/26\/answered-foa-cfot-certification-exam-v11\/","title":{"rendered":"(Answered) FOA CFOT Certification Exam v11."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fiber optic inspection microscope can increase the danger of high powered light sources by focusing the light coming out of a fiber into your eye. True or False?<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fiber optic power meter measures absolute power in dBM (dB referenced to 1 mw) and, when used with a light source, can measure insertion loss expressed in dB. True or False?<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we say 62.5\/125 fiber, what does &#8220;62.5&#8221; mean?<br>core size, the diameter in microns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we say 50\/125 fiber, what does &#8220;125&#8221; mean?<br>cladding size, the diameter in microns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber with a 50\/125 micron core are now a popular option in premises cabling systems because they <strong>_<\/strong>.<br>Are &#8220;laser optimized&#8221; which gives more distance capability with gigabit networks using laser sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-multimode fiber, the attenuation (reduction in optical power) of the fiber is <strong>_<\/strong> at 850 nm than at 1300 nm.<br>Higher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which of the following represents a singlemode (smaller core size) fiber size?<br>9\/125 micron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode fiber has <strong>_<\/strong> bandwidth than multimode fiber.<br>greater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most plastic optical fibers are <strong>_<\/strong>.<br>large core step-index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you strip singlemode or graded index multimode mode glass fiber, you are removing the <em>__<\/em>.<br>Primary buffer coating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proper method of pulling optical fiber cables is to attach the pull wire or tape to the <em>__<\/em> of the cable.<br>Strength members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the references, hybrid cables are cables that contain <em>__<\/em>.<br>Both singelmode and multimode optical fibers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What type of fiber cable design allows for large numbers of fibers with ultra-high density, small size (diameter) and lower cost?<br>ribbon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the references, composite cables refer to cables that contain <em>__<\/em>&gt;<br>both optical fibers and copper conductors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which optical fiber cables must be grounded?<br>all cables that contain metallic elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber optic cable for use inside a building must <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>.<br>Be rated to meet the requirements of local building and fire codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optical fiber cable with a orange colored jacket generally indicates the cable contains <strong>_<\/strong>.<br>Multimode fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate singlemode fiber?<br>Yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate laser-optimized 50\/125 OM3 or OM4 fiber?<br>Aqua<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When pulling long lengths of cable in conduit or innerduct, you may need to <em>__<\/em>.<br>Any or all of these as appropriate (Pull form the center to the ends, Use a breakaway swivel or monitor tension, Lubricate the cable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a loose tube cable, a gel or absorbent tape or powder is normally used <strong>_<\/strong>.<br>To prevent water from entering the cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which type of cable is best suited for indoor installation when fibers ar to be directly terminated inside a patch panel with adhesive\/polish or prepolished splice connectors?<br>tight buffer distribution cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What type of cable may require installation of a breakout kit (also called a furcation or fan out kit) for termination?<br>loose tube (loose buffer) cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When pulling cables, the minimum bend radius under tension is generally specified as <strong>__<\/strong>.<br>20 times the cable diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable ties used on fiber optic cables <em>__<\/em>.<br>Can harm cables if too tight, so they should be hand-tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber optic joints (connectors or splices) should have <em>__<\/em>.<br>low loss, minimal reflectance and high mechanical strength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce <strong>_<\/strong> as well as loss, the end of a connector ferrule is polished to a PC (physical contact) finish.<br>Reflectance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Factory terminations, such as used for making patchcords, generally use what method of attaching the connector?<br>Epoxy\/polish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the references, the connector in the following list with the best or lowest reflectance would be the <em>__<\/em>.<br>SC-APC (Angled Polished Connector)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Splices are most often used for <strong>_<\/strong>.<br>A permanent joint between two fibers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to permanently join two fibers together with the lowest loss and least amount of reflectance, which of the following should you choose?<br>fusion splice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mass fusion splicing is normally used on what style of cable?<br>ribbon cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to cable plant acceptance or system turn-up, a(n) <strong>_<\/strong> is used to measure the cable plant insertion loss to ensure it is within the loss budget.<br>Light source and power meter (LSPM or OLTS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For insertion loss testing, the fiber optic test source must match the <strong>_<\/strong> of the transmission system or the standards covering the cable plant.<br>both fiber type and wavelenght<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the text, it is recommended that reference test cables be chosen for their <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong>&gt;<br>low loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which of the following parameters cannot be measured by OTDRs (optical time domain reflectometers) in fiber optic networks.<br>Transmitter and receiver power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For safety, a fiber optic technician or installer should always wear <strong>__<\/strong> when working with optical fiber.<br>Eye protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During fiber optic installations, the most common danger is caused by <strong>__<\/strong>.<br>Fiber scraps or shards from stripping, cleaving, splicing and termination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The link loss budget analysis of a cable plant like the diagram shown is done to <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>.<br>All of these choices (Ensure the intended communications system will work on the cable plant system, Provide a pass\/fail loss value for comparison to test values, Ensure the cable plant has been properly installed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A link loss budget should be done for every cable plant installation during the <strong>__<\/strong> phase of a project.<br>Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The loss of connector on each end of the cable plant <strong>__<\/strong>.<br>Are always included in the loss budget<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cladding<br>Material around the center tube (Look at diagram)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Core<br>Center tube (Look at diagram)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary Buffer Coating<br>Material around the core and cladding, it gives the fiber its distinct color (Blue, Red, Agua, etc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traps light in the core to reduce attenuation<br>Cladding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is smaller in singlemode than multimode fiber<br>Core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is stripped off for termination or splicing<br>Primary Buffer Coating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outside diameter of this part of the fiber is the same for most singlemode and multimode fibers<br>Cladding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-mode graded index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-mode step index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telecom outside plant<br>Singlemode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telecom FTTx<br>Singlemode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CATV hybrid fiber coax network<br>Singlemode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LAN fiber to the desk<br>Multimode Graded-Index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consumer digital audio<br>Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distribution cable<br>Has multiple buffered fiber cables (about 12 individual cables), and it does have strength members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breakout cable<br>Has multiple simplex cables (about 12 or more individual cables), but it does NOT have strength members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loose Tube cable<br>Has a buffered fiber, strength members and water blocking substance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zipcord cable<br>Has 2 buffered fibers and strength members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resistance to water damage<br>Gel-filled and blocked cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can be installed indoors in air handling areas<br>Plenum rated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rodent resistance<br>Armored cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Must be more than 20 times cable diameter<br>Minimum recommended bend radius under pulling tension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Must be more than 10 times cable diameter<br>Minimum recommended long term bend radius<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INDOOR, short, dry conduit runs, risers and plenums terminated inside junction boxes<br>Distribution cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High fiber count in small diameter for metro or long distance<br>Ribbon cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patch cords and backplanes<br>Simplex and zip cord tight buffer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal for outside plant trunk applications inside innerduct or conduit<br>Loose tube (buffer) gel-filled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building cable for conduit, riser and plenum runs without requiring junction boxes<br>Breakout cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct buried outside plant<br>Armored loose tube cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insertion loss (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>Light source and power meter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuity, fiber or cable tracing, duplex connector polarity (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>Visual fiber tracer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source or receiver power (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>Fiber optic power meter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connector faults (scratches, polish, dirt) (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>Inspection microscope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fault location, splice loss, length (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>OTDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuity, fiber tracing, fault location close to end of a cable (Which Tool(s) do you use?)<br>Visual fault locator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable to test<br>Cable in the middle wrapped multiple times in circles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connector mating adapter<br>Device that connect two wires together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launch cable<br>Cable connected to the light source<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light source<br>Device at the end shining a light or laser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power meter<br>Device taking measurements and giving out numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receive cable<br>Cable connected to the power meter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connector, showing loss and back reflection<br>High spike (upside down V) in the middle of the graph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distance scale<br>On the graph it will be X-axis (left to right) on the bottom side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End of the fiber<br>Zig-Zag lines at the end of the graph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial pulse and dead zone<br>High spike of energy (upside down U) at the beginning of the graph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loss scale<br>On the graph it will be the Y-axis (up and down) on the left side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Splice loss<br>A drop of energy (like a step) in the middle of the graph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber Size<br>um (microns)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wavelength<br>nm (nanometers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bandwidth<br>MHz or GHz (megahertz or gigahertz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loss<br>dB (decibels)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolute power<br>dBm (decibels per milliwatts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable jacket outside diameter<br>mm or in (millimeters or inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable Length<br>ft or m (feet or meters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True<br>A fiber optic inspection microscope can increase the danger of high powered light sources by focusing the light coming out of a fiber into your eye. True or False?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True<br>A fiber optic power meter measures absolute power in dBM (dB referenced to 1 mw) and, when used with a light source, can measure insertion loss expressed in dB. True or False?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">core size, the diameter in microns<br>When we say 62.5\/125 fiber, what does &#8220;62.5&#8221; mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">cladding size, the diameter in microns<br>When we say 50\/125 fiber, what does &#8220;125&#8221; mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are &#8220;laser optimized&#8221; which gives more distance capability with gigabit networks using laser sources<br>OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber with a 50\/125 micron core are now a popular option in premises cabling systems because they <strong>_<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher<br>In-multimode fiber, the attenuation (reduction in optical power) of the fiber is <strong>_<\/strong> at 850 nm than at 1300 nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9\/125 micron<br>Which of the following represents a singlemode (smaller core size) fiber size?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">greater<br>Singlemode fiber has <strong>_<\/strong> bandwidth than multimode fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">large core step-index<br>Most plastic optical fibers are <strong>_<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary buffer coating<br>When you strip singlemode or graded index multimode mode glass fiber, you are removing the <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strength members<br>The proper method of pulling optical fiber cables is to attach the pull wire or tape to the <em>__<\/em> of the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both singelmode and multimode optical fibers<br>According to the references, hybrid cables are cables that contain <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ribbon<br>What type of fiber cable design allows for large numbers of fibers with ultra-high density, small size (diameter) and lower cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">both optical fibers and copper conductors<br>According to the references, composite cables refer to cables that contain <em>__<\/em>&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">all cables that contain metallic elements<br>Which optical fiber cables must be grounded?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be rated to meet the requirements of local building and fire codes<br>Fiber optic cable for use inside a building must <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multimode fiber<br>Optical fiber cable with a orange colored jacket generally indicates the cable contains <strong>_<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yellow<br>Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate singlemode fiber?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aqua<br>Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate laser-optimized 50\/125 OM3 or OM4 fiber?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any or all of these as appropriate (Pull form the center to the ends, Use a breakaway swivel or monitor tension, Lubricate the cable)<br>When pulling long lengths of cable in conduit or innerduct, you may need to <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent water from entering the cable<br>In a loose tube cable, a gel or absorbent tape or powder is normally used <strong>_<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tight buffer distribution cable<br>Which type of cable is best suited for indoor installation when fibers ar to be directly terminated inside a patch panel with adhesive\/polish or prepolished splice connectors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">loose tube (loose buffer) cable<br>What type of cable may require installation of a breakout kit (also called a furcation or fan out kit) for termination?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20 times the cable diameter<br>When pulling cables, the minimum bend radius under tension is generally specified as <strong>__<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can harm cables if too tight, so they should be hand-tightened.<br>Cable ties used on fiber optic cables <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">low loss, minimal reflectance and high mechanical strength<br>Fiber optic joints (connectors or splices) should have <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflectance<br>To reduce <strong>_<\/strong> as well as loss, the end of a connector ferrule is polished to a PC (physical contact) finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epoxy\/polish<br>Factory terminations, such as used for making patchcords, generally use what method of attaching the connector?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SC-APC (Angled Polished Connector)<br>According to the references, the connector in the following list with the best or lowest reflectance would be the <em>__<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A permanent joint between two fibers<br>Splices are most often used for <strong>_<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">fusion splice<br>If you need to permanently join two fibers together with the lowest loss and least amount of reflectance, which of the following should you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ribbon cable<br>Mass fusion splicing is normally used on what style of cable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light source and power meter (LSPM or OLTS)<br>Prior to cable plant acceptance or system turn-up, a(n) <strong>_<\/strong> is used to measure the cable plant insertion loss to ensure it is within the loss budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">both fiber type and wavelenght<br>For insertion loss testing, the fiber optic test source must match the <strong>_<\/strong> of the transmission system or the standards covering the cable plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">low loss<br>According to the text, it is recommended that reference test cables be chosen for their <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong>&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transmitter and receiver power<br>Which of the following parameters cannot be measured by OTDRs (optical time domain reflectometers) in fiber optic networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eye protection<br>For safety, a fiber optic technician or installer should always wear <strong>__<\/strong> when working with optical fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiber scraps or shards from stripping, cleaving, splicing and termination<br>During fiber optic installations, the most common danger is caused by <strong>__<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these choices (Ensure the intended communications system will work on the cable plant system, Provide a pass\/fail loss value for comparison to test values, Ensure the cable plant has been properly installed)<br>The link loss budget analysis of a cable plant like the diagram shown is done to <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design<br>A link loss budget should be done for every cable plant installation during the <strong>__<\/strong> phase of a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are always included in the loss budget<br>The loss of connector on each end of the cable plant <strong>__<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Material around the center tube (Look at diagram)<br>Cladding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Center tube (Look at diagram)<br>Core<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Material around the core and cladding, it gives the fiber its distinct color (Blue, Red, Agua, etc)<br>Primary Buffer Coating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cladding<br>Traps light in the core to reduce attenuation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Core<br>Is smaller in singlemode than multimode fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary Buffer Coating<br>Is stripped off for termination or splicing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cladding<br>The outside diameter of this part of the fiber is the same for most singlemode and multimode fibers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-mode graded index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-mode step index<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode<br>Telecom outside plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode<br>Telecom FTTx<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singlemode<br>CATV hybrid fiber coax network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multimode Graded-Index<br>LAN fiber to the desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)<br>Consumer digital audio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has multiple buffered fiber cables (about 12 individual cables), and it does have strength members<br>Distribution cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has multiple simplex cables (about 12 or more individual cables), but it does NOT have strength members<br>Breakout cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has a buffered fiber, strength members and water blocking substance<br>Loose Tube cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has 2 buffered fibers and strength members<br>Zipcord cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gel-filled and blocked cable<br>Resistance to water damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plenum rated<br>Can be installed indoors in air handling areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armored cable<br>Rodent resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum recommended bend radius under pulling tension<br>Must be more than 20 times cable diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum recommended long term bend radius<br>Must be more than 10 times cable diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distribution cable<br>INDOOR, short, dry conduit runs, risers and plenums terminated inside junction boxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ribbon cable<br>High fiber count in small diameter for metro or long distance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simplex and zip cord tight buffer<br>Patch cords and backplanes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loose tube (buffer) gel-filled<br>Ideal for outside plant trunk applications inside innerduct or conduit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breakout cable<br>Building cable for conduit, riser and plenum runs without requiring junction boxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armored loose tube cable<br>Direct buried outside plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light 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Y-axis (up and down) on the left side<br>Loss scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A drop of energy (like a step) in the middle of the graph<br>Splice loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">um (microns)<br>Fiber Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nm (nanometers)<br>Wavelength<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MHz or GHz (megahertz or gigahertz)<br>Bandwidth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">dB (decibels)<br>Loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">dBm (decibels per milliwatts)<br>Absolute power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">mm or in (millimeters or inches)<br>Cable jacket outside diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ft or m (feet or meters)<br>Cable Length<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fiber optic inspection microscope can increase the danger of high powered light sources by focusing the light coming out of a fiber into your eye. 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