FOA CFOT Certification Exam v11
(100% correct answers)
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? - -True
-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? - -True
-When we say 62.5/125 fiber, what does "62.5" mean? - -core size, the
diameter in microns
-When we say 50/125 fiber, what does "125" mean? - -cladding size, the
diameter in microns
-OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber with a 50/125 micron core are now a popular
option in premises cabling systems because they _____. - -Are "laser
optimized" which gives more distance capability with gigabit networks using
laser sources
-In-multimode fiber, the attenuation (reduction in optical power) of the fiber
is _____ at 850 nm than at 1300 nm. - -Higher
-Which of the following represents a singlemode (smaller core size) fiber
size? - -9/125 micron
-Singlemode fiber has _____ bandwidth than multimode fiber. - -greater
-Most plastic optical fibers are _____. - -large core step-index
-When you strip singlemode or graded index multimode mode glass fiber,
you are removing the ____. - -Primary buffer coating
-The proper method of pulling optical fiber cables is to attach the pull wire or
tape to the ____ of the cable. - -Strength members
-According to the references, hybrid cables are cables that contain ____. - -
Both singelmode and multimode optical fibers
-What type of fiber cable design allows for large numbers of fibers with ultra-
high density, small size (diameter) and lower cost? - -ribbon
, -According to the references, composite cables refer to cables that contain
____> - -both optical fibers and copper conductors
-Which optical fiber cables must be grounded? - -all cables that contain
metallic elements
-Fiber optic cable for use inside a building must _______. - -Be rated to meet
the requirements of local building and fire codes
-Optical fiber cable with a orange colored jacket generally indicates the
cable contains _____. - -Multimode fiber
-Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate
singlemode fiber? - -Yellow
-Premises cable jackets are usually color-coded in what color to indicate
laser-optimized 50/125 OM3 or OM4 fiber? - -Aqua
-When pulling long lengths of cable in conduit or innerduct, you may need to
____. - -Any or all of these as appropriate (Pull form the center to the ends,
Use a breakaway swivel or monitor tension, Lubricate the cable)
-In a loose tube cable, a gel or absorbent tape or powder is normally used
_____. - -To prevent water from entering the cable
-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? - -tight buffer distribution cable
-What type of cable may require installation of a breakout kit (also called a
furcation or fan out kit) for termination? - -loose tube (loose buffer) cable
-When pulling cables, the minimum bend radius under tension is generally
specified as ______. - -20 times the cable diameter
-Cable ties used on fiber optic cables ____. - -Can harm cables if too tight, so
they should be hand-tightened.
-Fiber optic joints (connectors or splices) should have ____. - -low loss,
minimal reflectance and high mechanical strength
-To reduce _____ as well as loss, the end of a connector ferrule is polished to
a PC (physical contact) finish. - -Reflectance
-Factory terminations, such as used for making patchcords, generally use
what method of attaching the connector? - -Epoxy/polish
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