Question 1
What is the primary purpose of fusion splicing two optical fibers together?
Correct Answer:
To create a permanent, low-loss joint between two fibers by melting and fusing their ends together
Question 2
What is the first step in preparing a fiber for fusion splicing after the cable sheath has been removed?
Correct Answer:
Strip the buffer coating from the fiber
Question 3
What is the correct sequence of steps for fusion splicing?
Correct Answer:
Strip, clean, cleave, splice, protect
Question 4
What cleaning agent is most commonly used to clean bare optical fiber before cleaving?
Correct Answer:
99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Question 5
What is a fiber cleaver used for in the splicing process?
Correct Answer:
To score and break the bare fiber to create a flat, perpendicular end face for fusion splicing
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