Question 1
A technician is experiencing high insertion loss after terminating a fiber optic cable with an epoxy/polish connector. Microscopic inspection reveals a fractured fiber end-face. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?
Correct Answer:
Improper cleaving of the fiber before polishing.
Question 2
Which component of a fiber optic connector is primarily responsible for aligning the fiber core with another fiber?
Correct Answer:
The ferrule
Question 3
During a field installation, a technician needs to terminate a single-mode fiber quickly. Which termination method eliminates the need for field polishing and adhesives?
Correct Answer:
Pre-polished/splice connectors (SOC)
Question 4
What is the primary advantage of using a heat-cured epoxy for terminating fiber optic connectors in a factory setting?
Correct Answer:
Highest reliability and lowest loss due to a strong fiber-to-ferrule bond.
Question 5
A technician notices a significant amount of signal loss (attenuation) only when a patch cord is bent at a sharp angle. This type of loss is known as:
Correct Answer:
Macrobending loss
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