After taking the test, you may print your answers for reference or to turn in as
homework.
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true
or false.
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Any cable that contains metallic conductors must be properly grounded and
bonded.
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2.
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In order to specify a fiber optic cable properly, you need to specify
installation specifications as well as environmental specifications.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
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Cables which contain both multimode and singlemode fibers are called
__________.
A. | Mixed cables | B. | Hybrid cables | C. | Composite
cables | D. | XC cables |
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4.
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Cables with metallic conductors as well as fiber are called __________.
A. | Mixed cables | B. | Hybrid cables | C. | Composite
cables | D. | XC cables |
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No cable should be installed indoors unless it __________.
A. | Is UL listed for flame retardancy for NEC | B. | Is colored orange to
indicate fiber optics | C. | Is enclosed in innerduct or
conduit | D. | The length is printed on the cable jacket |
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ALL outdoor cables are specifically designed to __________.
A. | Include large numbers of fibers | B. | Be direct buried for ease of
installation | C. | Prevent rodent damage to the cable | D. | Prevent moisture damage to the
fiber |
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7.
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The design of cables of small size with very large fiber counts is usually
__________.
A. | Loose tube | B. | Ribbon | C. | Tight
buffer |
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The design of cables for high pulling tension in outside plant installations is
usually __________.
A. | Loose tube | B. | Ribbon | C. | Tight
buffer |
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9.
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Cables should always be pulled with __________ to prevent damage.
A. | Nylon rope | B. | Kellums grip on the jacket | C. | Tension
gage | D. | The cable’s strength members |
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Loose tube cable requires a __________ to terminate directly with connectors, so
often pigtails are spliced-on instead.
A. | Splice closure | B. | Breakout kit | C. | Strain
relief | D. | Tube stuffer |
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The minimum long term bend radius of installed fiber optic cable is usually
specified as no less than __________.
A. | 12 inches | B. | 1 meter | C. | 10 times the cable
diameter | D. | 20 times the cable diameter |
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12.
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Black polyethylene jackets are used on outdoor cables for __________.
A. | Abrasion resistance | B. | High tensile load | C. | Sunlight and
moisture resistance | D. | Appearance |
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Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices
that best complete the statement or answer the question.
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13.
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Aerial cables must be designed and installed to withstand __________.
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14.
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Armored cable is used in outside plant installations to __________ and
________.
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