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OSP Splicing and Termination



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True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Most singlemode field  terminations are made by fusion splicing a factory-made pigtail onto the cable.
 

 2. 

The SC and LC connectors have different size ferrules and cannot me mated.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

The loss of a fiber optic connector is defined as _____?
A.
The calculated loss due to geometric misalignment
B.
The loss of the connector mated to another connector
C.
One-half the loss of a mated pair of connectors
D.
The loss of a statistical sample of connectors
 

 4. 

Field terminations of singlemode fibers are generally done by _______ ?
A.
Adhesive/polish method
B.
Heat-cured anaerobic adhesive
C.
Prepolished/splice connectors with mechanical splices
D.
Fusion splicing a factory terminated pigtail onto the fiber
 

 5. 

Factory terminations, such as used for making patchcords, generally use what method of attaching the connector to the cable?
A.
Epoxy/polish
B.
Anaerobic adhesive
C.
Prepolished/splice
D.
Any of the above
 

 6. 

From a reliability standpoint, ____________ is the best method to join two fibers.
A.
Mechanical splicing
B.
Fusion splicing
C.
Adhesive/polish connectors
D.
Factory terminations
 

 7. 

The difference between a fiber optic connector and a splice is __________.
A.
Connectors are smaller than splices
B.
Connectors are demountable, while splices are permanent
C.
Connectors require adhesives
D.
Splices need expensive tools
 

 8. 

Which one of the following performance requirements are not shared by connectors and splices?
A.
Low loss
B.
Low back reflection
C.
Repeatability
D.
Durability under repeated matings
 

 9. 

In singlemode connectors, __________ is as important as low loss.
A.
Ease of field termination
B.
Low reflectance
C.
Low cost
D.
Compatibility with many cable types
 

 10. 

Both mechanical splices and prepolished/splice connectors require a good __________ to have low loss.
A.
Field polishing technique
B.
Cleave on the fiber being terminated
C.
Fiber loss
D.
Cable design
 

 11. 

Physical contact (PC) polish on connectors is designed to reduce __________.
A.
Loss
B.
Reflectance
C.
Loss and reflectance
D.
Polishing time
 

 12. 

Individual splice loss on concatenated cables can be verified by __________ .
A.
OTDR testing
B.
Insertion loss testing
C.
Visual fault location
D.
Visual inspection
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 13. 

Preparing cables for splicing in splice closures requires __________.
 A.
Leaving the proper length of buffer tubes from the cable entrance in the closure to the splice tray
 B.
Leaving the proper length of fiber to splice and fit the splice in the splice tray
 C.
Securing the cable properly at the closure entrance
 D.
Careful cleaning of all fibers
 

Matching
 
 
Identify the following connectors:
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 14. 

LX-5
 

 15. 

SMA
 

 16. 

D4
 

 17. 

MU
 

 18. 

LC
 

 19. 

ST
 

 20. 

BICONPC
 

 21. 

SC
 

 22. 

FC
 



 
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