Question

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1. The plastic outside covering that protects the fibre from damage is called:
(a) the core
(b) the cladding
(c) the buffer coating
(d) the jacket
(e) none of the above


2. When many hundreds of optical cables are bundled together they are protected by:
(a) the core
(b) the cladding
(c) the buffer coating
(d) the jacket
(e) none of the above

3. The reason why light can travel very long distances is because
(a) Light moves really fast
(b) The core is made of glass
(c) The plastic coating protects the fibre
(d) The cladding does not absorb any light
(e) None of the above


Give two advantages of fibre optic systems (2)

Describe the job of a Fibre Optic Technician (3)

What education does a Fire Optic Technician need? (2)

Answer 1

1 ) the buffer coating (c)

2) the jacket (d)

3) The cladding does not absorb any light (d)

4 ) 2 advantages

1- Fiber optics are less expensive

2- Optical fibers are thinner and have higher carrying capacity

5) Fiber optic technician test,maintain and build fiber optic systems

6) they generally require a 2 year diploma at a college with specialized training in fiber optic technologies.