Name: 
 

Design 2



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

 1. 

Fiber optic network designers should have a knowledge of electrical power systems and hardware as well as communications design.
 

 2. 

The first consideration for any network is choosing the proper fiber optic cable type.
 

 3. 

Discussions of which is better – copper, fiber or wireless – are no longer relevant, as fiber is the only choice.
 

 4. 

It may be more cost effective for the fiber optic cabling in many projects to be custom designed and made.
 

 5. 

Testing a fiber optic installation may require testing three times, cable before installation, each segment as installed and a final test of end-to-end loss.
 

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

 6. 

Fiber optic network designers should have an in-depth knowledge of ________.
A.
Fiber optic components and systems
B.
Installation processes
C.
All applicable standards, codes and any other local regulations
D.
All of the above
 

 7. 

The first requirement that must be considered for a new fiber optic project is ______.
A.
The customer’s communications system requirements
B.
Where the cable plant will be run
C.
Whether it will be multimode or singlemode fiber
D.
The customer’s budget
 

 8. 

Fiber Optic Network design involves ________.
A.
Determining the types of communications systems involved
B.
Planning the routes for all cabling or wireless
C.
Choosing appropriate cabling and media
D.
All of the above
 

 9. 

Most building management systems use ________ cabling.
A.
Fiber optic
B.
Coax
C.
Structured
D.
Proprietary copper
 

 10. 

Most premises networks today should use _____ multimode fiber but backbone cables can contain _____ fibers for future expansion.
A.
OM1, OM3
B.
OM1, singlemode
C.
OM3, singlemode
D.
OM2, OM3
 

 11. 

__________ of the cable plant is a necessary part of the design and installation process for a fiber optic network that is often overlooked.
A.
Planning
B.
Documentation
C.
CAD-CAM drawing
D.
OTDR testing
 

 12. 

What is the most helpful information you can have when trying to troubleshoot a cabling network for restoration?
A.
Phone number of a fiber optic contractor
B.
Loss data on each fiber
C.
OTDR traces
D.
Documentation
 

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

 13. 

Metropolitan networks can involve which of the following systems?
 A.
CCTV surveillance cameras
 B.
Traffic monitoriing
 C.
Emergency services
 D.
Educational systems
 



 
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