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Quiz - Networks



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

 1. 

The biggest advantage of optical fiber is the fact it is the most cost effective means of transporting information.
 

 2. 

Telephone networks have been converted to fiber, including long distance and metropolitan networks, but fiber to the home (FTTH) is not yet feasible.
 

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

 3. 

In an industrial environment, fiber is most often used to
A.
Prevent electromagnetic interference
B.
Provide ultra-high speed connections to machines
C.
Withstand high temperatures
D.
Tolerate physical abuse
 

 4. 

Which of the following are not necessary in a centralized fiber optic cabling architecture?
A.
Repeaters or hubs
B.
Telecom closets
C.
Wall outlets
D.
NIC cards
 

 5. 

Copper networks can be converted to fiber optics easily using:
A.
Fiber hubs
B.
Media converters
C.
Patch panels
D.
Rewiring
 

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

 6. 

The bandwidth and distance capability of optical fiber means that _________. (choose all that apply)
 A.
Fewer cables are needed
 B.
Fewer repeaters are needed
 C.
Less power is consumed by the network
 D.
Less maintenance is required
 

 7. 

Which of the following typicall use fiber optic backbones? (choose all that apply)
 A.
Telephones
 B.
CATV
 C.
Internet
 D.
Cell Phones
 



 
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