True/False Indicate whether the statement is
true or false.
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You should never look directly at the end of a fiber without checking for
optical power with a power meter because some fiber optic networks have high
enough power to cause eye damage.
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2.
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A fiber optic inspection microscope can increase the danger of high powered
light sources by focusing it in your eye.
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Dangerous light from fiber optic cables is bright and easily visible.
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4.
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It’s easy to see if light is present in a fiber optic cable, just take a
digital picture of the end of the fiber with your cell phone or digital camera and look for bright
spot on the end of the fiber.
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Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
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The most important safety concern for fiber optics is ______ .
A. | Eye damage from high power levels at fiber ends | B. | Explosion of
flammable chemicals | C. | Shards of bare fibers getting stuck in skin or
eyes | D. | A. Allergies to
chemicals |
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Whenever working with fiber, you should _______ .
A. | Wear safety glasses at all times | B. | Clear the work area of food and
beverages | C. | Dispose of fiber scraps in a sealed container | D. | All of the
above |
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7.
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Armored outside plant cable must be handled safely to prevent
_________.
A. | Cuts from the thin, sharp metal armoring | B. | Burns from the
water-blocking gel inside the cable | C. | Inhaling the fumes from the water-blocking
gel | D. | Sprains from pulling ripcords |
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Information on the safety of chemicals used in fiber optics are
________.
A. | Available from NIH, FDA or other government agencies | B. | In MSDS sheets
supplied by manufacturers | C. | Required to be in every installer’s tool
kit | D. | Rarely usefu |
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Eye damage from lasers is the first thing people think about when it comes to
fiber optic safety, but generally only ______ have enough power to do damage.
A. | Systems that use fiber amplifiers and DWDM | B. | Systems with VCSEL
lasers | C. | Multimode systems | D. | Media
converters |
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10.
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The problem with fiber optic systems is your eye cannot see the light in the
fiber because it is ________ so you can’t tell if dangerous light is present.
A. | Ultraviolet, outside the range of human sight | B. | Infrared, outside
the range of human sight | C. | Modulated too fast | D. | Carried in the core
of the fiber which is too small to see |
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