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A. Optical Time Domain Resistance
B. On Time Data Recorder
C. Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
D. Optical Timing Device Recorder
What does OTDR stand for?
QUESTION 1 OF 12
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A. Perfect core alignment
B. Physical contact of the fiber end-phases
C. Pristine connector interfaces
D. All of the above
What is required to achieve an efficient optic connection?
B. Physical contact of the fiber end-faces
What is required to achieve an efficient fiber optic connection?
A. Fiber links under 40km
B. Fiber links 40 to 100km
C. Longer links 100km or longer
D. Allows you to see events at the beginning of the fiber link
Multiple Pulse OTDR acquisition techniques are useful for testing what kind of fibers link distance?
QUESTION 2 OF 12
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OTDR Testing OTDR Selector Tool
A. Checks upstream and downstream transmission paths
B. Delivers more accurate results, eliminates ‘Gainers’ and finds events hidden by dead zones
C. Less test results to manage
What are the main benefits that bi-directional OTDR testing brings?
A. Check each fiber for bends or breaks with a Visual Fault Locator
B. Provide OTDR test information for each link
C. Provide Loss, Length. and Polarity information for each link
D. A signed job ticket from the site lead that you the fiber was installed
When a customer asks for "Tier 1" or "Basic" fiber certification, it means they require the following:
QUESTION 3 OF 12
Fiber Certification - Protect your investment
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A. Simplified test and report processes
B. Easy to use tools
C. Getting the job done right the first time
D. Automated report management
How can you efficiently build out and maintain your network while overcoming the challenge of increased customer demand and a developing workforce?
QUESTION 4 OF 12
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E. All of the above
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True or False: Feeder fibers found in Passive Optical Networks are usually laid in sections and spliced together?
QUESTION 5 OF 12
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Passive Optical Network (PON) Page
A. The event can be hidden or show non-existent in the OTDR trace
B. An unexpected event resulting from a strong reflection causing “echoes” on the trace. When it appears, it is often seen after the fiber end.
C. You need to call Ghostbusters
D. A & B
What is the meaning of the OTDR “Ghost”Icon?
QUESTION 6 OF 12
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Bi-Directional OTDR Testing OTDR Test Problems Video
A. You have two fibers that have been spliced together with different backscatter coefficients
B. There are perceived increases in optical power at splice points
C. You need to gain some weight
D. A and B
What is the meaning of the "Gainer" icon?
C. 1.0dB to 1.5dB
D. 1.5db to 2.0dB
True or False: VIAVI OTDR can be operated remotely and securely via a smart phone, tablet, laptop or other VIAVI OTDR?
QUESTION 7 OF 12
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Macrobend Detecton Using an OTDR
A. Injects an optical pulse into one end of the fiber & analyzes the returning backscattered and reflected signal.
B. Shows throughput loss of the system at the operating wavelength.
C. Detects, locates and measures events on the fiber under test, allowing a technician to fully characterize the fiber link.
E. A, C & D
What does an OTDR do?
QUESTION 8 OF 12
D. Shows results in a “Trace View”, but most OTDRs also show an “Icon View” to make results easier to interpret – on VIAVI devices this is called Smart Link Mapper (SLM).
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Understanding Passive Optical Network (PON) Testing Poster
A. 1310nm
B. 1490nm
True or False: With Smarter Testing you can identify failure rates for first time installs which are often up to 30% for main fiber issues and up to 10% for in the home issues, with issues such as no/low light or no/slow connection.
QUESTION 9 OF 12
E. A and B
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Problem Solving Blog
A. Contaminated or dirty fiber connector end faces
B. Poorly aligned fiber cores
C. Defective Transceivers
D. Squirrels and birds chewing on fiber cables
______ are the number-one cause of fiber optic network degradation.
QUESTION 10 OF 12
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Fiber Testing
A. Absorption of light by impurities within the fiber
B. Scattering losses from variations in the silica structure within the fiber
C. Bending losses due to over tightening of clamps or cable ties
D. Contaminated or damaged connectors of the equipment and patch panels
Optical loss (attentuation) in a fiber link or network can be caused by:
QUESTION 11 OF 12
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Quick Start Guide to FTTH Installation & Maintenance
A. Magnifying Glass
B. Fiber Inspection Microscope
C. Visual Fault Locator
D. Fortune Teller
Using a _________ is the only way to ensure that a fiber connector is clean
QUESTION 12 OF 12
GO TO RESULTS
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