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Quiz - Cables



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Identify the cable types
A.
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B.
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C.
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D.
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E.
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 1. 

Zipcord
 

 2. 

Distributioon
 

 3. 

Loose tube
 

 4. 

Ribbon
 

 5. 

Breakout
 

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

 6. 

Any cable that contains metallic conductors must be properly grounded and bonded.
 

 7. 

In order to specify a fiber optic cable properly, you need to specify installation specifications as well as environmental specifications.
 

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

 8. 

Cables which contain both multimode and singlemode fibers are called:
A.
Mixed cables
B.
Hybrid cables
C.
Composite cables
D.
XC cables
 

 9. 

Cables with metallic conductors as well as fiber are called:
A.
Mixed cables
B.
Hybrid cables
C.
Composite cables
D.
XC cables
 

 10. 

No cable should be installed indoors unless it:
A.
Is UL listed for flame retardancy for NEC
B.
Is colored orange to indicate fiber optics
C.
Is enclosed in innerduct or conduit
D.
The length is printed on the cable jacket
 

 11. 

ALL outdoor cables are specifically designed to:
A.
Include large numbers of fibers
B.
Be direct buried for ease of installation
C.
Prevent rodent damage to the cable
D.
Prevent moisture damage to the fiber
 

 12. 

The design of cables of small size with very large fiber counts is usually:
A.
Loose tube
B.
Ribbon
C.
Tight buffer
 

 13. 

The design of cables for high pulling tension in outside plant installations is usually:
A.
Loose tube
B.
Ribbon
C.
Tight buffer
 

 14. 

The advantage of a breakout cable over a distribution cable is:
A.
The breakout cable has a smaller size and weight
B.
The breakout cable can be installed and terminated without additional hardware for protection of the terminations
C.
Breakout cable costs less than distribution cable
D.
Breakout cable can be used indoors or outdoors
 

 15. 

Cables should always be pulled with __________ to prevent damage.
A.
Nylon rope
B.
Kellums grip on the jacket
C.
Tension gage
D.
The cable’s  strength members
 

 16. 

Loose tube cable requires a __________ to terminate with connectors
A.
Splice closure
B.
Breakout kit
C.
Strain relief
D.
Tube stuffer
 

 17. 

Armored cable is used in outside plant installations to ________.
A.
Prevent rodent damage
B.
Protect from damage from dig-ups
C.
Increase pulling tension
D.
Conduct lightning strikes
 

 18. 

The minimum long term bend radius of installed fiber optic cable is usually specified as no less than ________.
A.
12 inches
B.
1 meter
C.
10 times the cable diameter
D.
20 times the cable diameter
 

 19. 

Black polyethylene jackets are used on outdoor cables for _________.
A.
Abrasion resistance
B.
High tensile load
C.
Sunlight and moisture resistance
D.
Appearance
 



 
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