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

 1. 

Fiber optic links generally use two fibers for full duplex (bidirectional) links.
 

 2. 

LEDs have higher output power and bandwidth than lasers.
 

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

 3. 

Singlemode fiber systems covering long distances and using DWDM use __________ sources.
A.
F-P laser
B.
DFB laser
C.
VCSEL
D.
LED
 

 4. 

Wavelength division multiplexing uses __________ to transmit multiple signals on a single fiber.
A.
The ability of fiber to transmit multiple wavelengths without mixing
B.
F-P Lasers
C.
The wide spectral width of lasers
D.
The high fiber bandwidth
 

 5. 

Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) systems require __________ to allow transmitting in the E-Band (1260-1360 nm).
A.
Low water peak fiber
B.
DFB lasers
C.
1490 nm pump lasers
 

 6. 

Long wavelength singlemode links at  wavelengths in the range of 1300-1650 nm links must use __________ detectors in the receiver for the best sensitivity performance.
A.
Silicon
B.
Germanium
C.
InGaAs
 

 7. 

Fiber amplifiers used in DWDM systems work in the __________ wavelength range.
A.
650-850
B.
850-1300
C.
1300-1550
D.
1480-1650
 

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

 8. 

Singlemode transceivers use __________ sources for their higher coupled power and bandwidth.
 A.
LED
 B.
VCSEL
 C.
F-P lasers
 D.
DFB lasers
 

 9. 

Multimode transceivers use __________ sources depending on their requirements for coupled power and bandwidth.
 A.
LED
 B.
VCSEL
 C.
F-P lasers
 D.
DFB lasers
 



 
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