Chapter 12 Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Label the following on the diagram: core, cladding and buffer.
A
Core is the inner part, cladding is the second layer and buffer is the outer jacket.
2
Q
What part of the fiber carries the light? What part traps the light in the core?
A
Core carries the light and the cladding traps the light in the core.
3
Q
What two factors cause attenuation?
A
Absorption and Scattering
4
Q
What part of the cable would you use to pull a fiber cable?
A
Strength members
5
Q
What is the cable that contains gel to prevent water entering fiber called?
A
Loose tube cables
