Chapter 7 - Splicing

Question 1

Why do we need to splice?

Answer 1

Building codes, adds moves and changes, and acceptance testing

Question 2

Telcordia Attenuation?

Answer 2

0.1 dB

Question 3

What are two priority splice requirements?

Answer 3

Cleanliness and Environment precautions

Question 4

What is a fiber cleaver?

Answer 4

Tool used to scribe and break the fiber with a 90 degree endface perpendicular to the fiber

Question 5

What type of splices use index matching gels or index matching fluids to reduce Fresnel reflections?

Answer 5

Mechanical

Question 6

What does a 3M Fibrlok use to reduce reflections?

Answer 6

Internal index matching gel

Question 7

What is the standard method of terminating single-mode fiber’s by service providers?

Answer 7

Pigtail splicing

Question 8

What is the maximum splice loss per Telcordia GR-20 and GR-765?

Answer 8

0.1 dB

Question 9

How are most single-mode fiber’s terminated in the field?

Answer 9

Pigtail splicing

Question 10

Achieving a good cleave requires the cleaving blade be held at what angle?

Answer 10

90 degree

Question 11

How are most single mode fiber’s terminated before they are spliced to the cables fiber ends?

Answer 11

Pigtail splicing