EPON Installation

Question 1

EPON stands for?

Answer 1

Ethernet Passive Optical Network

Question 2

EPON delivers data as digital ___ and ___.

Answer 2

0s and 1s

Question 3

OLT stands for?

Answer 3

Optical Line Terminal

Question 4

An all passive optical network from the headend or hub site to the construction inside the customer’s premises.

Answer 4

EPON

Question 5

Interfaces with the cable company’s IP network & connects directly to the optical fiber network.

Answer 5

Optical Line Terminal (OLT)

Question 6

EPON signals are?

Answer 6

bi-directional

Question 7

The OLT sends _____ frames over an optical link.

Answer 7

ethernet

Question 8

Where optic signals are split to create the appropriate number of optical deeds for customers in the service area.

Answer 8

Fiber Distribution Cabinet (FDC)

Question 9

Connects customers to the optical fiber network.

Answer 9

XF3 Gateway

Question 10

Houses the first splitter location of the PON.

Answer 10

Fiber Distribution Cabinet (FDC)

Question 11

Connects directly to fiber optic links to send Ethernet frames.

Answer 11

Optical Line Terminal (OLT)

Question 12

EPON no longer uses _____ frames due to ethernet frames being used.

Answer 12

DOCSIS

Question 13

Used to connect to the cable company’s IP network and convert these signals to DOCSIS.

Answer 13

Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS)

Question 14

In XF3, _____ connectors are used for fiber termination.

Answer 14

SC/UPS

Question 15

(T/F) An EPON network is susceptible to interference from over the air signals, just like an HFC network.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

(T/F) EPON can be used to bring video, voice, internet and home security to Comcast customers.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

_____ cable would only be used in an EPON install to use the MOCA capabilities of the XF3 Gateway

Answer 17

Coax

Question 18

This tap replaces the classic RF tap at the pole or pedestal in EPON.

Answer 18

OptiTap

Question 19

Used to clean ALL fiber connectors, bulkheads, and ports.

Answer 19

One Click Cleaner

Question 20

Used to ensure that all fiber connections are clean of debris and are undamaged.

Answer 20

Fiber Scope

Question 21

Used to measure the quality and quantity of the signal carried by the fiber.

Answer 21

Power Light Meter

Question 22

The bending radius of a 3mm fiber optic cable?

Answer 22

1.25 in

Question 23

Downstream light levels should be between for PHT to pass?

Answer 23

-28.5 and -8dBm

Question 24

The equipment that supports Comcast EPON?

Answer 24

XF3 Gateway and CFG-3

Question 25

What is the best practice for maintenance of a light power meter?

Answer 25

Scope at the beginning of each work day and clean, if needed.

Question 26

What is the only type and color of the fiber connector that will be used to connect an EPON enabled device?

Answer 26

UPC-Blue

Question 27

Communities built from the ground up with fiber networks built in place of traditional HFC networks.

Answer 27

Greenfield

Question 28

Sole purpose to provide fiber based solution to customers.

Answer 28

Greenfield

Question 29

Communities that have been converted over from a HFC network to a fiber PON network.

Answer 29

Brownfield

Question 30

Light levels are verified at _____ on the power light meter.

Answer 30

1550nm