BICSI Installer 2 EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The decrease in magnitude or the power loss of a signal that propagates between
points, expressed in decibels (dB) as the ratio of received signal to transmitted
signal level.
2 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
A range of frequencies available for signaling expressed in hertz (Hz). It is used
to denote the potential information handling capacity of the medium, device, or
system.
3 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
,1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The attenuation of a signal as it passes through an optical fiber cable medium.
Cable loss is normally expressed in decibels (dB) and increases with frequency.
4 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The outer concentric glass layer that surrounds the optical fiber core and has a
lower index of refraction than the core.
5 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
A mechanical device used to provide a means for aligning, attaching, and
achieving continuity between conductors or optical fibers.
,6 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
1. The loss of signal resulting from the scattering of light pulses as they are
transmitted through a medium. 2. The widening or spreading out of the modes
in light pulses as it progresses along an optical fiber. 3. The characteristics of
the sound coverage field of a speaker.
7 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The alignment sleeve portion of an optical connector used to protect and align
the stripped optical fiber.
8 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
, Definition:
Abbreviation for fiber connector. The device used to hold and align one or more
fibers in interface with another fiber or fibers (when not referring to the specific
type of connector designated FC).
9 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
An assembly used to increase the effective outer diameter of strands within an
optical fiber cable to enable connector termination, typically provided in with 6
or 12 strand configurations. Also called a fan out.
10 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The signal loss resulting from the insertion of a component, or link, or channel,
between a transmitter and receiver (often referred to as attenuation).
11 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The decrease in magnitude or the power loss of a signal that propagates between
points, expressed in decibels (dB) as the ratio of received signal to transmitted
signal level.
2 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
A range of frequencies available for signaling expressed in hertz (Hz). It is used
to denote the potential information handling capacity of the medium, device, or
system.
3 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
,1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The attenuation of a signal as it passes through an optical fiber cable medium.
Cable loss is normally expressed in decibels (dB) and increases with frequency.
4 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The outer concentric glass layer that surrounds the optical fiber core and has a
lower index of refraction than the core.
5 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
A mechanical device used to provide a means for aligning, attaching, and
achieving continuity between conductors or optical fibers.
,6 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
1. The loss of signal resulting from the scattering of light pulses as they are
transmitted through a medium. 2. The widening or spreading out of the modes
in light pulses as it progresses along an optical fiber. 3. The characteristics of
the sound coverage field of a speaker.
7 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The alignment sleeve portion of an optical connector used to protect and align
the stripped optical fiber.
8 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
, Definition:
Abbreviation for fiber connector. The device used to hold and align one or more
fibers in interface with another fiber or fibers (when not referring to the specific
type of connector designated FC).
9 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
An assembly used to increase the effective outer diameter of strands within an
optical fiber cable to enable connector termination, typically provided in with 6
or 12 strand configurations. Also called a fan out.
10 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
Choose Correct Term:
1. Attenuation, 2. Bandwidth, 3. Cable Loss, 4. Cladding, 5. Connector, 6.
Dispersion, 7. Ferrule (Optical Fiber), 8. FC, 9. Furcating Harness, 10. Insertion
Loss, 11. LC Connector/Adapter, 12. Multimode Optical Fiber, 13. SFF, 14. SC
Definition:
The signal loss resulting from the insertion of a component, or link, or channel,
between a transmitter and receiver (often referred to as attenuation).
11 - CORRECT ANSWERS KEY TERMS
