NCTI 2-3 questions with correct answers

What is the difference between the FTTN and FTTC topologies? Answer An FTTC is allowed a smaller number of RF amplifiers between the optical fiber and the customer premises. What are the three categories of the fiber-optic cable used to identify the location of the fiber in the network? Answer Truck, branch, and drop Which type of fiber topology used in a PON places the PON splitters at the headend while providing one designated fiber for every customer premise? Answer Home-run Which PON element uses patch panels? Answer ODN What is the one main function of the FDH? Answer The FDH provides effective fiber management by grouping splitters into local serving areas. What is the purpose of the MST? Answer It provides access to connect fiber-optic cable drops from the customer premises to the network. What is the purpose of a fiber demarcation box? Answer It provides a safe place to splice, split, distribute, store, and cross-connect fiber optics. How are optical splitters used in the forward path? Answer As passive branching devices that divide an optical signal across multiple output fibers.