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SCTE - BROADBAND TRANSPORT SPECIALIST
CH 5-8 EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |
DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
CH 1 T/F: When examining optical fibers, if the fiber is not
active, using a video fiber scope is optional.
False
What is used during a mechanical splice to fill an air gap
that may still exist between the 2 fibers?
Index matching gel
Flooding compound
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Pulling lubricant
Weatherproofing agent
Room temperature vulcanizing sealant
Index matching gel
What is the recommended length for the stripping of fiber
optic coating?
2 inches
3 inches
1 inch
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4 inches
2 inches
What does optical return loss represent?
The amount of reflections
End to end attenuation due to distance
Return path loss due to scattering
All the splicers and connections that increase dispersion
The amount of reflections
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What type of connector is used when reflections are a
concern?
APC
UPC
ST
LC
Polished connectors
APC
SCTE - BROADBAND TRANSPORT SPECIALIST
CH 5-8 EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |
DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
CH 1 T/F: When examining optical fibers, if the fiber is not
active, using a video fiber scope is optional.
False
What is used during a mechanical splice to fill an air gap
that may still exist between the 2 fibers?
Index matching gel
Flooding compound
,Page 2 of 78
Pulling lubricant
Weatherproofing agent
Room temperature vulcanizing sealant
Index matching gel
What is the recommended length for the stripping of fiber
optic coating?
2 inches
3 inches
1 inch
,Page 3 of 78
4 inches
2 inches
What does optical return loss represent?
The amount of reflections
End to end attenuation due to distance
Return path loss due to scattering
All the splicers and connections that increase dispersion
The amount of reflections
, Page 4 of 78
What type of connector is used when reflections are a
concern?
APC
UPC
ST
LC
Polished connectors
APC
