BICSI Installer 2 Questions &
Correct Answers
1 - correct answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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:
Correct Answers
1 - correct answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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 answer ✔✔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:
