Quiz on Fiber Optic Networks

What is the primary function of fiber optic cables?

• To convert electrical signals into light

• To store data

• To transmit electrical signals

• To amplify sound

Who were the researchers that patented the first fiber optic network?

• Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Galileo Galilei

• Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg

• Robert Maurer, Donald Keck, and Peter Schultz

• Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and Alexander Graham Bell

What is a significant advantage of fiber optic cables over copper cables?

• Lower installation cost

• More flexible

• Higher bandwidth capacity

• Easier to install

What type of light does Single Mode Fiber Optic transmit?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• Radio waves

What is a disadvantage of fiber optic cables?

• They are easier to maintain

• They have a larger diameter

• They are more expensive to install

• They are immune to electromagnetic interference

What is the purpose of a splitter in a fiber optic network?

• To separate optical power from one input to multiple outputs

• To amplify the signal

• To protect the cables from damage

• To connect two different types of cables

What is the typical diameter of the core in Single Mode Fiber?

• Less than 5 microns

• More than 100 microns

• Between 8.3 - 10 microns

• 30 - 60 microns

Which of the following is a component of fiber optic cables?

• Copper wire

• Aluminum casing

• Core

• Plastic tubing

What is a key characteristic of the light propagation in fiber optics?

• It is bidirectional

• It is always visible

• It is unidirectional

• It requires electrical signals

What is the primary material used in the construction of fiber optic cables?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Silica glass

• Aluminum