Lesson 2

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When a cable is installed with a bend radius greater than that specified, the
following may occur:
User response:
Attenuation losses
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to immerse the optical fiber in the second
direction.
User response:
1. Unroll the remaining cable from the coil
2. Arrange the cable in circles
3. Verify that a winch is installed at the end
4. Fix the excess and place an identification plate
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to install a fiber optic cable in a subduct.
User response:
1. Move the reel to one of the ends of the trench
2. Unroll the subduct in the trench
3. Join the subducts
4. Introduce the fiber through the subduct
Result:
Correct!
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Choose the three steps you must perform when completing the installation in an
underground conduit.
User response:
Cover all holes that have been opened for the installation of cables
Verify that all identification plates with the correct data have been installed
Check that the excess cables are placed with the figure of eight method
Result:
Correct!
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An installer will carry out the fiber optic cabling with a subduct. What is the first
action you should take when you arrive at the location?
User response:
Cordon off the installation area with caution tape
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Underground Facility 2
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A fiber optic installer is going to work on a pole, which is located in an area with
many trees. What type of installation should you perform under this condition?
User response:
Installation with a set of pulleys
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Aerial installation
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Order the steps you must follow to install fiber optic cable on a pole with a
parked rail.
User response:
1. Mount pulleys on all posts
2. Place the coil near the starting post
3. Install the traction-link-twister device to pull the cable
4. Pull the guide cable with the winch
5. Fix the cable to the posts leaving excess length
Result:
Correct!
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An installer arrives at a well where he will install fiber optic cabling. What is the
first action you should take in this situation?
User response:
Ventilate the well to avoid problems due to toxic gases
Result:
Correct!
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From the following options, choose the tool you do NOT need to perform a
subduct installation.
User response:
concrete duct
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Correct!
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An installer realizes that in an underground fiber optic work there are splices in
the wiring. In this situation, what should the installer do?
User response:
Perform the figure eight method at each end of the wiring
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Underground installation 1

Other
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Order the steps you must follow to install a fiber optic cable in a subduct.
User response:
1. Move the reel to one of the ends of the trench
2. Unroll the subduct in the trench
3. Join the subducts
4. Introduce the fiber through the subduct
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to lubricate the optical fiber.
User response:
1. Review lubricant performance with the supplier
2. Pour the fiber optic lubricant into the funnel
3. Hold the equipment firmly while pulling the cable
4. Clamp fiber optic cable with lubrication equipment ring
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Underground installation 1
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Order the steps you must follow to install fiber optic cable on a pole with a
parked rail.
User response:
1. Mount pulleys on all posts
2. Place the coil near the starting post
3. Install the traction-link-twister device to pull the cable
4. Pull the guide cable with the winch
5. Fix the cable to the posts leaving excess length
Result:
Correct!
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A fiber optic installer carries a set of pulleys as a work tool to perform an
installation in an underground duct. Is this action correct?
User response:
No, since the pulleys are only suitable for installation on poles
Result:
Correct!
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An installer realizes that in an underground fiber optic work there are splices in
the wiring. In this situation, what should the installer do?
User response:
Make loops of 15 and 5 meters of splice at each end
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to install fiber optic cable on a pole with a
moving rail.
User response:
1. Place the coil near the starting post
2. Mount fasteners on all posts
3. Unroll the cable from the top
4. Raise the fiber to the guide wire or “stayer” with a hook or “pole”
5. Tie the cable to the steel “stay” with twist knots, then secure to a clamp
6. Walk the coil until it is 18 meters in front of the next pole
7. Raise the cable and place it in the clamp temporarily
8. Tie the cable to the fastener in the same way and leave an extension of the
cable on each post
Result:
Correct!
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From the following options, choose the tool you do NOT need to perform a
subduct installation.
User response:
concrete duct
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to immerse the optical fiber in the second
direction.
User response:
1. Unroll the remaining cable from the coil
2. Arrange the cable in circles
3. Verify that a winch is installed at the end
4. Fix the excess and place an identification plate
Result:
Correct!
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An installer arrives at a well where he will install fiber optic cabling. What is the
first action you should take in this situation?
User response:
Ventilate the well to avoid problems due to toxic gases
Result:
Correct!
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An installer is going to carry out the fiber optic cabling with a subduct. What is
the first action you should take when you arrive at the location?
User response:
Verify that safety supports are installed in place
Result:
Correct!
Lesson 2
When terminating fiber optic cables, what type of polishing paper should you
NOT use?
User response:
12 microns
Result:
Correct!
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You must attach a dust protector to the connector when the cable is terminated:
User response:
It will connect near the floor
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Termination and closure of fiber optic
cables
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What part of the fusion splicer generates the arc to fusion optical fibers?
User response:
Electrodes
Result:
Correct!
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When stripping a fiber optic cable you must locate the end of the cable and mark
a distance with the marker. How long should this distance measure?
User response:
15cm
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Cutting and stripping the fiber optic cable
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Orders the steps that must be followed to close finished fiber optic cables.
User response:
1. Place the adapters on the front panel of the box and plug the optical connectors
into the inside of the box
2. Prepare the fiber optic cable
3. Fasten the fiber optic cable with plastic ties to the support of the optical box
4. Remove the protective cover from the junction plate and remove the
containers
5. Terminate the cables and place them on the splice plate
6. Route the fiber optic cable through the cable entry hole
7. Remove the cover and cable protection from the rear panel of the optical box
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Termination and closure of fiber optic
cables
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When using the splicer to make a fiber optic splice, what is the first condition
you have to verify?
User response:
The splicer must be on a firm, horizontal surface
Result:
Correct!
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What part of the splicer keeps the fiber aligned?
User response:
V groove
Result:
Correct!
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During fusion splicing of optical fibers, you should remove the fiber from the
furnace when:
User response:
The splicer alarm sounds
Result:
Correct!
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After closing finished fiber optic cables, what is the last action you should take?
User response:
Install the junction plate protection and assemble the optical box
Result:
Correct!
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In the procedure of closing finished cables, what is the length of fiber optic cable
that you should cut and strip?
User response:
150cm
Result:
Correct!
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When you cut an optical fiber with the precision cutter, what is the last action
you should perform?
User response:
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Cutting and stripping the fiber optic cable
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When preparing a cable for cutting, how many centimeters of jacket should you
remove from the cable?
User response:
5cm
Result:
Correct!
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During fusion splicing of optical fibers, you should remove the fiber from the
furnace when:
User response:
The splicer alarm sounds
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to cut the optical fiber using the precision cutter.
User response:
1. Remove the lining from the fibers to expose them using the wire stripping
pliers
2. Clean the fiber with a tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol
3. Lift the cutter retaining cover
4. Lift the top cover of the cutter
5. Place the fiber inside the cutter
6. Lower the retaining cover and the top cover
7. Slide the cutting disc until you hear a click
8. Lift the covers to remove the fiber
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Cutting and stripping the fiber optic cable
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In the procedure of closing finished cables, what is the length of fiber optic cable
that you should cut and strip?
User response:
150cm
Result:
Correct!
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How many centimeters of optical fiber should you place inside the precision
cutter?
User response:
16cm
Result:
Correct!
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What part of the fusion splicer generates the arc to fusion optical fibers?
User response:
Electrodes
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to splice the optical fiber with the splicer.
User response:
1. Insert a tube of heat-shrinkable material into one of the fibers to be joined
2. Open the splicer cover and lift the supports
3. Place the fibers close to the electrodes
4. Lower the supports and close the lid
5. Press the button that aligns the optical fibers
6. Press the button to perform the fusion
7. Slide the heat-shrink tube to cover the splice area
8. Place the heat-shrink tube inside the oven, close the lid and heat the oven.
9. Remove the splicer splice
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Fiber optic splicing
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What part of the splicer keeps the fiber aligned?
User response:
V groove
Result:
Correct!
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From the options below, choose three tools that you should use to remove the
coating from fiber optic cables.
User response:
Cutting pliers
Wire stripper pliers
Curved blade knife
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Tools for removing coating

Other
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When using the splicer to make a fiber optic splice, what is the first condition
you have to verify?
User response:
The splicer must be on a firm, horizontal surface
Result:
Correct!
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Of the following options, which tool should you use to cut the optical fiber
precisely and into different diameters?
User response:
Cutter
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps that must be followed to strip the fiber optic cable.
User response:
1. Locate the end of the cable where the splice is required.
2. Cut the outer sheath of the cable in a circular manner where the mark is
3. Linearly cut the cable jacket from the end to the first cut
4. Remove the cover
5. Pull the ripcord to cut the cable as far as necessary
6. Peel the inner cover
7. Separate loose tubes
Result:
Correct!
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When stripping a fiber optic cable you must locate the end of the cable and mark
a distance with the marker. How long should this distance measure?
User response:
10cm
Result:
Correct!
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How many centimeters of optical fiber should you place inside the precision
cutter?
User response:
16cm
Result:
Correct!
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What part of the fusion splicer generates the arc to fusion optical fibers?
User response:
Electrodes
Result:
Correct!
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Order the steps you must follow to cut the optical fiber using the precision cutter.
User response:
1. Remove the lining from the fibers to expose them using the wire stripping
pliers
2. Clean the fiber with a tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol
3. Lift the top cover of the cutter
4. Lift the cutter retaining cover
5. Place the fiber inside the cutter
6. Lower the retaining cover and the top cover
7. Slide the cutting disc until you hear a click
8. Lift the covers to remove the fiber
Result:
Correct!
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You must attach a dust protector to the connector when the cable is terminated:
User response:
Will be used in indoor installations
Result:
You need to reinforce the topic: Termination and closure of fiber optic
cables
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When finishing the termination of a fiber optic cable, what is the last action you
should take?
User response:
Check that there is no damage to the ferrule or fiber
Result:
Correct!
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During fusion splicing of optical fibers, you should remove the fiber from the
furnace when:
User response:
The splicer alarm sounds
Result:
Correct!