1. Fusion Splicer – Core Alignment Technology

Which motor configuration is used in TRUE core-to-core alignment splicers?

1. 4 Motors
2. 6 Motors
3. 2 Motors

2. Cladding Alignment Splicers

Which motor configuration is most common for cladding-alignment type splicers?

1. 3 Motors
2. 4 Motors
3. 6 Motors
4. 1 Motor + 1 Fixed Clamp

3. Fusion Splicer – What Layer Is Actually Melted?

A fusion splicer welds optical fibers by aligning and melting their:

1. Coating Layer
2. Core Layer
3. Cladding Layer
4. Core + Cladding Layer
5. Coating + Cladding only

4. Common Splice Sleeve Sizes

Which splice protection sleeve sizes are commonly used in the field?

1. 40 mm
2. 45 mm
3. 60 mm
4. All of the above
5. Only 60 mm is correct

5. Why Do Splicer Batteries Get Damaged?

1. Leaving it uncharged for long time
2. Charging overnight every day
3. Using until 0% discharge
4. All of the options are wrong
5. All of the options are correct

6. Typical Electrode Life Count

What is the typical electrode life for most standard fusion splicers?

1. 2,000
2. 3,500
3. 4,500
4. 5,600
5. 10,000

7. Causes of High Splice Loss

Which can cause high splice loss?

1. Bad cleaver angle
2. Electrode life expired
3. Fiber not cleaned
4. ARC power too high
5. Lens dirty
6. Wrong cleave length
7. Wrong fiber type mismatch
8. All are correct
9. None are correct

8. Cleaver Not Cutting Fiber – Reasons

1. Blade is dull
2. Blade not rotated
3. Fiber grip dirty
4. Fiber inserted too deep or too short
5. All are correct
6. None are correct

9. Power Meter Shows Wrong Reading Because:

1. Reference / Zero dB not set
2. Dirty connector
3. Wrong wavelength selected
4. Fiber broken
5. Loose adapter
6. All of the above
7. None of them

10. Typical SMF Loss at 1310 nm

1. 0.25 dB/km
2. 0.35 dB/km
3. 0.18 dB/km
4. Depends on G.652 vs G.657

11. Typical SMF Loss at 1550 nm

1. 0.25 dB/km
2. 0.35 dB/km
3. 0.20 dB/km

12. Which One Is Single-Mode Fiber?

1. OS2
2. MM
3. G.651
4. G.655

13. Which Connector Gives Better Return Loss?

1. APC
2. UPC
3. XPC

14. OTDR Is Used For:

1. Fault location
2. Total distance
3. Splice loss measurement
4. Connector loss
5. Bend loss
6. All of the above
7. None of them

15. How to Keep Optical Power Meter Safe?

1. Use and keep
2. Use and never clean
3. Clean before use
4. Clean before and after use
5. Keep without cap

16. Testing Equipment Can Be Damaged By:

1. Dust
2. Water
3. ARC power
4. VFL red light
5. Dust + Water

17. Which Device Gives Red Light?

1. OTDR
2. OPM
3. VFL
4. VFF