A communication system that uses pure glass fibers to transmit digital data is fiber optics.
True
Digital data is sent over beams of light.
True
What is not an advantage of fiber optics?
High temp environments require specialized safeguards/equipment
What is not a disadvantage of fiber optics?
Less weight
An advantage of fiber optics is that long runs do not require amplification.
False
Short runs require amplification.
False
Each bend/curve loses some of the signal strength.
True
Which is more refractive?
Core
Light must be launched at any angle, to successfully refract through the fiber optics.
False
If light is launched straight on, it will fail because it will not refract.
True
Laser light will only damage your eyes if you can see it.
False
White laser light cannot be seen but will damage your eyes.
True
Fiber optics is stated as being made of glass, this glass is tempered glass and does not break.
-False
You may work with broken fiber optics and not use gloves, if you are careful.
False
Boeing data states that fiber optic repairs are usually beyond the six inches of termination.
-False
Fiber optic repairing has been approved to be used on aircraft.
True
Fiber optics can be cleaned by wiping it with a dry shop towel.
False
Fiber optic cables have near zero tolerance for unwanted materials; oils, dirt.
True
You can easily inspect the fiber optics with the naked eye.
-False
Using a microscope or magnifier to view the free end of any optical fiber connected to the 180XL is recommended.
False
Always aim the free end of an active fiber at a reflective surface.
False
A flashing red light on the 180XL indicates what?
batteries are low
The 180XL identifies what problems with the fiber optics?
All of the above
Blowing on the end of a fiber being tested will packed dirt not lift dirt away.
True