BICSI Certification BICSI Fiber Optic Systems 2

Question 1

What is the IEC standard classification for a physical-contact (PC) optical fiber connector polish?

Accepted Answer

IEC Grade B

Answer

IEC Grade A

Answer

IEC Grade C

Answer

IEC Grade D

Question 2

Which wavelength is primarily used for testing and transmitting data on OM3/OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber?

Accepted Answer

850 nm

Answer

1310 nm

Answer

1550 nm

Answer

1625 nm

Question 3

What is the minimum bend radius for optical fiber cable during installation to prevent signal loss and physical damage?

Accepted Answer

20 times the cable diameter

Answer

10 times the cable diameter

Answer

30 times the cable diameter

Answer

40 times the cable diameter

Question 4

In a BICSI fiber optic system, what is the purpose of using an APC (angled physical contact) connector?

Accepted Answer

To reduce back-reflection (return loss) by angling the ferrule end-face

Answer

To increase connector insertion durability

Answer

To simplify field termination without polishing

Answer

To allow use with both single-mode and multimode fiber

Question 5

What maximum channel loss budget does ANSI/TIA-568 allow for an OM4 multimode fiber horizontal channel?

Accepted Answer

2.9 dB

Answer

1.0 dB

Answer

1.5 dB

Answer

2.0 dB

Question 6

Which testing method is recommended by BICSI and TIA for certifying installed fiber optic cabling links?

Accepted Answer

Light source and power meter (insertion loss method)

Answer

OTDR trace only

Answer

Visual fault locator inspection

Answer

Chromatic dispersion measurement