Q. The fiber should be________________ to avoid deterioration of the optical transmission characteristics resulting from mode-coupling-induced micro-bending.

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Q. The diffusion of hydrogen into optical fiber affects the ______________

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Q. __________ can induce a considerable amount of attenuation in optical fibers.

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Q. The radiation-induced attenuation can be reduced through photo-bleaching.

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Q. The losses due to hydrogen absorption and reaction with fiber deposits can be temporary.

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Q. The losses caused due to hydrogen absorption mechanisms are in the range of ___________

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Q. The cable must be designed such that the strain on the fiber in the cable does not exceed __________

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Q. How many categories exists in case of cable design?

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Q. How many types of buffer jackets are used in fiber buffering?

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Q. Loose tube buffer jackets exhibits a low resistance to movement of the fiber.

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Q. An inclusion of one or more structural members in an optical fiber so as to serve as a cable core foundation around which the buffer fibers may be wrapped is called _____________

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Q. Which of the following is not a strength member used in optical cable?

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Q. When the stranding approach consists of individual elements (e.g. single-fiber or multi fiber loose tube buffer) than the cable is termed as _____________

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Q. The primary function of the structural member is load bearing.

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Q. What is the Young’s modulus of Kevlar, an aromatic polyester?

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Q. The cable is normally covered with an outer plastic sheath to reduce _______________

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