Fiber Optics Installer - Certification Exam Guide

Pass the FOI exam with a strong foundation in fiber optic technology
 
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.
 
This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.
* Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment
* Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives
* Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied
* Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledge
 
If you are seeking a strong knowledge base -- and complete exam prep -- you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

List of contents

Introduction xxvii
 
Assessment Test xxxii
 
Chapter 1 History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access 1
 
Evolution of Light in Communication 2
 
Evolution of Optical Fiber Manufacturing Technology 4
 
Evolution of Optical Fiber Integration and Application 7
 
Broadband since the Turn of the Century 8
 
Summary 10
 
Exam Essentials 11
 
Review Questions 12
 
Chapter Exercises 13
 
Chapter 2 Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission 15
 
The Fiber-Optic Link 16
 
Decibels (dB) 19
 
Absolute Power 25
 
Summary 28
 
Exam Essentials 28
 
Review Questions 29
 
Chapter Exercises 31
 
Chapter 3 Basic Principles of Light 33
 
Light as Electromagnetic Energy 34
 
The Electromagnetic Spectrum 38
 
Refraction 41
 
Total Internal Reflection 45
 
Fresnel Reflections 48
 
Summary 49
 
Exam Essentials 50
 
Review Questions 51
 
Chapter Exercises 54
 
Chapter 4 Optical Fiber Construction and Theory 57
 
Optical Fiber Components 58
 
Tensile Strength 65
 
Manufacturing Optical Fiber 65
 
Mode 69
 
Refractive Index Profiles 71
 
Summary 75
 
Exam Essentials 76
 
Review Questions 77
 
Chapter Exercises 80
 
Chapter 5 Optical Fiber Characteristics 83
 
It All Adds Up 85
 
Dispersion 86
 
Attenuation 95
 
Bending Losses 98
 
Numerical Aperture 102
 
Equilibrium Mode Distribution 104
 
Fiber Specifications and Standards 105
 
Summary 118
 
Exam Essentials 118
 
Review Questions 119
 
Chapter Exercises 123
 
Chapter 6 Safety 127
 
Basic Safety 128
 
Light Sources 130
 
Handling Fiber 137
 
Chemicals 139
 
Site Safety 141
 
Emergencies 143
 
Summary 144
 
Exam Essentials 144
 
Review Questions 146
 
Chapter Exercises 148
 
Chapter 7 Fiber-Optic Cables 149
 
Basic Cable 151
 
Cable Components 153
 
Cable Types 161
 
Cable Duty Specifications 171
 
Cable Termination Methods 172
 
Blown Fiber 174
 
NEC Provisions for Fiber-Optic Cables and Raceways 174
 
Cable Markings and Codes 178
 
Bend Radius Specifications 183
 
Summary 183
 
Exam Essentials 183
 
Review Questions 185
 
Chapter Exercises 189
 
Chapter 8 Splicing 193
 
Why Splice? 194
 
Splicing Safety 203
 
Splicing Equipment 208
 
Splicing Procedures 220
 
Splice Performance Requirements 236
 
Summary 238
 
Exam Essentials 238
 
Review Questions 239
 
Chapter Exercises 241
 
Chapter 9 Connectors 243
 
The Fiber-Optic Connector 245
 
Connection Performance 253
 
Connector Types 267
 
Connector Termination 281
 
Cleaning and Inspection 305
 
Summary 326
 
Exam Essentials 326
 
Review Questions 328
 
Chapter Exercises 332
 
Chapter 10 Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters 335
 
Semiconductor Light Sources 336
 
Light Source Performance Characteristics 339
 
Transmitter Performance Characteristics 348
 
Higher Power Transmitters 362
 
Light Source Safety 363
 
Summary 364
 
Exam Essentials 365
 
Review Questions 366
 
Chapter Exercises 369
 
Chapter 11 Fiber

About the author

Bill Woodward has served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association, International and is a principal electrical engineer based in Chesapeake, VA. He is also the committee chairman of the ETA fiber optic installer (FOI), fiber optic technician (FOT), and fiber optic designer (FOD) certification programs.

Summary

Pass the FOI exam with a strong foundation in fiber optic technology

Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.

This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.
* Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment
* Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives
* Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied
* Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledge

If you are seeking a strong knowledge base -- and complete exam prep -- you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Woodward, Woodward Bill
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2015
• EAN: 9781119011507
• ISBN: 978-1-119-01150-7
• No. of pages: 648
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 236 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; Informatik, Hardware, Netzwerke, Netzwerk, Networking, computer science, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Allg. Hardware, Computer Hardware (general), Glasfaseroptik