For most of 2008, my monthly columns in Electrical Contractor
have been about fiber optic network design. The goal is to
educate you on the process of designing fiber optic networks,
and now it’s time for a pop quiz. The correct answers and
explanations are in red. Questions for this quiz are based on
Jim Hayes’s columns on fiber optic design from April and May
2008. 1. Fiber optic network designers should have an in-depth
knowledge of ________. A. Fiber optic components and systems B.
Installation processes C. All applicable standards, codes and
any other local regulations D. All of the above Understanding
all these is necessary for the designer to properly design a
fiber optic network. 2. The first requirement that must be
considered for a new fiber optic project is ________. A. The
customer’s communications system requirements B. Where the cable
plant will be run C. Whether it will be multimode or single-mode
fiber D. The customer’s budget Everything in the network design
depends on the customer’s communic