Optical Fiber Communication Quiz

Compared to metallic transmission media, optical fiber cables can carry:

What is the main advantage of using optical fibers over metallic transmission cables?

What type of communication does an optical communication system use?

• Electrical signals

• Light signals

• Sound signals

• Radio signals

What is the typical core material of an optical fiber?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Glass or plastic

• Steel

What type of waves are guided through optical fibers?

• Sound waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Water waves

• Shock waves

What is the latest type of guided transmission medium for digital and data communications applications?

• Copper wires

• Optical fibers

• Coaxial cables

• Twisted pair cables

Which medium does an optical communication system use to contain light waves?

• Air

• Glass or plastic fiber cables

• Metallic cables

• Copper wires

Which of the following is not a characteristic of optical fibers?

• High bandwidth capacity

• Susceptibility to electromagnetic interference

• Low signal attenuation

• Lightweight

What is the primary function of optical fibers in communication systems?

• To transmit electrical power

• To guide light waves

• To amplify signals

• To filter noise

In optical fibers, what is the primary cause of attenuation?

• Electrical resistance

• Magnetic interference

• Absorption and scattering

• Thermal noise