CHAPTER 3 Fiber-Optic Cable Introduction For the Network+ Certification Exam, you should be able to implement the appropriate fiber-optic cabling solution for a given network and troubleshoot common fiber-optic connectivity and performance issues. You should also be familiar with fiber-optic installation and troubleshooting tools. Practice 3.1 Place an X next to each statement that describes a characteristic of fiber-optic cable. Provides for data security Immune to electromagnetic interference Lightweight and small in diameter Safety 1. 2. Resistant to breaks and bends in the fiber-optic core 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Does not require a high level of expertise to install a connector Wide bandwidth Resistant to corrosion and water Supports data transmission over longer distances than copper-core cable Practice 3.2 For each of the following, select the word that best completes the sentence. Terms may be used more than once. electromagnetic wave 1. Light is classified as electromagnetic energy and is classified in the spectrum chart with radio waves. 2. A(n) wavelength is a form of energy that behaves like a wave and can travel through a vacuum. 3. Light energy can be described using the term frequency, but the preferred term is 4. In relation to light waves,, measured in nanometers. is the length of one complete cycle and is typically