Fiber
Optic Jargon MiniCourse
Fiber
U MiniCourses are courses on a specific topic that you can
take in about an hour or less. They are based on questions
people ask FOA all the time, so the topics are recommended
by our readers.
Level: Basic
Intended For:
Anyone Trying To Understand Fiber Optics, Fiber Optic Networks, Fiber Broadband, etc.
Designers
of fiber optic communications networks
Users
of fiber optic communications networks
Contractors and techs who install, operate and maintain
them.
Objectives:
From this self-study program you should learn:
The special and unique terms that describe fiber optic technology and networks
How to "speak fiber optics"
How to understand fiber optic designers, contractors, installers, distributors and manufacturers
- Prerequisites
When
you finish, you can take an online test on this course to
qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of Completion." The
test cost for a Fiber U MiniCourse is $10US.
Introduction
The
key to understanding any technology is understanding the language of
the technology – the jargon. This Fiber U MiniCourse gives you an
overview of fiber jargon to introduce you to the language of fiber
optics and help you understand what you will be hearing when
communicating with fiber optic designers, contractors, installers, distributors and manufacturers.
While we try to use the most common terminology, some particular
applications for optical fiber and some manufacturers or users have
their own specialized terms, and when possible, we will try to include
those terms also.
Assignments
For
this lesson plan you will be instructed to watch the
videos, read
the references
and take a quiz (Test Your Knowledge) to complete the
course.
Lesson
Plans
Watch
the videos, read the section in the FOA Guide and take
the quiz. For this course, we recommend watching the
videos first and then reading the FOA Guide page on
Restoration. There is a short quiz you can use to check
your comprehension. The Certificate of Completion test
is based on those materials.
Videos
FOA Lecture: Fiber Optic Jargon - "How to Talk Fiber Optics"
FOA Guide
Fiber Optic Jargon Illustrated
You can also use the definitions in the Glossary or the FOA Online Reference Guide.
Test Your Comprehension
Fiber Optic Jargon Quiz
When
you finish all the assignments you can take an online test
on this course to qualify for a "Fiber U Certificate of
Completion." The test cost is $10US.
Go here to take the Fiber U "Jargon MiniCourse"
Certificate of Completion test. Here
are detail directions if this is your first time
taking a Fiber
U Certificate of Completion exam.
This information is
provided by The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. as a
benefit to those interested in teaching, designing,
manufacturing, selling, installing or using fiber optic
communications systems or networks. It is intended to be
used as an overview and/or basic guidelines and in no
way should be considered to be complete or
comprehensive. These guidelines are strictly the opinion
of the FOA and the reader is expected to use them as a
basis for learning, as a reference and for creating
their own documentation, project specifications, etc.
Those working with fiber optics in the classroom,
laboratory or field should follow all safety rules
carefully. The FOA assumes no liability for the use of
any of this material.
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