Deck 5: Fiber-Optic Technologe

Question 1

One problem with FO systems is their susceptibility to electromagnetic interference. This problem will limit their use in television production facilities.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Due to their advantages, it is predicted that satellites will make all terrestrial land lines (e.g., telephone land-based network) obsolete.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

LED stands for ______.

A) light emitting dialectic
B) laser emitting diode
C) light emitting duranium
D) light emitting diode

Answer 3

light emitting diode

Question 4

Identify and briefly describe two FO applications other than ones used in the communicationsfield .

Question 5

If you had to create a high-capacity communications link to multiple sites, including those in remote regions, would you use FO or satellite technology? Why?

Question 6

In a typical FO relay, a television camera's signal is converted to a ______ signal .

A) distorted
B) optical
C) biometric
D) radiating

Question 7

Describe three advantages offered by FO technology? Are there any disadvantages?