You have been asked to design a backbone cable connecting two large campus buildings. Your pathways will include using conduits, maintenance holes, and one section of 100 m (328 ft) of direct buried optical fiber cable. Your choice of fiber optic cable type recommendation is a:

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As the 100 m section of the cable is direct buried, it is important to choose a cable that is designed for direct burial applications. A loose tube cable containing a water blocking compound would be the best choice as it will protect the fiber optic cable from moisture and water damage. The use of conduits and maintenance holes will further protect the cable, but having the additional protection of a water blocking compound will ensure the longevity of the cable.

You Have Been Asked to Design a Backbone Cable Connecting