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Preparation Guide for Fiber Optic Fundamentals Written Exam

Exam code: FOT-FOF
Measure your ability to comprehend and define fundamental fiber optic systems and components
Updated: February 5, 2008

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Objectives
The Fiber Optic Fundamentals (FOT-FOF) Written Exam is designed to measure your ability to comprehend and define fundamental fiber optic systems and components.


Exam Requirements
To get pass an exam you need to complete the Fiber Optic Fundamentals (FOT-FOF) Course
Exam consists of 50 multiple choice or true/false questions.
The examinee will be allowed 1 hour to complete the written portion of the exam.
In the event the examinee will fail the written exam, the option to retake exam at a later date is available and additional fee will apply.


Credit Toward Certification
When you pass Fiber Optic Fundamentals Exam you will earn full credit toward the following certifications:
•Full credit toward FiberOptic.com Fundamentals Certificate (FOF)


Preparation Tools and Resources
We make a wealth of preparation tools and resources available to you, including courses, books, practice tests, and FiberOptic.com Web sites. When you are ready to prepare for this exam, here's where you should start.


Skills Being Measured
This certification exam measures your ability to analyze requirements and define fiber optics solution architectures. Before taking the exam, you should be proficient in the job skills listed below.

KEY:  = The course provides a general introductory overview of this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work
= The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You will need to supplement the course with additional work
= The course includes material to prepare you for this task

Skills measured by exam FOT-FOF
Knowledge of Fiber Optics solution concepts (Introduction)
•Fiber Optic advantages and applications
•Characteristics of Singlemode and Multimode fiber
•Fiber bandwidth
•Fiber manufacturing
Knowledge of Cables
•Cable types and construction
•Selection criteria
Knowledge of Connectors and Terminations
•Temporary and permanent connections
•Connector types
•Connector loss issues
•Splicing applications
Knowledge of Enclosures & Panels
•Fiber optic panels: distribution, patch and splice types
Knowledge of Test Equipment
•Power Meter and Light Sources
•Tools & Equipment
•Standards & Methods
•OTDR

Note: This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at FiberOptic.com's sole discretion. FiberOptic.com exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. FiberOptic.com does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use the exam objectives listed in this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

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