A company has a singlemode fiberoptic connection between its

A company has a singlemode fiberoptic connection between its - CompTIA-N10-009

Question

A company has a single-mode fiber-optic connection between its main office and its satellite office located 30 kilometers away. The connection stopped working, so a technician used an OTDR and found that there is a break in the cable approximately 12.4 kilometers from the main office. Which of the following tools is required to fix this fiber optic connection?

Answers

Cable snips
correct

Fusion splicer
Media converter
Cable crimper

Explanation

Correct Answer: B. Fusion splicer

A fusion splicer is used to repair broken fiber-optic cables by fusing (or welding) the two broken ends of the fiber together. This ensures minimal signal loss and provides a durable, high-quality connection. In the scenario described, the technician found a break in the cable using an OTDR, and a fusion splicer is the correct tool to fix the connection.

Why the other options are incorrect:

Cable snips:
- Cable snips are used to cut cables, not to repair them. While they might be used to trim damaged ends of the fiber, they do not address the need to reconnect or repair the cable.
Media converter:
- Media converters are used to convert one media type to another (e.g., fiber to Ethernet). They are not relevant to repairing a broken fiber-optic cable.
Cable crimper:
- Cable crimpers are used to attach connectors (e.g., RJ-45) to copper cables like Cat 5e or Cat 6. They are not suitable for repairing fiber-optic cables.