CDCP · Question #19
Which of statements below is true?
The correct answer is B. Single-mode cabling is more expensive than multi-mode cabling. Single-mode cabling and multi-mode cabling are two types of fiber optic cables that differ in their core diameter, wavelength, light source, bandwidth, distance, and cost. Single-mode cabling has a smaller core diameter and uses a laser as a light source, which enables it to…
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Which of statements below is true?
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- ASingle-mode cabling can use both LED and laser as a light source.
- BSingle-mode cabling is more expensive than multi-mode cabling.
- CMulti-mode cabling can cross longer distances.
- DMulti-mode cabling is more expensive than single-mode cabling.
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(59 responses)- A2% (1)
- B92% (54)
- C5% (3)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Single-mode cabling and multi-mode cabling are two types of fiber optic cables that differ in their core diameter, wavelength, light source, bandwidth, distance, and cost. Single-mode cabling has a smaller core diameter and uses a laser as a light source, which enables it to transmit data over longer distances and higher bandwidths. However, single-mode cabling is also more expensive than multi- mode cabling, because it requires more precise alignment and splicing, and more costly light sources and connectors. Multi-mode cabling has a larger core diameter and uses LEDs or VCSELs as a light source, which makes it cheaper and easier to install and maintain. However, multi-mode cabling also has a shorter distance and lower bandwidth than single-mode cabling, because it suffers from more modal dispersion and attenuation.
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