Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide

  • 8h 47m
  • Bill Woodward
  • Sybex
  • 2015

Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.

This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.

  • Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment
  • Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives
  • Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied
  • Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledge

If you are seeking a strong knowledge base — and complete exam prep — you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

About the Author

Bill Woodward has served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association, International and is a principal electrical engineer based in Chesapeake, VA. He is also the committee chairman of the ETA fiber optic installer (FOI), fiber optic technician (FOT), and fiber optic designer (FOD) certification programs.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Assessment Test
  • History of Fiber Optics and Broadband Access
  • Principles of Fiber-Optic Transmission
  • Basic Principles of Light
  • Optical Fiber Construction and Theory
  • Optical Fiber Characteristics
  • Safety
  • Fiber-Optic Cables
  • Splicing
  • Connectors
  • Fiber-Optic Light Sources and Transmitters
  • Fiber-Optic Detectors and Receivers
  • Cable Installation and Hardware
  • Fiber-Optic System Advantages
  • Test Equipment and Link/Cable Testing
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