Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide

Introduction

The term “broadband” commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than the traditional dial-up access. Without fiber optics, broadband as we know it today would not exist. Fiber optics is the backbone of the global telecommunications system. No other transmission medium can move the high rates of data over the long distances required to support the global telecommunications system. This technology works so well that the typical user may not be aware that it even exists.

This book focuses on building a solid foundation in fiber-optic theory and application. It describes in great detail fiber-optic cable technology, connectorization, and splicing. It examines the electronic technology built into fiber-optic ...