Title: Terminate fiber-optic cable.
Course: Telecommunications II (1006-II) > Section: Working with Fiber-Optic Cables

Termination should include

- identifying the different types of fiber-optic cable and the uses of each (e.g., loose-tube, break-out, armored)
- preparing one’s workstation
- describing necessary tools and consumables
- following the connector assembly process
- following safety procedures
- following the steps of termination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What consequences would result if a cable were not terminated properly?
- What safety measures must be considered when terminating all types of fiber?
- When should you test the fiber-optic cable for continuity?