The Decision Regarding the Number of Optical Fibers to Install

question 315

Multiple Choice

The decision regarding the number of optical fibers to install (fiber strand count) in a backbone depends largely on all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Level of multiplexing
• B) Intended end-user applications
• C) Physical topology of the cabling system
• D) Distance between telecommunications room (TR)
• E) Cabling system configuration

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