Explore topic-wise MCQs in Optical Communication.

This section includes 23 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Optical Communication knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The intrinsic loss through a multimode fiber joint is independent of direction of propagation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

In a single mode fiber, the losses due to lateral offset and angular misalignment are given by 0.20 dB and 0.46 dB respectively. Find the total insertion loss.

A. 0.66 dB
B. 0.26 dB
C. 0.38 dB
D. 0.40 dB
Answer» B. 0.26 dB
3.

Determine coupling efficiency if the misalignment loss in a graded index fiber is 0.102.

A. 0.136
B. 0.898
C. 0.982
D. 0.684
Answer» C. 0.982
4.

A graded index fiber has a parabolic refractive index profile (α=2) and core diameter of 42μm. Estimate an insertion loss due to a 2 μm lateral misalignment when there is index matching and assuming there is uniform illumination of all guided modes only.

A. 0.18
B. 0.106
C. 0.280
D. 0.080
Answer» E.
5.

A step index fiber has a coupling efficiency of 0.906 with uniform illumination of all propagation modes. Find the insertion loss due to lateral misalignment?

A. 0.95 dB
B. 0.40 dB
C. 0.42 dB
D. 0.62 dB
Answer» D. 0.62 dB
6.

Losses caused by factors such as core-cladding diameter, numerical aperture, relative refractive index differences, different refractive index profiles, fiber faults are known as ____________

A. Intrinsic joint losses
B. Extrinsic losses
C. Insertion losses
D. Coupling losses
Answer» B. Extrinsic losses
7.

Two joined graded index fibers that are perfectly aligned have refractive indices αR = 1.93 for receiving fiber αE = 2.15 for emitting fiber. Calculate the coupling loss.

A. 0.23 dB
B. 0.16 dB
C. 0.82 dB
D. 0.76 dB
Answer» B. 0.16 dB
8.

Two joined step index fibers are perfectly aligned. What is the coupling loss of numerical aperture are NAR= 0.26 for emitting fiber?

A. -0.828 dB
B. -0.010 dB
C. -0.32 dB
D. 0.32 dB
Answer» C. -0.32 dB
9.

The ratio r = (n1 – n)/(n1 – n) indicates ____________

A. Fresnel reflection
B. Reflection coefficient
C. Refraction coefficient
D. Angular power distribution coefficient
Answer» C. Refraction coefficient
10.

A measure of amount of optical fiber emitted from source that can be coupled into a fiber is termed as ______________

A. Radiance
B. Angular power distribution
C. Coupling efficiency
D. Power-launching
Answer» D. Power-launching
11.

A_STEP_INDEX_FIBER_HAS_A_COUPLING_EFFICIENCY_OF_0.906_WITH_UNIFORM_ILLUMINATION_OF_ALL_PROPAGATION_MODES._FIND_THE_INSERTION_LOSS_DUE_TO_LATERAL_MISALIGNMENT??$

A. 0.95 dB
B. 0.40 dB
C. 0.42 dB
D. 0.62 dB
Answer» D. 0.62 dB
12.

Determine coupling efficiency if the misalignment loss in a graded index fiber is 0.102$

A. 0.136
B. 0.898
C. 0.982
D. 0.684
Answer» C. 0.982
13.

A_graded_index_fiber_has_a_parabolic_refractive_index_profile_(α=2)_and_core_diameter_of_42μm._Estimate_an_insertion_loss_due_to_a_2_μm_lateral_misalignment_when_there_is_index_matching_and_assuming_there_is_uniform_illumination_of_all_guided_modes_only.$#

A. 0.180
B. 0.106
C. 0.280
D. 0.080
Answer» E.
14.

The intrinsic loss through a multimode fiber joint is independent of direction of propagation. State whether the given statement is true or false

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

In_a_single_mode_fiber,_the_losses_due_to_lateral_offset_and_angular_misalignment_are_given_by_0.20_dB_and_0.46_dB_respectively._Find_the_total_insertion_loss

A. 0.66 dB
B. 0.26 dB
C. 0.38 dB
D. 0.40 dB
Answer» B. 0.26 dB
16.

Losses caused by factors such as core-cladding diameter, numerical aperture, relative refractive index differences, different refractive index profiles, fiber faults are known a?

A. Intrinsic joint losses
B. Extrinsic losses
C. Insertion losses
D. Coupling losses
Answer» B. Extrinsic losses
17.

How many types of misalignments occur when joining compatible fiber?

A. One
B. Two
C. Five
D. Three
Answer» E.
18.

Two joined graded index fibers that are perfectly aligned have refractive indices αR=1.93for receiving fiber αE= 2.15 for emitting fiber. Calculate the coupling loss$

A. 0.23 dB
B. 0.16 dB
C. 0.82 dB
D. 0.76 dB
Answer» B. 0.16 dB
19.

Two joined step index fibers are perfectly aligned. What is the coupling loss of numerical aperture are NAR= 0.26 for emitting fiber?

A. -0.828 dB
B. -0.010 dB
C. -0.32 dB
D. 0.32 dB
Answer» C. -0.32 dB
20.

A particular GaAs fiber has a Fresnel reflection magnitude of 17.6% i.e. 0.176. Find the power loss between the source and the fiber?

A. 0.86 dB
B. 0.78 dB
C. 0.84 dB
D. 0.83 dB
Answer» D. 0.83 dB
21.

A GaAs optical source having a refractive index of 3.2 is coupled to a silica fiber having a refractive index of 1.42. Determine Fresnel reflection at interface in terms of percentage.

A. 13.4%
B. 17.4%
C. 17.6%
D. 14.8%
Answer» E.
22.

The ratio r = (n1 – n)/ (n1 – n) indicates$

A. Fresnel reflection
B. Reflection coefficient
C. Refraction coefficient
D. Angular power distribution coefficient
Answer» C. Refraction coefficient
23.

A measure of amount of optical fiber emitted from source that can be coupled into a fiber is termed as

A. Radiance
B. Angular power distribution
C. Coupling efficiency
D. Power-launching
Answer» D. Power-launching