12.a. Which test can be used to measure splice loss? A. Tensile measurement B. OTDR C. Bit error rate test D. Continuity test 12.b. Which type of test should be performed on an installed cable after it has been terminated? A. Bit error rate test B. Continuity test C. OTDR D. Tensile measurement

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12.a. Which test can be used to measure splice loss?
A. Tensile measurement
B. OTDR
C. Bit error rate test
D. Continuity test

12.b. Which type of test should be performed on an installed cable after it has been terminated?
A. Bit error rate test
B. Continuity test
C. OTDR
D. Tensile measurement

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The portion of the optical power that does not pass through the splice and is radiated out of the fiber is referred to as splice loss. The comparatively tiny amount of optical power reflected by fusion splices gives it a significant edge over rival fiber connectivity systems.

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