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NCTI Field Tech 2 to 3 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
What is one reason why broadband cable operators install
fiber optic cables in stages instead of changing the
infrastructure all at once Ans: Changing the
infrastructure all at once would cause too many service
disruptions
What is the difference between FTTN and FTTC Ans:
FTTC is allowed a smaller number of RF amplifiers
between the optical fiber and the customer premises
Which of these components is used in a PON(Passive
Optical Network) Ans: Optical Splitters
Which type of Star topology used in a PON(Passive
Optical Network) places the PON splitters into FATS(Fiber
Access Terminals) located deep in the network and closer
to the customer premises than the centralized split Ans:
Distributed Star
Which element of a PON(Passive Optical Network) uses a
Bragg grating filter Ans: OLT(Optical Line Terminal)
Which element of a PON(Passive Optical Network) uses
Patch Panels Ans: ODN(Optical Distribution Network)
What is it about Radio Frequency over Glass(RFoG) that
made broadband cable operators envision using it to
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make a seamless transition from the legacy hybrid/fiber
coax(HFC) architecture over to a gigabit-capable passive
optical network (GPON) or Ethernet passive optical
network (EPON) Ans: RFoG can operate in parallel with
GPON or EPON, which eliminates the need for any
downtime during the transition
How are optical splitters used in the forward path Ans: In
the forward path, optical splitters are used as passive
branching devices that divide an optical signal across
multiple output fibers
Which of the following describes a fiber pigtail Ans:
Fiber-optic cable with pre-connectorized ends
Heat Shrink tubing is installed over the fusion-splice to
strengthen and protect it. When should the heat shrink
be installed on the fiber Ans: Before stripping the plastic
coating from the fiber
Which of the following is a method for controlling
expectations Ans: focus on the bigger picture rather than
smaller tasks
Which of the following best describes stereotyped
thinking Ans: Presuming that all members of a group
have certain characteristics
The attribute of being "active" as a critical thinker means
Ans: You observe and take notes relevant to the issue
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What kind of reasoning is described as applying a general
statement that you know to be true to a new situation
Ans: Deductive
It is essential to pay attention to warning signs of stress
overload. Poor attitude is one of the behaviors that may
indicate that you are overstressed. What are the
symptoms of poor attitude behavior Ans: A significant
change in attitude with a noticeable movement toward
negative, hostile, cynical, or paranoid thoughts
You are at a customer's house and you are asking the
customer whether the problem is intermittent or
constant. Which step are you using from the six-step
troubleshooting process Ans: Identifying the problem
Why should you take the time to take notes and
accurately record data at each job location Ans: Notes
and recorded data are tools that can help you accurately
remember events at a site that can help you determine a
plan of action or evaluate the decisions you made
You are at a customer's home and you believe you have
solved the problem. When you check to be sure there are
no new problems, which step are you using Ans:
Verifying the Solution
To break the habit of a negative self-talk cycle Ans: Tell
yourself "not now" and move onto a positive thought
whenever negative thoughts occur
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NCTI Field Tech 2 to 3 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
What is one reason why broadband cable operators install
fiber optic cables in stages instead of changing the
infrastructure all at once Ans: Changing the
infrastructure all at once would cause too many service
disruptions
What is the difference between FTTN and FTTC Ans:
FTTC is allowed a smaller number of RF amplifiers
between the optical fiber and the customer premises
Which of these components is used in a PON(Passive
Optical Network) Ans: Optical Splitters
Which type of Star topology used in a PON(Passive
Optical Network) places the PON splitters into FATS(Fiber
Access Terminals) located deep in the network and closer
to the customer premises than the centralized split Ans:
Distributed Star
Which element of a PON(Passive Optical Network) uses a
Bragg grating filter Ans: OLT(Optical Line Terminal)
Which element of a PON(Passive Optical Network) uses
Patch Panels Ans: ODN(Optical Distribution Network)
What is it about Radio Frequency over Glass(RFoG) that
made broadband cable operators envision using it to
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make a seamless transition from the legacy hybrid/fiber
coax(HFC) architecture over to a gigabit-capable passive
optical network (GPON) or Ethernet passive optical
network (EPON) Ans: RFoG can operate in parallel with
GPON or EPON, which eliminates the need for any
downtime during the transition
How are optical splitters used in the forward path Ans: In
the forward path, optical splitters are used as passive
branching devices that divide an optical signal across
multiple output fibers
Which of the following describes a fiber pigtail Ans:
Fiber-optic cable with pre-connectorized ends
Heat Shrink tubing is installed over the fusion-splice to
strengthen and protect it. When should the heat shrink
be installed on the fiber Ans: Before stripping the plastic
coating from the fiber
Which of the following is a method for controlling
expectations Ans: focus on the bigger picture rather than
smaller tasks
Which of the following best describes stereotyped
thinking Ans: Presuming that all members of a group
have certain characteristics
The attribute of being "active" as a critical thinker means
Ans: You observe and take notes relevant to the issue
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What kind of reasoning is described as applying a general
statement that you know to be true to a new situation
Ans: Deductive
It is essential to pay attention to warning signs of stress
overload. Poor attitude is one of the behaviors that may
indicate that you are overstressed. What are the
symptoms of poor attitude behavior Ans: A significant
change in attitude with a noticeable movement toward
negative, hostile, cynical, or paranoid thoughts
You are at a customer's house and you are asking the
customer whether the problem is intermittent or
constant. Which step are you using from the six-step
troubleshooting process Ans: Identifying the problem
Why should you take the time to take notes and
accurately record data at each job location Ans: Notes
and recorded data are tools that can help you accurately
remember events at a site that can help you determine a
plan of action or evaluate the decisions you made
You are at a customer's home and you believe you have
solved the problem. When you check to be sure there are
no new problems, which step are you using Ans:
Verifying the Solution
To break the habit of a negative self-talk cycle Ans: Tell
yourself "not now" and move onto a positive thought
whenever negative thoughts occur
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