Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide - by Bill Woodward (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide gives you a solid foundation in fiber optics and thorough preparation for the Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) certification. Endorsed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, this guide serves as both a comprehensive self-study course and a useful desk reference for aspiring fiber optics installers. Coverage includes the basic principles of light, optical fiber construction, safety, fusion, mechanical splicing, connectors, fiber-optic light sources, transmitters, detectors, test equipment, and more. Each chapter meets or exceeds the ETA FOI knowledge competency, with key exam information highlighted for easy reference. Real-world scenarios illustrate how particular solutions are applied in common working environments, giving you a clear understanding of to use the tactics in the field. Chapter exercises and review questions offer plenty of opportunity for practice.

This book helps you prepare for certification, and more importantly, the everyday work the job entails.

• Determine how much you already know with a pre-study assessment
• Find key exam information and terms quickly with chapter-by-chapter objectives
• Study real-world scenarios to understand how concepts are applied
• Pinpoint weak areas with practice and review questions that test your knowledge

If you are seeking a strong knowledge base -- and complete exam prep -- you will find Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Certification Exam Guide to be a critically useful reference.

From the Back Cover

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF FIBER OPTICS, ENDORSED BY THE ETA

Whether you're focused on achieving FOI certification or just looking for a comprehensive self-study course in fiber optics, this exam guide contains everything you need to know. From an initial assessment test to a detailed glossary of critical terms, it takes you through every competency required for FOI certification and includes exercises and review questions in each chapter, key terms and concepts, and detailed explanations. You'll face the certification exam with confidence, thanks to the following:

• Full coverage of all exam competencies in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Chapter exercises that are critical for exam preparation
• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

About the Author

Bill Woodward has served four terms as chairman of the Electronics Technicians Association, International and is a principal electrical engineer based in Chesapeake, VA. He is also the committee chairman of the ETA fiber optic installer (FOI), fiber optic technician (FOT), and fiber optic designer (FOD) certification programs.