350-501 Architecture Practice Question
Which access technology uses a passive optical splitter to deliver broadband services to multiple subscribers over a single fiber?
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Why each option matters
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GPON
GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) uses passive splitters to share fiber among multiple subscribers.
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GPON
Why this is correct
GPON is a passive optical network with optical splitters.
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Cable (DOCSIS)
Why it's wrong here
Cable uses coaxial cable with shared medium.
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Metro Ethernet
Why it's wrong here
Metro Ethernet typically uses active Ethernet switches, not passive splitters.
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
Why it's wrong here
DSL uses twisted-pair copper, not shared fiber.
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