What tool should be used to pick up small fiber optic pieces after splicing?

What tool should be used to pick up small fiber optic pieces after splicing?

• A. Tweezers
• B. Pliers
• C. Scissors
• D. Vacuum

Answer: (A)

Picking up small fiber optic pieces after splicing requires precision and care because those fragments are tiny and brittle. Tweezers provide a fine, controlled grip, allowing you to lift or remove each piece without applying enough force to crack or nick the glass, and without transferring oils from your fingers onto the fiber. Pliers are too bulky and can crush or bend the fiber; scissors risk cutting or splintering the fragments; a vacuum might not capture tiny shards reliably and can spread debris or create static. Using clean, anti-static tweezers helps keep the splice area free of contamination and preserves the integrity of the fibers.

Picking up small fiber optic pieces after splicing requires precision and care because those fragments are tiny and brittle. Tweezers provide a fine, controlled grip, allowing you to lift or remove each piece without applying enough force to crack or nick the glass, and without transferring oils from your fingers onto the fiber. Pliers are too bulky and can crush or bend the fiber; scissors risk cutting or splintering the fragments; a vacuum might not capture tiny shards reliably and can spread debris or create static. Using clean, anti-static tweezers helps keep the splice area free of contamination and preserves the integrity of the fibers.