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FOA CFOT exam
- Provider
- The Fiber Optic Association, Inc.; schools administer their CFOT exams and the FOA advisor arranges accepted direct applicants' online exams.
- Format
- Written knowledge examination; multiple choice, matching and true false. Closed book, monitored and timed for Direct Certification.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100.
- Passing score
- At least 70 correct answers.
- Exam fee
- Direct Certification exam: US$170 from October 1, 2026, per the explicit dated announcement; the undated US$150 instruction on the process page predates that change. School fees are not established here.
Examination outline
Knowledge
- Fiber Optic Jargon
- Fiber Optic Communications Systems
- Optical Fiber
- Fiber Optic Cable
- Termination and Splicing
- Testing
- Fiber Optic Network Design
- Fiber Optic Installation
Examination sources
- FOA certifications
Preparing For FOA Certification Exams; controlling scope statement
- FOA CFOT certification
Broad-based knowledge examination and linked CFOT KSAs
- KSAs for FOA certifications
KSAs for CFOT - Certified Fiber Optic Technician - Basic Fiber Optic Certification; Knowledge through the end of CFOT Abilities, before CPCT
- FOA CFOT certification
Preparing For The CFOT Exam; adopted reference sources and installation scope
- FOA Technical Bulletin - Guide To Fiber Optic Installation
PDF p.1 title, contents and Part 1; Parts 2-8 pp.3-21; reference/disclaimer pp.22-23
- FOA CFOT certification
Preparing For The CFOT Exam; final installation statement
- FOA CFOT certification
Preparing For The CFOT Exam; written examination and passing standard
- FOA Direct Certification process
Step 3 Arrange to take your online exam; examination conditions
- FOA CFOT certification
How Is the Certification exam administered?
- FOA Direct Certification process
Step 3 Arrange to take your online exam; advisor directions
- FOA certifications
Applying For FOA Certification; general proctor requirements
- FOA Direct Certification
Who May Apply For Direct FOA Certification; dated fee announcement
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.