What color is used for multimode cordage?

• A. Orange
• B. Yellow
• C. Green
• D. Gray

Answer: (A)

Color coding of fiber optic cordage helps technicians identify the type of fiber at a glance. Multimode cables are typically jacketed in orange, whereas single-mode cables use yellow. This visual cue makes it easier to choose the right patch cords and equipment for the intended distance and bandwidth. While orange is the common color for many multimode cords, some newer high-bandwidth multimode types may use aqua jackets to differentiate them. So, orange is the color used for multimode cordage.