TURNKEY SOLUTIONS (ONE STOP SOLUTION)

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TURNKEY SOLUTIONS (ONE STOP SOLUTION)

Q. 1 , Why do governments, educational institutions, and various enterprises need dedicated connectivity?

A. To increase profits

B. To communicate with customers

C. To meet their business needs

D. To decrease costs


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Q. 2 , What does turnkey basis mean?

A. Providing only installation of equipment

B. Providing only supply of equipment

C. Providing complete networking solution including supply, installation, integration, and maintenance of networking equipment

D. Providing only maintenance of equipment


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Q. 3 , What is the reason for time-bound procurement of equipment for establishing networks?

A. To ensure that the equipment meets the requirement of the customers

B. To prevent delay in finalization of tenders

C. To prevent selecting the lowest bidder

D. All of the above


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Q. 4 , What is the standing committee for procurement of equipment?

A. A committee consisting of vendors

B. A committee consisting of customers

C. A committee consisting of SAG officers from CM/CFA/CNEnt Verticals and SSA Heads

D. A committee consisting of finance officers


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Q. 5 , What is the role of the standing committee?

A. To finalize the list of equipment required for projects

B. To empanel vendors/OEMs/Authorized Channel Partners of OEMs for each make & model for various networking products

C. To approve the panel of vendors and System Integrators

D. All of the above


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Q. 6 , What are the pre-qualifying factors considered for empanelment of vendors?

A. Vendors’ Annual Turnover

B. Supply performance during last three years

C. Ability to supply equipment within short period and Commitment to maintain the equipment

D. All of the above


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Q. 7 , Who approves the panel of vendors and System Integrators?

A. The customer

B. The Standing Committee

C. The Circle CGM

D. The finance officer


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Q. 8 , What should be ensured before placement of Purchase Order?

A. Reasonableness with reference to prevailing market price

B. Quality of the equipment

C. Adequate quantity of the equipment

D. Delivery period of the equipment


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Q. 9 , How does the standing committee explore the best rates with empanelled vendors for participation in projects through open tender?

A. By inviting sealed quotations from empanelled vendors

B. By finalizing the list of equipment required for projects

C. By approving the panel of vendors and System Integrators

D. All of the above


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Q. 10 , What is the situation when procurement of add on equipment becomes proprietary in nature?

A. When the equipment meets the requirement of the customers

B. When the customer desires to expand the existing network

C. When the equipment is of low quality

D. When the equipment is not available with limited vendors


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Q. 11 , What is the role of the standing committee in finalizing the prices of proprietary equipment?

A. To explore the best prices of such items with the selected vendors

B. To ensure that the customer will be paying for the cost of equipment

C. To place orders on any of the empanelled vendor at such price

D. All of the above


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Q. 12 , What are Network Integrators/Solution Providers (SIs)?

A. Companies that provide networking equipment

B. Companies that integrate networking solutions for enterprises

C. Companies that provide internet services to customers

D. Companies that manufacture networking equipment


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Q. 13 , What factors are considered when empanelling Network Integrators/Solution Providers (SIs)?

A. Past experience in Networking, Financial strength, level of presence in the country, and tie-up with various Networking equipment suppliers

B. Number of employees, geographical location, and size of the company

C. Revenue generated, marketing strategies, and level of customer satisfaction

D. Social media presence, number of awards won, and quality of website


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Q. 14 , What is the process for awarding turnkey projects to pre-qualified bidders?

A. Bids can be obtained from pre-qualified bidders, and work awarded to any of them after following the normal selection procedure

B. The project is awarded to the bidder with the lowest rates, regardless of their pre-qualification status

C. BSNL HQ makes the decision on which pre-qualified bidder is awarded the project

D. Only government-owned bidders are allowed to bid on turnkey projects


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Q. 15 , Can the agreement/MOU with Network Integrators be made without supply of equipment?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only for small projects

D. Only for government projects


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Q. 16 , Why is the help of SIs crucial in on-boarding customers?

A. They have more sales teams than BSNL

B. They are domain knowledge experts

C. They have access to cheaper equipment

D. They can bypass the tender process


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Q. 17 , Under what circumstances can the policy of “Bring It Get It” be adopted?

A. Only when the client gives clear choice for a particular SI, with its rates and the solution

B. Whenever a SI requests it

C. Only for government projects

D. Only for small projects


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Q. 18 , What happens if the incumbent SI is non L1 and chooses not to accept L1 rates?

A. The L1 SI/vendor has to work on his quoted rates

B. The project is awarded to the bidder with the lowest rates

C. The incumbent SI is automatically awarded the project

D. The project is cancelled


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Q. 19 , What is the single window approach?

A. All activities such as issue of demand note, collection of payments, customer support, coordination with customers etc. are handled by one SSA/officer nominated by the circle

B. Customers are only allowed to use one window for customer support

C. All vendors are required to use one specific window for tender submission

D. All bidders are required to use one specific window for bid submission


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Q. 20 , Can prospective/existing customers source their equipment from market or through approved vendors of BSNL?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only for small projects

D. Only for government projects


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Q. 21 , Who undertakes the entire execution responsibility of the project in turnkey projects?

A. The customer

B. The Network Integrator/Solution Provider

C. BSNL

D. The incumbent SI


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Q. 22 , What is the typical profit margin included in the project cost?

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%


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Q. 23 , What is the main responsibility of the System/Network Integrators hired by BSNL?

a) To manage customer support services

b) To provide network equipment and integration services

c) To handle financial transactions

d) To maintain marketing strategies


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Q. 24 , What are the different categories of System Integrators defined by BSNL?

a) National System Integrator, Circle System Integrator and Circle-Silver System Integrator

b) National System Integrator, State System Integrator and City System Integrator

c) National System Integrator, Zonal System Integrator and District System Integrator

d) None of the above


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Q. 25 , What is the minimum average turnover required for a National System Integrator for the last two years?

a) ₹ 20 Lakh

b) ₹ 20 Cr.

c) ₹ 3 Lakh

d) ₹ 50,000


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Q. 26 , What is the minimum experience required for WAN implementation on a turnkey basis for a National System Integrator?

a) 2 Projects

b) 5 Projects

c) 20 Projects

d) No minimum experience required


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Q. 27 , What is the minimum bank guarantee required for a National System Integrator?

a) ₹ 50,000

b) ₹ 3 Lakh

c) ₹ 15 Lakh

d) No bank guarantee required


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Q. 28 , What is the minimum average turnover required for a Circle System Integrator for the last two years?

a) ₹ 20 Lakh

b) ₹ 20 Cr.

c) ₹ 3 Lakh

d) ₹ 50,000


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Q. 29 , What is the minimum experience required for WAN implementation on a turnkey basis for a Circle System Integrator?

a) 2 Projects

b) 5 Projects

c) No minimum experience required

d) Minimum experience not mentioned


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Q. 30 , What is the minimum bank guarantee required for a Circle System Integrator?

a) ₹ 50,000

b) ₹ 3 Lakh

c) No bank guarantee required

d) Bank guarantee requirement not mentioned


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Q. 31 , What is the eligibility criterion for Circle-Silver System Integrator?

a) Average Annual Income for last two years

b) Average Turnover for last two years

c) Both a) and b)

d) No eligibility criterion mentioned


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Q. 32 , What is the maximum monetary limit for any project for a Circle-Silver System Integrator?

a) ₹ 20 Lakh

b) ₹ 50 Lakh

c) ₹ 3 Cr.

d) No maximum monetary limit mentioned


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Q. 33 , What is the minimum experience required for WAN implementation on a turnkey basis for a Circle-Silver System Integrator?

a) 2 Projects

b) 5 Projects

c) No minimum experience required

d) Minimum experience not mentioned


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Q. 34 , What is the minimum bank guarantee required for a Circle-Silver System Integrator?

a) ₹ 50,000

b) No bank guarantee required

c) ₹ 3 Lakh

d) Bank guarantee requirement not mentioned


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Q. 35 , Which of the following is an eligibility criterion for empanelment as a System Integrator (SI) for National & Circle Sis?

A) The SI can be an individual only

B) The SI should not be registered under commercial laws

C) The SI should be an IT/Networking sector company

D) The SI should not have a valid CST/State VAT/TIN/GST registration certificate


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Q. 36 , What is the amount of the refundable Security Deposit (SD) for Circle-Silver empanelment for an SI?

A) ₹ 1 Lakh

B) ₹ 50,000

C) ₹ 10,000

D) ₹ 5,000


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Q. 37 , How long is the Bank Guarantee (BG) valid for once an SI is selected for the empanelment of National and Circle level SIs respectively?

A) 5 years

B) 5 and half years

C) 6 years

D) 7 years


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Q. 38 , What is the additional PBG amount that an SI should submit when a work is awarded to Network/SI, valid for the duration of the project?

A) 1% of the P.O. value

B) 2% of the P.O. value

C) 5% of the P.O. value

D) 10% of the P.O. value


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Q. 39 , What is the criterion for SI to have a direct teaming agreement with technology companies that form the core building block for WAN or related project implementation?

A) SI should be a direct owner of technology

B) SI should have tie up and technical arrangement directly with the technology company

C) SI should have a tie-up and technical arrangement with any company

D) SI should be a direct owner of the technology company


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Q. 40 , What should be provided by the SI to ensure long-term support to the core building block for WAN/LAN or related project implementation?

A) A letter of support from the OEM or its authorized channels of OEM

B) A letter of support from the customer

C) A letter of support from the vendor

D) A letter of support from the dealer/associate of the OEM


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Q. 41 , What should be provided by the SI to ensure compliance with SLA requirements of BSNL customers?

A) Support the SLA requirements of BSNL customers

B) Ensure the compliance of SLA requirements of BSNL customers

C) Neither A nor B

D) Both A and B


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Q. 42 , What is the duration of the empanelment agreement initially and for renewal for SIs?

A) 3 years and 1 year, respectively

B) 5 years and 2 years, respectively

C) 10 years and 5 years, respectively

D) 2 years and 1 year, respectively


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Q. 43 , What should be provided by the SI for the first year in terms of software up-gradation?

A) Free of cost software up-gradation

B) Chargeable software up-gradation

C) No software up-gradation is required

D) A discount on software up-gradation


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Q. 44 , What is the focus of BSNL CO's policies, MoU, agreements, and guidelines for the Enterprise Business segment?

a. Individual customers

b. Corporate customers

c. Retail customers

d. Rural customers


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Q. 45 , Which units of BSNL CO are issuing guidelines and policies for the Enterprise Business segment?

a. Only units of EB

b. Only units of CFA

c. Only units of CM

d. Units of EB, CFA, and CM


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Q. 46 , Which of the following units issued the CPNE Guidelines?

a. EB-IICell

b. BP-Ent./MPCircle

c. New Business Cell

d. NWP-BB


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Q. 47 , What is the purpose of the CPNE Guidelines?

a. To establish a private network for individual customers

b. To establish a private network for corporate customers

c. To establish a public network for individual customers

d. To establish a public network for corporate customers


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Q. 48 , What is the prescribed procedure for procurement of products and services?

a. CPNE Guidelines

b. SI policy

c. Procurement manual

d. CVC Guidelines


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Q. 49 , What is the procedure for SI empanelment?

a. CPNE Guidelines

b. SI policy

c. Procurement manual

d. CVC Guidelines


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Q. 50 , What is the purpose of the SI policy?

a. To minimize delays in delivery of turnkey services

b. To establish a private network for individual customers

c. To establish a private network for corporate customers

d. To establish a public network for corporate customers


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Q. 51 , Which units are responsible for exploring and analyzing all available policies/guidelines/MoU/agreements for complex field requirements?

a. EB-IICell

b. BP-Ent./MPCircle

c. New Business Cell

d. All of the above


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Q. 52 , What is the purpose of the MNS policy?

a. To establish a private network for individual customers

b. To establish a private network for corporate customers

c. To provide instructions for the concerned nodal unit

d. To establish a public network for corporate customers


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Q. 53 , What should the SI submit for the SI part of tender cases for customer's private network establishment?

a. EMD/PBG

b. CPNE Guidelines

c. SI policy

d. Procurement manual


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Q. 54 , What is the license fee for BSNL CO's Enterprise Business segment projects?

a. 8%

b. 15%

c. 23%

d. 30%


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Q. 55 , What circulars should be referred to for taking care of the additional 8% license fee in all EB projects?

a. Circulars from SI policy

b. Circulars from Finance Enterprise

c. Circulars from CVC Guidelines

d. Circulars from Procurement manual


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