PROJECT KUBER & ENTERPRISE STRUCTURE

E4-E5 Management

PROJECT KUBER & ENTERPRISE STRUCTURE

Q. 1 , What is the objective of Project Kuber?

a. To increase the number of circuits in BSNL network

b. To ensure quality service and after sales service for BSNL customers

c. To reduce the operating expenses of BSNL

d. To create a common database for all India inventory of circuits in BSNL network


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Q. 2 , What percentage of revenue is generated by 20% of customers, according to the industry thumb rule?

a. 80%

b. 20%

c. 50%

d. 60%


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Q. 3 , What is the importance of billing promptness and revenue collection for a telecom operator?

a. To ensure liquidity and survival of the organization

b. To increase the number of customers

c. To reduce the operating expenses of the organization

d. To provide better customer service


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Q. 4 , What kind of network does BSNL have?

a. Local network

b. Long distance network

c. Wireless network

d. Satellite network


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Q. 5 , How many equipped circuits does BSNL have?

a. Thousands

b. Millions

c. Hundreds

d. Billions


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Q. 6 , What is TAVARIT?

a. A software for work order management

b. An integrated commercial & billing application

c. A database for BSNL circuits

d. A network management system


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Q. 7 , What was the limitation of TAVARIT?

a. It had limited features

b. It was not integrated with billing & collection system

c. It was not available in a common database

d. All of the above


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Q. 8 , What actions were taken to overcome the limitations of TAVARIT?

a. All circuits in BSNL network were given unique ID and a database was created

b. A new software for work order management, an integrated commercial & billing application was developed and deployed

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above


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Q. 9 , What feature does Exchange Level Circuit Creation Support provide?

a. It enables you to create circuits for different exchanges within the same SDCA

b. It distinguishes circuits created for different exchanges within the same SDCA

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above


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Q. 10 , What are the multiple payment options available for all kind of circuits?

a. Full

b. Partial

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above


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Q. 11 , What is the purpose of Field Work module?

a. To automate the field work flow in the system and enter details related to field work

b. To allow users to create various field work users and assign access rights to them based on their role and designation

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above


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Q. 12 , What is the significance of having a prompt billing and revenue collection for a telecom operator?

a) It helps in improving the quality of service

b) It ensures a steady stream of revenue from customers

c) It helps in reducing operating expenses

d) It increases customer satisfaction


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Q. 13 , Which software was BSNL using for handling commercial aspects of circuits before the introduction of Project Kuber?

a) TAVARIT

b) KUBERPRO

c) CIRCUITMAX

d) BILLFLEX


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Q. 14 , What was the limitation of the in-house developed software 'TAVARIT' used by BSNL for handling commercial aspects of circuits?

a) No linkage with billing and collection system existed

b) Features were too advanced for commercial use

c) Available in a common database

d) Allowed modification of the demand note amount


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Q. 15 , What are the typical questions handled by the team dealing with circuits in BSNL's long distance network?

a) Which circuit is making how much money

b) How many circuits are idle

c) What path has been built up to provide circuit from X to Y

d) All of the above


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Q. 16 , What actions have been taken by BSNL to handle the commercial aspects of circuits more efficiently?

a) All circuits in BSNL network have been given unique ID and a database has been created

b) A new software for work order management, an integrated commercial and billing application has been developed and deployed

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above


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Q. 17 , What is the new software for work order management and integrated commercial and billing application called?

a) TAVARIT 2.0

b) KUBER BILLING

c) CIRCUITMAX PLUS

d) None of the above


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Q. 18 , What is the Exchange Level Circuit Creation Support feature of the new software?

a) It enables you to create exchange wise circuits over and above LDCA and SDCA

b) It enables you to distinguish circuits created for different exchanges within the same SDCA

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above


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Q. 19 , What are the multiple payment options available for all kinds of circuits in the new software?

a) Full payment

b) Partial payment

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above


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Q. 20 , What is the Field Work module in the new software?

a) It allows users to automate the field work flow in the system and enter details related to field work

b) It allows users to modify the demand note amount

c) It allows users to create exchange wise circuits over and above LDCA and SDCA

d) None of the above


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Q. 21 , What is the RNP Application feature of the new software?

a) It allows Account Officer to create RNP application for reactivating services for the subscribers who has made payment after discontinuation of services

b) It allows Account Officer to create DNP application for discontinuing the services for the subscribers who hasn't made payment after the 'Pay by date' duration specified in demand note

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above


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Q. 22 , What is the purpose of the 'Preview Page For All Functionalities' feature?

a) To create new entities

b) To preview details of entities before creating them

c) To modify details of entities after creating them

d) To delete entities


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Q. 23 , What is the purpose of 'Flat File Amount Calculation for MPLS-VPN Circuits' feature?

a) To calculate the amount of data used in a circuit

b) To calculate the amount of bandwidth used in a circuit

c) To calculate the flat file amount for MPLS-VPN circuits

d) To calculate the amount of time a circuit has been active


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Q. 24 , What type of search criteria can be used to search for an application using the 'Multiple Search options for all Entities' feature?

a) Date Range

b) Subscriber Name

c) Lc Id

d) All of the above


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Q. 25 , What is the purpose of the 'Automation of Work Flow' feature?

a) To automate the process of creating entities

b) To automate the process of calculating flat file amounts

c) To automate the workflow of subscriber applications

d) To automate the process of searching for entities


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Q. 26 , What is the purpose of the 'Creation of Time Depended Circuits for existing customers' feature?

a) To create circuits for new customers

b) To create circuits for existing customers

c) To create circuits that are time dependent

d) To create circuits that are not time dependent


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Q. 27 , What is the purpose of the 'Converting Temporary Circuit into Permanent Circuit' feature?

a) To convert a circuit that is not time dependent into a circuit that is time dependent

b) To convert a circuit that is time dependent into a circuit that is not time dependent

c) To convert a temporary circuit into a permanent circuit

d) To convert a permanent circuit into a temporary circuit


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Q. 28 , What is the purpose of the 'Extension of Trial & Temporary Type Circuits' feature?

a) To extend the duration of circuits that are not time dependent

b) To extend the duration of circuits that are time dependent

c) To downgrade the bandwidth of circuits based on customer request

d) To upgrade the bandwidth of circuits with changing the class of service


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Q. 29 , What is the purpose of the 'Downgrade Bandwidth of Circuit' feature?

a) To upgrade the bandwidth of circuits

b) To downgrade the bandwidth of circuits based on customer request

c) To downgrade the bandwidth of circuits without customer request

d) To convert a temporary circuit into a permanent circuit


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Q. 30 , What is the purpose of the 'Upgrading Circuits with change of Class of Service for MPLS-VPN Service' feature?

a) To downgrade the bandwidth of circuits

b) To upgrade the bandwidth of circuits

c) To upgrade the circuits with changing the class of service for MPLS-VPN service

d) To downgrade the circuits with changing the class of service for MPLS-VPN service


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Q. 31 , What is the purpose of the 'Preview Page for All Functionalities' feature in the system?

a. To preview the system interface before creating entities

b. To preview the details of entities before creating them

c. To preview the system's code before deploying it

d. To preview the system's performance before running it


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Q. 32 , What is the purpose of the 'Flat File Amount Calculation for MPLS-VPN Circuits' feature in the system?

a. To calculate the flat file amount for circuits with bandwidth over 10Mbps

b. To calculate the flat file amount for MPLS-VPN circuits

c. To calculate the flat file amount for circuits with a duration over 3 years

d. To calculate the flat file amount for circuits with a certain class of service


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Q. 33 , What is the benefit of the 'Multiple Search options for all Entities' feature in the system?

a. It enables users to search entities with a single search criterion

b. It enables users to search entities with multiple search criteria

c. It enables users to search entities with a search history

d. It enables users to search entities with voice commands


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Q. 34 , What is the purpose of the 'Automation of Work Flow' feature in the system?

a. To automate the creation of entities

b. To automate the process of making payments

c. To automate the work flow of the subscriber application

d. To automate the work flow of the system


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Q. 35 , What is the purpose of the 'Where is my Circuit Module' feature in the system?

a. To provide information on the current status of a particular circuit

b. To provide information on the charges of a particular circuit

c. To provide information on the bandwidth of a particular circuit

d. To provide information on the location of a particular circuit


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Q. 36 , What was the amount of bad debts accumulated by BSNL as on 31/3/08?

a) Rs 440

b) Rs 4400

c) Rs 4000

d) Rs 400


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Q. 37 , What was the collection efficiency found in some circles before the implementation of Project Kuber?

a) Less than 50%

b) 50-60%

c) 60-70%

d) More than 70%


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Q. 38 , What was the name of the project launched by BSNL to improve collections?

a) Project Shikhar

b) Project Kuber

c) Project Segmentation

d) Project Allocation


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Q. 39 , What was the four-step approach decided under Project Kuber?

a) Segmentation, assessment, allocation, review

b) Identification, selection, creation, monitoring

c) Analysis, evaluation, implementation, optimization

d) Planning, execution, control, feedback


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Q. 40 , What were the dimensions on which the outstanding accounts were segmented?

a) Age, size of outstanding, geography, customer type

b) Age, gender, income, education

c) Size of outstanding, gender, geography, customer type

d) Age, size of outstanding, gender, customer type


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Q. 41 , What was the age range of outstanding accounts that were identified for segmentation?

a) 1-3 months

b) 3-6 months

c) 6-12 months

d) 12-36 months


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Q. 42 , What was the size range of outstanding accounts that were identified for segmentation?

a) 0-100 Rs, 100-1000 Rs, >1000 Rs

b) 0-1000 Rs, 1000-20000 Rs, >20000 Rs

c) 0-5000 Rs, 5000-10000 Rs, >10000 Rs

d) 0-20000 Rs, 20000-50000 Rs, >50000 Rs


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Q. 43 , How were the collection agencies identified and assessed for allocation of outstanding accounts?

a) Based on their financial strength

b) Based on their experience of working with BSNL

c) Based on their manpower and infrastructure

d) All of the above


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Q. 44 , What was the typical ratio of outstanding accounts to collection agencies?

a) 1:1000

b) 1:1500

c) 1:2000

d) 1:2500


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Q. 45 , What was the time range for the first bucket of outstanding accounts?

a) 1-3 months

b) 3-6 months

c) 6-12 months

d) 12-24 months


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Q. 46 , How many portfolios were created for private customers with outstanding accounts between 0-20000 Rs?

a) 6

b) 9

c) 12

d) 15


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Q. 47 , What was the maximum number of portfolios that could be created for an SSA?

a) 6

b) 9

c) 12

d) 15


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Q. 48 , How was the collection efficiency calculated in the system before Project Kuber?

a) By customer type and age

b) By geographic area

c) By outstanding balance

d) By collection agency


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Q. 49 , How many steps are there in the approach decided for Project Kuber?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5


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Q. 50 , What is the first step in the approach decided for Project Kuber?

a) Allocation of outstanding accounts

b) Creation of internal teams and systems

c) Identification of outstanding accounts and segmentation

d) Monitoring and review


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Q. 51 , What is the second step in the approach decided for Project Kuber?

a) Allocation of outstanding accounts

b) Creation of internal teams and systems

c) Identification of outstanding accounts and segmentation

d) Monitoring and review


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Q. 52 , How many portfolios are there in an SSA with three areas, according to the approach decided for Project Kuber?

a) 6

b) 9

c) 12

d) 15


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Q. 53 , How many agencies should be allocated to each portfolio of outstanding accounts?

a) 1-2

b) 2-3

c) 3-4

d) 4-5


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Q. 54 , What should be done if the agency with the lowest bid is unable to take on the contract?

a) Re-bidding should be done

b) The contract should be given to the agency with the highest bid

c) The contract should be given to the agency with the second lowest bid

d) The contract should be given to the agency with the highest financial strength


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Q. 55 , How many outstanding accounts should each agency be allocated for the whole SSA?

a) 1000

b) 1500

c) 2000

d) 2500


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Q. 56 , What is the purpose of Project Kuber?

a) To increase the number of outstanding accounts

b) To improve the efficiency of collections

c) To reduce the number of customers

d) To increase the bad debts


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Q. 57 , What is the purpose of Project Kuber for BSNL?

a) To increase customer complaints

b) To ensure prompt billing

c) To decrease revenue collection

d) To eliminate the need for collection agencies


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Q. 58 , What information does BSNL provide to collection agencies on a daily basis?

a) Information on accounts that have been paid up

b) Information on accounts that are due for payment

c) Information on new customers

d) None of the above


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Q. 59 , What is the purpose of the weekly review with collection agencies?

a) To track the percentage of new accounts

b) To monitor the performance of collection agencies

c) To review customer complaints

d) None of the above


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Q. 60 , What are the payment methods that should be included in the amount collected by collection agencies?

a) Cheque payment collected by agencies

b) Payments made by customers directly at counters

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above


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Q. 61 , What should happen to non-performing agencies?

a) They should be given a warning

b) They should be removed immediately

c) They should be given a raise

d) None of the above


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Q. 62 , What should happen to accounts held by an agency that is removed?

a) They should be closed

b) They should be reassigned to another agency

c) They should be left unpaid

d) None of the above


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Q. 63 , What kind of feedback should collection agencies provide?

a) Feedback on the status of the accounts passed onto them

b) Feedback on new customers

c) Feedback on BSNL's performance

d) None of the above


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Q. 64 , What is the purpose of the code of conduct for collection agencies?

a) To ensure compliance with TRAI guidelines

b) To prevent collection agencies from collecting payments

c) To increase customer complaints

d) None of the above


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Q. 65 , How should the code of conduct be provided to collection agencies?

a) As a separate document

b) As part of the approved legal contract

c) Through a separate email

d) None of the above


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Q. 66 , What is the purpose of the sample audit on customers contacted by the agencies?

a) To increase customer complaints

b) To ensure compliance with the code of conduct

c) To monitor the performance of collection agencies

d) None of the above


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Q. 67 , What should be done in case of customer complaints?

a) Complaints should be ignored

b) A helpline should be created for customers to contact BSNL

c) Complaints should be directed to the collection agencies

d) None of the above


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Q. 68 , Where should the list of collection agencies be put up?

a) On a separate website

b) On BSNL's website

c) On the collection agencies' website

d) None of the above


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