INTERCONNECTIVITY ISSUES

E4-E5 CFA
INTERCONNECTIVITY ISSUES
Q. 1 , What is interconnection?

A) A legal agreement between service providers

B) The connection of service providers’ equipment, networks and services to allow customers access

C) The act of connecting two devices through a cable or wireless connection

D) A technical process to enhance network security

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Q. 2 , Who determines interconnection?

A) The service providers

B) The customers

C) The regulatory authority of the country

D) The competition authority

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Q. 3 , What approaches can a regulatory authority adopt for interconnection issues?

A) Commercial negotiation between parties

B) Commercial negotiation subject to regulatory intervention

C) Prescribing specific issues from the outset

D) All of the above

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Q. 4 , What are the regulatory principles for interconnection?

A) Transparency, non-discrimination, and cost-based tariff

B) Cost-based tariff and regulatory intervention

C) Transparency and delays in negotiations

D) Non-discrimination and technical access

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Q. 5 , What can happen if there is no regulatory intervention in interconnection negotiations?

A) Delays and failures during negotiations

B) Successful negotiation between parties

C) Cost-based tariffs

D) Technical access for both parties

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Q. 6 , What can regulators do to intervene in interconnection negotiations?

A) Apply benchmarks or best practices from other countries

B) Delay the negotiations

C) End the negotiations altogether

D) Provide financial assistance to one party

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Q. 7 , What is interconnection?

A) A legal agreement between service providers

B) The connection of service providers’ equipment, networks and services to allow customers access

C) The act of connecting two devices through a cable or wireless connection

D) A technical process to enhance network security

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Q. 8 , Who determines interconnection?

A) The service providers

B) The customers

C) The regulatory authority of the country

D) The competition authority

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Q. 9 , What approaches can a regulatory authority adopt for interconnection issues?

A) Commercial negotiation between parties

B) Commercial negotiation subject to regulatory intervention

C) Prescribing specific issues from the outset

D) All of the above

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Q. 10 , What are the regulatory principles for interconnection?

A) Transparency, non-discrimination, and cost-based tariff

B) Cost-based tariff and regulatory intervention

C) Transparency and delays in negotiations

D) Non-discrimination and technical access

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Q. 11 , What can happen if there is no regulatory intervention in interconnection negotiations?

A) Delays and failures during negotiations

B) Successful negotiation between parties

C) Cost-based tariffs

D) Technical access for both parties

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Q. 12 , What can regulators do to intervene in interconnection negotiations?

A) Apply benchmarks or best practices from other countries

B) Delay the negotiations

C) End the negotiations altogether

D) Provide financial assistance to one party

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Q. 13 , What are some technical aspects of interconnection?

A) Quality of service and network management

B) Transparency and non-discrimination

C) Cost-based tariff and regulatory intervention

D) Technical access and delays in negotiations

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Q. 14 , What is the purpose of interconnect services?

A) To provide internet access to customers

B) To provide a connection between two service providers

C) To provide technical support to service providers

D) To provide a billing system for service providers

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Q. 15 , What is the purpose of the interconnect agreement?

A) To ensure the availability of interconnection

B) To provide technical support to service providers

C) To regulate the cost of interconnection

D) To set technical standards for interconnection

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Q. 16 , When should the demand note for technically feasible number of E1s be issued to the interconnection seeker?

A) Within 30 days

B) Within 60 days

C) Within 90 days

D) Within 120 days

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Q. 17 , How long does the interconnection seeker have to commission the POI with live traffic after payment has been made?

A) 1 month

B) 2 months

C) 3 months

D) 6 months

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Q. 18 , What should be done if it is not feasible to provide any ports immediately?

A) Issue a demand note anyway

B) Keep the interconnection seeker in the dark

C) Inform the interconnection seeker in writing with expected time frame of feasibility

D) Provide an alternative solution that may be costly

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Q. 19 , What is a Point of Interconnection (POI)?

A) A point where two or more service providers’ networks are interconnected

B) A point where two devices are connected through a cable or wireless connection

C) A point where service providers negotiate their interconnection agreements

D) A point where service providers share their infrastructure

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Q. 20 , Who should handle the applications for POI?

A) SSA Heads

B) Circle Office

C) Interconnection Seeker

D) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

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Q. 21 , How can the process of feasibility report be expedited?

A) By increasing the number of applications

B) By maintaining a database of spare capacity

C) By establishing proper coordination between Circle office and SSA

D) By nominating testing teams

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Q. 22 , What is the role of the nodal officer for POI?

A) To issue advice notes

B) To expedite the process of feasibility report

C) To review the pending feasibility reports from SSAs

D) To commission the POI within 30 days

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Q. 23 , What should be done once the interconnection seeker has made the payment as per the demand note?

A) Infrastructure and necessary power requirements should be made available to interconnection seeker promptly

B) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle should be nominated

C) Testing team should be nominated well in advance

D) Acceptance testing time schedules should be prepared in advance

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Q. 24 , What is the time limit for completing the works related to demand note and advice note?

A) 1-2 days

B) 3-5 days

C) 6-7 days

D) 8-10 days

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Q. 25 , What should Circle office maintain a database of?

A) Interconnection seekers

B) Feasibility reports

C) Spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI

D) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

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Q. 26 , What is the benefit of designating tandem exchange in each SDCC?

A) Reducing the time taken in issuing demand note for interconnection to BSOs/ NLDOs

B) Commissioning the POI within 30 days

C) Making infrastructure and necessary power requirements available promptly

D) Nominating testing teams

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Q. 27 , Who should be nominated for the testing team for each SSA?

A) CGM Inspection(T&D) Circle

B) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

C) Circle office

D) SSA representative

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Q. 28 , What should the SSA representative be well conversant with?

A) The framework of the interconnect agreement

B) The technical manpower

C) The feasibility report

D) The testing team

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Q. 29 , How long should it take to complete both transmission and switching A/T?

A) 1-2 days

B) 3-5 days

C) 6-7 days

D) 8-10 days

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Q. 30 , When should POI configuration by the SSA be carried out?

A) Just before start of transmission A/T

B) Just before start of switching A/T

C) During feasibility report

D) During testing

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Q. 31 , What should be prepared in advance on a quarterly basis?

A) Interconnection seekers

B) Feasibility reports

C) Acceptance testing time schedules for transmission and switching

D) Spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI

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Q. 32 , When can prompt clearance for commercial traffic be given?

A) If there are no pending points in A/T report

B) If there are pending points in A/T report

C) If there are no spare E1 capacity earmarked

D) If there is no proper coordination between Circle office and SSA

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Q. 33 , What is the maximum time limit for completing both the infrastructure and necessary power requirements after issuing the advice note to the interconnection seeker?

A) 1-2 days

B) 3-5 days

C) 6-7 days

D) 8-10 days

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Q. 34 , Which office should maintain a database of spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI?

a) SSA Heads

b) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

c) CGM Inspection(T&D) Circle

d) Circle office

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Q. 35 , What will help in sanctioning POIs without asking for feasibility out of the spare E1 capacity earmarked, if any, for interconnection purposes?

a) Proper coordination between Circle office and SSA

b) Reviewing the pending feasibility reports from SSAs regularly

c) Maintaining database of spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI

d) All of the above

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Q. 36 , What should be done to reduce the time taken in issuing demand note for interconnection to BSOs/ NLDOs?

a) Designate tandem exchange in each SDCC well in advance for providing connectivity to NLDOs/ BSOs

b) Nominate the testing team for each SSA well in advance

c) Maintain a database of spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI

d) None of the above

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Q. 37 , Who should be nominated as the testing team for each SSA?

a) CGM Inspection(T&D) Circle

b) SSA Heads

c) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

d) Representative from SSA and Inspection(T&D) Circle

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Q. 38 , What should be done to effectively utilize the technical manpower and save time during POI configuration by the SSA?

a) It should be done just before the start of switching A/T so that the same person may become part of the switching A/T team.

b) It should be done well in advance

c) It should be done after the completion of switching A/T

d) None of the above

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Q. 39 , How often should acceptance testing time schedules be prepared for transmission as well as switching?

a) Half-yearly basis

b) Quarterly basis

c) Monthly basis

d) Yearly basis

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Q. 40 , What should be done if there are no pending points in the A/T report?

a) Prompt clearance for commercial traffic may be given by Circle Office to the concerned SSA Head along with POI clearance certificate

b) The interconnection seeker should be informed about the pending points

c) The POI should be discontinued

d) None of the above

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Q. 41 , What should be done in case of minor pending points not affecting the quality of service, measurements and integrity of the network?

a) Delay the flow of commercial traffic

b) Clear the pending points immediately

c) Allow the flow of commercial traffic subject to the undertaking from the seeker that the pending points will be cleared within 15 days time

d) None of the above

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Q. 42 , What is the purpose of taking traffic measurements at POI?

a) To calculate the number of junctions needed for future traffic requirements

b) To determine the interconnection agreement guidelines

c) To bill customers for calls at POI

d) To assess the performance of BSNL and private operators

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Q. 43 , How often should traffic measurements be taken at POI?

a) Once a year

b) Once a month

c) Once a week

d) Once a day

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Q. 44 , What is the Grade of Service used to calculate the number of junctions at POI?

a) 0.005

b) 0.05

c) 0.5

d) 5

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Q. 45 , What is the percentage of additional junctions added for future traffic requirements at POI?

a) 10%

b) 15%

c) 20%

d) 25%

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Q. 46 , What is the subject of the provision of E1s at POI?

a) Traffic requirements

b) Terms and provisions of interconnection agreement

c) Guidelines for traffic measurements

d) None of the above

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Q. 47 , When should the POI capacity on the basis of traffic be reviewed?

a) Every 6 months

b) Every year

c) Regularly

d) Every 2 years

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Q. 48 , What should be done if the number of E1s at POI is not justified as per traffic requirement?

a) The number of E1s may be increased

b) The number of E1s may be reduced

c) The number of E1s should be maintained as is

d) None of the above

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Q. 49 , What is the purpose of TRAI's notification number 409-5/2003-FN?

a) To regulate traffic measurements at POI

b) To implement a billing platform for CDR-based calls

c) To set pulse rates for calls handed-over to BSNL at POI

d) None of the above

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Q. 50 , What is the rate of MCU for outgoing ISD calls at POI?

a) Rs 0.10

b) Rs 1.20

c) Rs 10

d) Rs 12

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Q. 51 , What is the POI for Cellular Mobile Service Provider (CMSP)?

a) SDCC Tandem

b) Level-II TAX

c) Level-I TAX

d) Mix of CMSP and BSO

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Q. 52 , What is the POI for National Long Distance Operator (NLDOs)?

a) SDCC Tandem

b) Level-II TAX

c) Level-I TAX

d) Mix of CMSP and BSO

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Q. 53 , What is the POI for International Long Distance Operator (ILDOs)?

a) SDCC Tandem

b) Level-II TAX

c) Level-I TAX

d) Mix of CMSP and BSO

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Q. 54 , Who is responsible for provisioning transmission links at permitted interface points?

A) BSNL

B) Private operators

C) Interconnection seeker

D) TRAI

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Q. 55 , How many E1s are currently working as POI with various private operators?

A) 550

B) 55,000

C) 5,500

D) 550,000

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Q. 56 , Where do National Long Distance Operators (NLDOs) have POIs?

A) SDCC Tandem

B) Level-I TAXs

C) Level-II TAXs

D) Mix of CMSP and BSO

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Q. 57 , Where do International Long Distance Operators (ILDOs) have POIs?

A) SDCC Tandem

B) Level-I TAXs

C) Level-II TAXs

D) Mix of CMSP and BSO

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Q. 58 , Who should firm up the demand/forecast at least 12 months before the required connectivity is required?

A) TRAI

B) BSNL

C) Private operators

D) Interconnection seeker

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Q. 59 , What is the time frame for the provision of capacity after placement of firm demand?

A) 6 months

B) 9 months

C) 12 months

D) 15 months

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Q. 60 , What happens if BSNL fails to provide the connectivity within 12 months from the date of payment of demand note?

A) Interconnection seeker has to pay liquidated damages

B) BSNL has to pay liquidated damages to interconnection seeker

C) Both parties have to pay liquidated damages

D) No damages are paid

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Q. 61 , When should BSNL intimate the acceptance or rejection of interconnect capacity demand?

A) Within 10 days

B) Within 15 days

C) Within 20 days

D) Within 30 days

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Q. 62 , What is the Grade of Service for junction augmentation at POI?

A) 0.005

B) 0.05

C) 0.5

D) 5

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Q. 63 , How is the IUC applicable for calls handed-over to BSNL at POI measured?

A) By duration

B) By data usage

C) By MCU rate

D) By packet rate

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Q. 64 , Which of the following is NOT a reason for delay in POI provisioning?

a) Delay in constitution of testing team

b) Non-availability of interconnection agreements

c) Delay in nomination/ declaration of a local exchange as SDCC tandem

d) Delay in dispatch of demand note after receipt of feasibility report

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Q. 65 , Which office is responsible for handling the applications submitted by various operators for POI and issuing demand note/advice note?

a) SSA Head

b) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

c) Nodal Officer for POI

d) Circle Office

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Q. 66 , How can delay in feasibility report from SSAs be reduced?

a) By reviewing pending feasibility reports from SSAs regularly

b) By making spare E1 capacity available for interconnection purposes

c) By designating tandem exchange in each SDCC well in advance

d) By nominating testing team for each SSA in advance

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Q. 67 , When should the advice note be issued to the interconnection seeker?

a) After payment of demand note for E1s and space/power requirements

b) After receiving interconnection agreements and test schedules in concerned SSAs

c) Once the testing team is constituted or representative is nominated on behalf of BSNL for acceptance testing

d) After designation of tandem exchange in each SDCC

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Q. 68 , How many days should be observed for completing infrastructure and power provision after payment of demand note?

a) 1-2 days

b) 3-5 days

c) 6-10 days

d) 11-15 days

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Q. 69 , Which database should Circle Office maintain for POI provisioning?

a) Database of interconnection seekers

b) Database of interconnection agreements

c) Database of spare capacity of E1 ports capacity available in the switches designated for POI

d) Database of demand note

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Q. 70 , What is the benefit of designating tandem exchange in each SDCC in advance?

a) Reducing time taken in issuing demand note for interconnection

b) Reducing time taken in nominating representative on behalf of BSNL for acceptance testing

c) Reducing time taken in provision of infrastructure and power after payment of demand note

d) Reducing time taken in issuance of advice note

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Q. 71 , How long should it take to complete both transmission and switching acceptance testing?

A) 5-10 days

B) 10-15 days

C) 15-20 days

D) 20-25 days

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Q. 72 , Who should make their representative available for acceptance testing as per schedule?

A) Interconnection seeker

B) Circle Office

C) Inspection & QA (T&D) Circle

D) Nodal Officer for POI

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Q. 73 , What should be the upper limit for commissioning the POI from the date when the interconnection seeker submits the application?

A) 15 days

B) 30 days

C) 45 days

D) 60 days

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Q. 74 , Which activity involves the submission of an application by a private operator to the CGM office?

A) Activity 1

B) Activity 2

C) Activity 3

D) Activity 4

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Q. 75 , How many days does it take for field units to submit a feasibility report in Activity 2?

A) 10-15 days

B) 15-20 days

C) 20-25 days

D) 25-30 days

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Q. 76 , Which activity involves the issuance of a demand note for port charges, space, power, and infrastructure?

A) Activity 1

B) Activity 2

C) Activity 3

D) Activity 4

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Q. 77 , Who is responsible for payment of the demand note in Activity 4?

A) CGM Office

B) Private Operator

C) Field Units

D) None of the above

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Q. 78 , How many days does it take to issue an advice note and provide availability of infrastructure in Activity 5?

A) 1-2 days

B) 2-3 days

C) 3-5 days

D) 5-7 days

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Q. 79 , What is the purpose of Activity 6?

A) Approval of Tx A/T Report

B) Testing Document Submission

C) Wiring up to Switches & Switch Configuration in BSNL

D) Signing & Forwarding of Switching A/T Report Interconnection Agreement

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Q. 80 , How many days does it take for Transmission A/T as per Interconnection Agreement in Activity 7?

A) 2-3 days

B) 3-5 days

C) 5-7 days

D) 7-10 days

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Q. 81 , What is the purpose of Activity 8?

A) Signing & Forwarding of Switching A/T Report Interconnection Agreement

B) Approval of A/T Report by CGM Office

C) Extension of Tx Link to BSNL premises

D) Signing, Forwarding & Approval of Tx A/T Report

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Q. 82 , What is the purpose of Activity 9?

A) Approval of A/T Report by CGM Office

B) Wiring up to Switches & Switch Configuration in BSNL

C) Testing Document Submission

D) None of the above

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Q. 83 , How many days does it take for switching A/T as per Interconnection Agreement in Activity 10?

A) 2-3 days

B) 3-5 days

C) 7-10 days

D) 10-15 days

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Q. 84 , What is the purpose of Activity 11?

A) Approval of A/T Report by CGM Office

B) Signing & Forwarding of Switching A/T Report Interconnection Agreement

C) Extension of Tx Link to BSNL premises

D) None of the above

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Q. 85 , How many days does it take for the approval of A/T Report by CGM Office in Activity 12?

A) 1-2 days

B) 2-3 days

C) 3-5 days

D) 5-7 days

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Q. 86 , What is the purpose of Activity 1 in the POI process?

a) Payment of demand note

b) Submission of application by Private Operator to CGM Office

c) Approval of Tx A/T Report by CGM Office

d) Signing, forwarding & approval of Tx A/T Report

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Q. 87 , How many days does it take for Activity 2 to be completed?

a) 3-5 days

b) 5-7 days

c) 7-10 days

d) 15-20 days

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Q. 88 , Which activity involves the issue of demand note for port charges, space, power, and infrastructure?

a) Activity 1

b) Activity 2

c) Activity 3

d) Activity 4

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Q. 89 , What is the purpose of Activity 4 in the POI process?

a) Submission of application by Private Operator to CGM Office

b) Feasibility report submission by field units to CGM Office

c) Payment of demand note by Private Operator

d) Issue of advice note & availability of infrastructure

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Q. 90 , How many days does it take for Activity 5 to be completed?

a) 2 days

b) 3-5 days

c) 5-7 days

d) 7-10 days

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Q. 91 , Which activity involves the extension of Tx Link to BSNL premises and testing document submission?

a) Activity 5

b) Activity 6

c) Activity 7

d) Activity 8

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Q. 92 , How many days does it take for Activity 7 to be completed?

a) 2 days

b) 3-5 days

c) 5-7 days

d) 7-10 days

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Q. 93 , Which activity involves signing, forwarding, and approval of Tx A/T Report?

a) Activity 7

b) Activity 8

c) Activity 9

d) Activity 10

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Q. 94 , How many days does it take for Activity 9 to be completed?

a) 2 days

b) 3-5 days

c) 5-7 days

d) 7-10 days

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Q. 95 , Which activity involves switching A/T as per Interconnection Agreement?

a) Activity 8

b) Activity 9

c) Activity 10

d) Activity 11

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Q. 96 , What is the purpose of Activity 12 in the POI process?

a) Signing and forwarding of Switching A/T Report Interconnection Agreement

b) Approval of A/T Report by CGM Office

c) Start of Live Traffic on POI

d) Submission of application by Private Operator to CGM Office

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Q. 97 , What is the conclusion drawn from the discussion of the POI process and TRAI regulations?

a) The stability of interconnections reflects from the KPI reports of the exchange.

b) Traffic on POI‘s between different operators are used for charging purposes.

c) Proper monitoring of POI‘s is a must for any telecom operator.

d) All of the above.

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