Network Design and Architecture: OSP and LEC
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What is the purpose of N-1-1 codes in the telecommunications infrastructure?

  • To encrypt voice and data signals for secure transmission
  • To introduce additional area codes for growing geographic areas
  • To provide access to special services such as emergency services (correct)
  • To establish point-to-point communication using radio waves
  • Which medium is crucial for modern telecommunications networks, offering high bandwidth and low latency?

  • Microwave
  • Copper
  • Fiber Optic (correct)
  • Coaxial Cable
  • What does the term 'Area Code Overlay/Split' refer to in the context of telecommunications infrastructure?

  • A strategy employed when a geographic area outgrows its existing area code (correct)
  • A malicious attack that seeks to disrupt telephone services
  • Using radio waves to transmit signals between fixed locations
  • A means of transmitting cable television signals
  • What is the primary function of VoIP Service Providers (VSPs) in the telecommunications landscape?

    <p>Offering voice communication services over the Internet using VoIP technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Quality of Service (QoS) refer to in telecommunications?

    <p>Performance characteristics of a network or service, encompassing factors such as reliability, latency, and bandwidth availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of telecommunications company competes with traditional LECs by offering alternative local services?

    <p>Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Originating Service Provider (OSP) in the context of emergency services?

    <p>Connecting callers to the appropriate services, including 9-1-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Local Loop' refer to in the context of telecommunications?

    <p>The connection between a customer's premises and the local telephone exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of telecommunications service provider offers long-distance communication services between different local exchange areas?

    <p>Interexchange Carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) in the telecommunications industry?

    <p>Deploying and managing local telephone networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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