The NOC
Media
Topology
Network Controls
100
What does NOC stand for?
Network Operations Center
100
What are the 2 major categories of Media
Fixed(wires) and Wireless (radio)
100
What is a trunk?
A single cable / line between two points
100
Network control that compares the count of calls registered by the switch with the count of CDRs
Peg Count
200
What are the 2 primary functions of NOC personnel
Fault Detection , Performance Monitoring
200
What are the different types of wired media?
Twisted Pair, Ethernet (4 pairs), Coaxial, Fiber
200
What is a hub configuration
Many lines all connecting through one central connection point
200
Network control that involves a physical audit of network reference files
Routing Table Audit
300
What are some possible KPIs for Network Fault Assurance
Mean Time to Repair, Truck Rolls per Incident, Incidents
300
What are the different major categories of wireles media
Microwave, Radio, Bluetooth, WiFI, GSM, CDMA, WiMax, Satellite
300
What is a ring configuration ?
The organization of network elements so that all network elements have 2 connections
300
Verification of the organization of the network to assure that no one gets in / out without security checkpoints
Topology Assurance
400
What hour is the most critical hour of the day for a Performance Engineer
Busy Hour or Peak Hour
400
Why does a wireline carrier need a license?
Right of Way, Interconnect Rights
400
How is a network typically protected from incursion?
A BORDER PROTECTION strategy which requires all entry to the network to go through a secure "checkpoint"
400
The network control that requires the network engineers to report any/all cable connections to interconnect partners
Trunk Group Registry
500
Why is the NOC important
It serves as the central point of control for the network
500
Why does a wireless carrier need a license?
To buy to right to control a frequency
500
What are the two major points of entry to any network?
Customer entry points and Partner entry points (POI)
500
The network control that requires the network engineers to report any/all connections to external data providers
APN Registry
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