Telephone Etiquette
Switchboards
Telephone Services
100

We should always start with a greeting whenever you do this in an office. 

What is answer the telephone

100

Name two types of switchboards. 

What is Auto-attendant, PABX or PMBX?

100

These are all calls made within a country. 

What are local calls?

200

This should never be done while speaking on the telephone. 

What is eat or drink?

200

This switchboard directs a caller through a menu of options. 

What is Auto- attendant?

200

A___________ is made when the charges are billed to the called telephone number. 

What is Collect Calls?

300

This should always be kept next to the phone to write information. 

What is a notepad?

300

Enables internal calls to be dialed directly from one extension to another. 

What is Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX)?

300

If you have an incoming call while you are already on the line, the ________________ feature will alert you.

What is call waiting?
400

Name two pieces of information that you should record when receiving a message. 

What is the caller's name, telephone number and message?
400

The connection is made by plugging a cord into a socket. 

What is Private Manual Branch Exchange (PMBX)?

400

________________ is a general term for technologies that transmit communications over IP networks. 

What is Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)?

500

The ________________ must always be placed on your co-workers desk in a clear and visible place. 

What is the message?

500

The telephones in the various offices are called _________________

What are extensions?


500

Incoming calls can be transferred to another number. 

What is call forwarding?