know base 2

Question 1

The term “on-hook” refers to the

Answer 1

telephone handset being hung up and not used for a call

Question 2

Sam’s telephone number is 753-2133. The digits 753 are called the

Answer 2

exchange code

Question 3

The exchange code is used to route to call to the correct local exchange switch

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

The term “tip and ring pair” refers to the wire conductors used to connect the telephone subscriber to the serving central office.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

Most small communities have one tip and ring pair that is shared by all subscribers.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Ring back is the ringing of the other party’s phone, which can be heard by the person dialing

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The protector block:

Answer 7

is mounted on the outside of a house by the local telephone company to terminate the telephone wire pair