TITULACIÓN: Ingeniero Técnico de Telecomunicación

EXAMEN FINAL 1º CUATRIMESTRE 2010/2011

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During recent years the progress made in the field of telecommunications has
introduced new and improved services. It will be of vital importance for to be able to
satisfy customer's demands regarding such services. Whatever new services come and
regardless of their implementation, one thing is certain: they will require signalling resources
that cannot possibly be provided by the conventional signalling systems in use today. With
conventional signalling, a large number of pieces and many types of signalling equipment are
required. With Common Channel Signalling (CCS), the signalling equipment is limited to
relatively few signalling links. These links are used for the transfer of signalling messages. One
link can be used for signalling many simultaneous transactions and is called a “common
channel". The signalling information is digitally coded and transmitted in the form of discreet
messages; each message being a discrete block of binary coded data. Each message is
logically associated with the transaction concerned (e.g. the set up of a call on a certain
circuit) by means of a label (address).

CCS makes it possible to transfer signalling information directly from one

digital exchange to another without setting up a speech-path. This "direct
signalling" is an important feature for the efficient realization of certain new subscriber’s
services. Later, this feature may also be employed for ordinary calls to investigate the status
of a called subscriber line, by setting up a speech-path through the
network. One important new service which will require CCS is called "diversion”. This involves
automatically diverting a call destined for a particular number (the B number) to another
number (the C number). Today the use of this facility is limited by transmission restrictions. A call
may not be routed via more than certain number of transmission links in tandem. With CCS, by
returning the C number to the calling exchange, the call may be re-routed to a path that meets
transmissions requirements. This also gives a better utilization of network resources, as the
number of occupied circuits for a diverted call is reduced.

For a fully developed diversion, facilities for also charging the B subscriber should be
available. The A subscriber would then only be charged for the cost of a call from A to B,
whereas the B subscriber would pay the additional cost to C. In cases where a call is re-routed at
exchange A, the charging during the call will be performed at A. CCS will be used to
transfer charging information from A to B after the call is completed. CCS may be used also
in connection with the activities of diversion. Exchange B asks
exchange C whether or not diversion to C number in the inquiry message is allowed and the C
exchange makes a response. Moreover, the functions above may be applied to other diversion
services such as "diversion to operator"; "diversion on no reply"; "diversion on busy"; "call
transfer" etc.
Completion of "call to busy subscriber" is another service planned in a digital network.
When available, this will mean a call will automatically be established at the moment B-
Subscriber becomes idle. A rational implementation of this service requires that the call
status of both the A and B subscribers can be monitored continuously. Changes in call
status would then be signalled to the remote exchanges together with the identities
(numbers) of both the A- and B- subscriber.

The exploitation of CCS will be a gradual process, which proceeds in step with the
evolution of the telecom network as a whole. The potential of CCS can be illustrated by
examples from the USA, where it is already an established technique. Here CCS is used in
conjunction with centralized data bases to provide subscriber services. When a call is established,
information is exchanged between a particular switching centre and a data base which gives
instructions to the way a call should be handled. For example, this technique will be employed
for improving the already widespread INWATS services. It will be possible to call certain
subscribers (companies, authorities…) without being charged for more than a local call,
regardless of the destination of the call. These subscribers may be assigned a unique number
which is automatically routed to one of the companies' offices. By using CCS, companies may
centralize customer inquiry services, booking services etc..., without discouraging customers from
calling.

Synonyms and Definitions. Find words in the text with similar meanings to
the following ones or related to the following definitions.
READING COMPREHENSION. Answer the following questions according to the
information contained within the text.
12.- What is the difference between conventional signalling and CCS?

13. How is this signalling information transmitted?

14. What does the call diversion involve?

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best answer / answers. Notice that there
may be more than one right answer.
15. The antenna contains a commutator __________ as a switch.

a that acts
b who acts
c acting
d because it act

16. The device contains ______ magnet and ______ circuit.

a ------- / --------
b a/a
c the / the
d a / the

17. Fibers can carry _________ information

a a few

b a lot of
c many
d too many
18.

a When the switch is closed, the motor starts.

b While the switch is closed, the motor starts.
c As the switch is closed, the motor starts

19. These optic-fibres are used for transmitting _________ at light and infra-red frequencies.

a sounds.
b waves
c light
d channels

20. A coaxial cable system consists of a tube _________ a number of cables.

a taking
b carrying
c making
d transmitting

21. Before removing the batteries, ____________ the main supply of electricity.

a switch off
b remove
c take down
d render

22. The lines are suspended from cables _________ of porcelain.

a Which are made

b Made of
c Are made of
d Which made of

23. A refrigerator is used for ________ heat away from the component.

a conducting
b keeping
c conduct
d to keep

24. A high resistance voltmeter _______ used.

a Must be
b Should be
c Must to be
d Ought to be
25.

a Although all metals are conductors, some do not conduct well.

b Since all metals are conductors, some do not conduct well.
c However all metals are conductors, some do not conduct well.
d All metals are conductors, but some do not conduct well.

26. ______________ type of satellite is the geosynchronous

a The biggest
b The more important
c The importantest
d The important

27. 310 is read:

a Ten to the third

b Three to the tenth power
c Three to the ten
d Three to the power tenth

TRANSLATE INTO SPANISH.

28. Thanks to advanced microchip technology and secret development work which has
taken several years, it is now possible to link an ordinary black and white or colour TV
set into a great range of services.

29. Communicating by radio is a method of sending or receiving sounds, pictures and data
through the air by means of electrical waves.

30. A ship that is in difficulty can call the nearest coast station, leaving details of its
situation and, if necessary, ask for help.
TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH.

31. Los sistemas de radar también permiten a los controladores aéreos seguir y
guiar un vuelo desde el despegue hasta el aterrizaje.(+2)

32. Una vez tienes el equipo, simplemente presionando las teclas, estás conectado
al sistema y puedes transmitir las señales.(+2)

FILLING GAPS. Choose the right answer / answers. Notice that there may
be more than one appropriate answer.
Messages and calling information in the memory are easily edited: the operator can (33)_________ ,
correct or delete part of messages (34) __________. The memory (35) _________ searched (36)
__________ the sequence for editing and print the required passage up (37) _________the point to be
edited. It is then possible to edit the appropriate text and (38) _______ the “justification” function the
text can be arranged ensuring that there are no split words (39) __________ the end of the line.

The keyboard is a solid-state system (40) _________ eliminates mechanical damage and wear and
makes it resistant (41) _________ liquid spillages. It is laid out (42) _________ a conventional
typewriter.

33.
a Insert
b Introduce
c Set in
d Fix

34.
a In store
b Stored
c Keep
d In storage

35.
a Can to be
b Can be
c May be
d Is to be
36.
a For identifying
b In order to identify
c To identify
d So as to identify

37.
a For
b To
c With
d As

38.
a In conjunction to
b In conjunction with
c In combination with
d In combination of

39.
a In
b On
c At
d For

40.-
a That
b Who
c Whose
d Which

41.-
a With
b To
c On
d At

42.
a In the same way as
b In the same way than
c In the same way that
d In the same way of