Term
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Definition
SIPRnet is a system of interconnected computer networks used by DOD to transmit classified information
(up to and including SECRET) in a completely secure environment. |
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Term
| 429-2. Describe the information that should be in a request for service. |
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Definition
(1) Type of service required.
(2) Its purpose.
(3) Equipment location.
(4) Hours of operation.
(5) A point of contact.
(6) Any other pertinent information. |
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Term
| 429-3. Describe the purpose of a TSR. |
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Definition
| It’s a request to DISA to start, stop, or change circuits, trunks, links, or systems. |
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Term
| 429-4. List the information included in a TSR. |
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Definition
(1) Service date.
(2) Nature of requirement.
(3) Type of action required.
(4) Funding code.
(5) Restoration priority.
(6) Contact people.
(7) Users’ locations.
(8) Details of service and user equipment.
(9) DCS interface data.
(10) Type and grade of service required. |
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Term
| 429-5. Describe what DISA uses TSOs for. |
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Definition
| To order the activation, deactivation, or change of circuits, trunks, links, or systems. |
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Term
429-6. What document authorizes operation and maintenance agencies to procure specific devices and
ancillary equipment? |
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Definition
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Term
| 429-7. Are verbal TSOs allowed? If so, what are the guidelines? |
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Definition
Verbal TSOs are issued when there’s insufficient time to prepare and distribute a record TSO. They are
issued as an operational direction message, when possible, and confirmed by record TSO within five
working days of issue. |
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Term
| 429-8. Describe the numbering system used for TSOs. |
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Definition
Each TSO is assigned an alphanumeric TSO number, derived as follows: The beginning letter designates
the issuing office. The first digit designates the year the TSO is issued. The next four digits represent
sequential TSO serial numbering within the year, beginning 1 January. The next character is a diagonal (/)
to show separation. Following the diagonal are the last four characters (circuit number) of the CCSD of the
circuit or the entire six-character designator of the trunk being acted upon. The next character, a dash (–),
shows separation. Next, a two-digit number identifies the sequential action being taken on the circuit or
trunk. The number 01 always designates the first action, or start; numbers 02 through 99 show changes in
and discontinuance of the service. |
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Term
| 429-9. What’s the purpose of a CCSD? |
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Definition
| It provides identification and information about a circuit. |
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Term
| 429-10. Describe the numbering system used for CCSDs. |
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Definition
Each CCSD has eight characters. The first character shows the military department or agency requiring the
service. The second and third characters identify the purpose or use of the circuit. The fourth character
shows the type of service provided. The fifth through eighth characters identify the individual circuit; they
may be all letters, all numbers, or a combination; for example, a temporary CCSD is composed of letters
only, while a permanent CCSD usually has a combination of letters and numbers. |
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Term
| 429-11. Who validates all Satellite Communication (SATCOM) network requirements? |
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Definition
All Satellite Communication (SATCOM) network requirements must be documented and submitted for
validation by the Joint Staff. |
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Term
429-12. What is the official Department of Defense (DOD) centralized database containing current and
future SATCOM requirements on all satellite systems? |
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Definition
The SDB is the official DOD centralized database containing current and future SATCOM requirements on
all satellite systems, to include military owned, commercial, allied, and civil. |
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Term
| 429-13. Where do the SATCOM connectivity requirements originate from? |
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Definition
SATCOM connectivity requirements originate from users who recognize there is an unfulfilled need for
SATCOM services. Requirements can also be generated from the Services or agencies who may have
determined a need will exist based upon future changes to the force structure or doctrine. |
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Term
| 429-14. Differentiate current and future SATCOM connectivity categories. |
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Definition
Current requirements are SATCOM connectivity needs associated with existing or soon-to-be warfighting
systems (normally within two years). Future requirements are those anticipated needs that extend beyond
the timeframe of current requirements, usually two years or more. Normally, future requirements are
submitted by Services and agencies. |
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Term
| 429-15. Under CJCSI 6250.01C, when do all requirements contained in the SDB get revalidated? |
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Definition
| CJCSI 6250.01C directs a complete revalidation of all requirements contained in the SDB every year. |
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Term
| 429-16. Who makes the final decision on the restoration priority of circuits? |
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Definition
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Term
| 429-17. What’s the exception to the restoration priority system numbering system? |
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Definition
| When no restoration priority is assigned. |
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Term
| 429-18. What’s the primary method of circuit restoration for outages? |
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Definition
| Using spare channels and equipment. This is called “rerouting.” |
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Term
| 429-19. List the suggested sequence for restoring circuits. |
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Definition
(1) Spare channels.
(2) Channels containing on-call circuits, when the circuits aren’t active.
(3) Circuits having no assigned restoration priority code.
(4) Circuits in ascending order of restoration priority, commencing with the lowest-priority circuit. |
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Term
| 429-20. What’s more important, an individual circuit or a trunk? |
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Definition
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Term
| 429-21. Do trunks have restoration priority codes? |
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Definition
| Most trunks don’t have restoration priorities |
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Term
| 430-1. What’s the function of the RSSC? |
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Definition
| It’s a planning cell that provides GMF access to the unified and specified commands on the DSCS. |
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Term
430-2. Which agency approves the satellite access requests (SAR) submitted by the GMFSC mission
planner? |
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Definition
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Term
| 430-3. Which agency initiates SAAs for nonstandard tactical terminals? |
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Definition
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Term
| 430-4. What must be done before a GMFSC terminal can operate on a given frequency? |
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Definition
| It must be authorized access to the DSCS satellite by the RSSC |
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Term
| 430-5. What’s the function of the GMF network controllers? |
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Definition
| Ensures each GMFSC terminal is operating according to the satellite access authorizations |
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Term
| 431-1. List the components of the GIG QC program. |
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Definition
(1) In-service performance monitoring.
(2) Out-of-service testing.
(3) Trend analysis. |
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Term
| 431-2. What is the benefit of an efficient QC program? |
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Definition
An efficient QC program may prevent interruption to user service by detecting and correcting adverse
trends before user service is affected. |
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Term
| 431-3. What is the purpose of in-service performance monitoring and out-of-service testing? |
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Definition
In-service performance monitoring provides performance information that indicates the quality of the
operating signal traversing the network without interruption to the signal. The purpose of out-of-service
testing is to periodically verify the quality of prescribed specifications from terminal equipment to terminal
equipment, and to make necessary end-to-end adjustments to interface and transmission equipment. |
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Term
| 431-4. What is trend analysis? |
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Definition
Comparing the results of the periodic readings to the established standards to point out any degrading trend
in the system. |
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Term
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Definition
CCMs are those measures taken to ensure the continued use of the frequency spectrum by DOD and
friendly forces. |
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Term
| 431-6. List some of the CCM techniques. |
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Definition
Applying communications security (transmission, cryptographic, physical and emission security), using
data burst transmission, using directional and mobile antennas, using spread spectrum modulation (direct
sequence (CDMA) or frequency hopping). |
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Term
432-1. Which of the three primary functions of the Promina addresses its “dynamic bandwidth
allocation” capability? |
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Definition
| Economic use of bandwidth. |
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Term
| 432-2. Which of the four methods used by the Promina to assign bandwidth is the most efficient? |
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Definition
| Demand assigned bandwidth allocation. |
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Term
432-3. What bandwidth assignment method does the Promina use to set aside bandwidth for specific
dates or times? |
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Definition
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Term
432-4. Which companding scale do European telephone networks use for analog-to-digital conversion?
Which method is used in the US? |
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Definition
| European: “A-law”; and US: “Mμ-Law.” |
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Term
| 432-5. What’s the purpose of “transcoding” in telephone networks? |
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Definition
It’s used when transmitting voice/data between the US and European countries, and is equivalent to
converting metric measurements back to old English measurements, and vice-versa. |
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Term
432-6. What NCTE was specifically designed to police one’s density on a network and to aid in
performing loopbacks to the network? |
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Definition
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Term
| 432-7. Name the four basic requirements for the Promina to function in a communications network. |
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Definition
(1) Timing.
(2) Space.
(3) Power.
(4) A path for connectivity. |
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Term
432-8. Match the following Promina system terms in column B to their functions in column A. Items in
column B may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Column A
____ (1) The physical connection between two nodes.
____ (2) The logical connection between two nodes. It consists of
one or more trunks.
____ (3) The physical interface between the Promina and the
customer’s equipment.
____ (4) A logical connection between two ports. Also referred to as
a circuit, it may traverse multiple paths or hops until
completion.
____ (5) The path between two Promina nodes. This term is also
used when describing or building a circuit for a call.
____ (6) Two or more Prominas and the interconnecting links.
____ (7) A Promina.
____ (8) The physical interface between the Promina and the
customer’s voice devices.
____ (9) The route a call takes through the Promina network.
____ (10) A printed circuit board.
____ (11) A set of one or more cards in which a single logical
function is performed. In the Promina, a front card plus a
rear card equal this item.
____ (12) It contains the logic associated with the specific
processing function performed by a module.
____ (13) It provides the physical interface to external devices.
____ (14) A printed circuit board that separates the front card and
the rear card. It also provides shelf-to-bus connections.
Column B
a. Backplane.
b. Call.
c. Card.
d. Digroup.
e. Front card.
f. Hops.
g. Link.
h. Module.
i. Network.
j. Node.
k. Path.
l. Port.
m. Rear card.
n. Trunk |
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Definition
(1) n.
(2) g.
(3) l.
(4) b.
(5) f.
(6) i.
(7) j.
(8) d.
(9) k.
(10) c.
(11) h.
(12) e.
(13) m.
(14) a. |
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Term
| 433-1. Describe the term “logical slot” as it applies to a Promina system. |
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Definition
| It’s the amount of bandwidth required for the operation of a specific card or module in the Promina. |
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Term
| 433-2. What’s the purpose of the operator interface in a Promina system? |
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Definition
| It’s a menu driven software program that allows easy programming and operation of the Promina nodes. |
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Term
| 433-3. What advantage does the Promina 400 have when comparing it to the Promina 200? |
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Definition
| The common modules perform the same basic functions but with an expanded capability. |
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Term
| 433-4. What’s the purpose of the HSS in the Promina 800? |
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Definition
It allows processing and movement of data at rates up to 256 Mbps (depending on how your node is
configured). |
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Term
| 433-5. What’s the purpose of the SX–2? |
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Definition
It provides the clocking and switching functions for the high-speed, extension, and standard shelves in a
Promina 800 and is the interconnecting point for all the shelves in the node. |
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Term
433-6. What module functions as the communications path between the SX–2 card and the standard or
expansion shelves on the Promina 800? |
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Definition
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Term
| 433-7. Describe the term “load unit” and how it applies to a Promina series node. |
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Definition
It’s a measurement of the processing capability of each processor module in the node. The load unit
capacity must first be calculated in order to determine the approximate number of processor modules
required to operate the node. |
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Term
| 433-8. List the two steps needed when you’re performing load unit calculations for a Promina node. |
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Definition
(1) Determine how many of each module shown on the load unit table is on the node.
(2) Multiply that number times the load units for the module, and add the totals. |
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Term
433-9. When you’re building a node, what three critical items must you monitor to ensure a reliable
network? |
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Definition
(1) The number of load units being tasked to the processors.
(2) The logical slot capacity of each shelf (not to exceed 16 logical slots per shelf).
(3) The power consumption of each module. |
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Term
| 433-10. What three things must you consider in order to ensure better survivability of a node? |
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Definition
(1) If power or logical slots are critical on a particular shelf, rearrange modules in the node.
(2) Build redundancy in critical trunk modules or priority circuits by installing backups in spare shelves.
(3) If processor power is low, add another processor to the node. |
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Term
| 434-1. In a Promina system, what user equipment is also referred to as a T–1 multiplexer? |
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Definition
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Term
| 434-2. In a Promina system, what user equipment is best described as a local business switchboard? |
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Definition
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Term
| 434-3. In a Promina system, what user equipment is a commonly used as a source for network timing? |
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Definition
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Term
434-4. In order for previously multiplexed user data to integrate with a Promina system, with what
format must it be compatible? |
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Definition
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Term
434-5. What user equipment is a high-end statistical multiplexer that uses packet technology to establish
virtual circuits, connecting data devices in a WAN? |
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Definition
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Term
| 434-6. How are nodes connected to each other in a Promina system? |
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Definition
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Term
| 434-7. Why is SCLP so important in a node? |
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Definition
It’s the sole means by which nodes communicate with each other, and it carries data that allows users to
configure, query, and monitor all nodes from anywhere in the network. |
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Term
| 434-8. Briefly describe the two operating modes of the TRK–3 module. |
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Definition
In the span mode, the TRK–3 is connected directly to the transmission line or span. Span trunks support
proprietary and clear channel port bundles. In tandem mode, only the front TRK–3 card is used as a server
to support a span mode TRK–3 when there are more than six proprietary bundles. |
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Term
| 435-1. Describe the purpose of the two- and three-position switches found on most Promina front cards. |
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Definition
Two-position switches are found mainly on the common cards. They allow you to physically enable or
disable the module. Three-position switches are found mainly on trunk, data, and voice cards. They allow
you to physically perform loop testing (loop in, loop out, or normal) of the modules. |
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Term
435-2. Prior to removing and replacing modules in a Promina, what must you do first (regardless of
module type)? |
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Definition
| Ensure the card slot is disabled. |
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Term
| 435-3. Why must you always be aware of any changes or modifications you do on a node? |
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Definition
| Because they can have profound effects on the network as a whole. |
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Term
435-4. During a communications unit deployment, at least one person deployed with a Promina system
must have what minimum access level assigned in order to first bring up the mission? Why? |
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Definition
Level 4. Because the “initialize node” function requires a Level 4 operator. Anytime you start up for the
first time, or if your processors experience a hard crash, it may be necessary to perform a system
initialization. |
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