Call Center Operations Flashcards
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What is 'call abandonment rate'?
Answer: Percentage of callers who hang up before reaching an agent
Call abandonment rate is the percentage of inbound calls where the caller hangs up before being connected to an agent, typically due to long wait times.
Which call center channel involves agents communicating with customers via text in real time on a website?
Answer: Live chat
Live chat allows agents to handle text-based customer conversations directly on a company website in real time, often enabling agents to handle multiple chats simultaneously.
What does 'skills-based routing' do in a call center?
Answer: Directs calls to agents with the most relevant expertise for the caller's issue
Skills-based routing matches incoming calls to agents who have the specific skills (language, product knowledge, issue type) most suited to resolve that call.
What is the role of a Quality Assurance (QA) analyst in a call center?
Answer: To monitor and evaluate agent interactions to ensure they meet quality standards
QA analysts listen to recorded or live calls, score agent performance against a rubric, and provide feedback to improve service quality and compliance.
In call center operations, what is a 'warm transfer'?
Answer: Transferring a call after briefing the receiving agent about the customer and issue
A warm transfer involves the transferring agent speaking with the receiving agent first to introduce the customer and summarize the issue before connecting the caller.
What is the primary benefit of implementing a callback option in a call center queue?
Answer: It reduces caller frustration by allowing customers to receive a return call instead of waiting on hold
Callback systems let customers hang up and receive a return call when an agent is available, reducing perceived wait time and improving customer satisfaction.