TMP Regulatory & Compliance Issues 3

Question 1

What does CALEA (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act) require of telecommunications carriers?

Accepted Answer

Carriers must build lawful intercept capabilities into their networks for authorized wiretapping

Answer

CALEA mandates that telecommunications carriers design their systems to enable authorized law enforcement wiretapping upon lawful court order.

Question 2

Which federal statute governs the privacy of electronic communications and restricts interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications?

Accepted Answer

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)

Answer

The ECPA, which includes the Wiretap Act and Stored Communications Act, sets federal standards for the privacy and lawful interception of electronic communications.

Question 3

A telecommunications provider wants to merge with a competitor. Which agencies typically have joint jurisdiction to review and potentially block the merger?

Accepted Answer

FCC and the Department of Justice or FTC

Answer

Telecom mergers require both FCC approval (for license transfers) and antitrust review by the DOJ Antitrust Division or FTC.

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'cramming' in telecommunications compliance?

Accepted Answer

Placement of unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges on a phone bill

Answer

Cramming refers to the practice of placing unauthorized charges on consumers' telephone bills, which is prohibited under FCC rules and state consumer protection laws.

Question 5

Under the FCC's spectrum licensing framework, what is a 'secondary use' license?

Accepted Answer

A license that allows use of spectrum only when the primary licensee is not using it, without interference protection

Answer

Secondary use licenses permit spectrum use on a non-interference basis, meaning secondary users must not interfere with and have no protection from primary licensees.

(TMP) Telecommunications Management Professional Practice Test

(TMP) Telecommunications Management Professional Practice Test

TMP Regulatory & Compliance Issues 3