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1. Question 1

   Which type of connector is used on the 16-WXC-FS and associated mesh patch panels?

   ALC
   

   BSC
   

   CMPO
   

   DFC
   

   Correct answer: C

   
   

2. Question 2

   Which technology allows 100G transponders to accept multiple wavelengths at their input, without requiring demultiplexing of the composite signal?

   AQPSK modulation
   

   Bforward error correction
   

   Ccoherent reception
   

   Ddual polarization modulation
   

   Correct answer: C

   
   

3. Question 3

   How many slots does NCS 2006 have?

   A6
   

   B8
   

   C10
   

   D7
   

   Correct answer: B

   
   

4. Question 4

   In a mesh ROADM node, how many degrees is an omnidirectional add/drop unit accessible from?

   A1 degree
   

   B4 degrees
   

   C16 degrees
   

   Dall degrees
   

   Emultidegrees
   

   Correct answer: D

   
   

5. Question 5

   You are planning a mesh ROADM configuration for a metropolitan area network. The design requires wavelengths to be routed flexibly between multiple degree ports without being locked to specific physical locations. The service provider wants to maximize spectral efficiency while supporting future growth.

   Which ROADM feature enables a single wavelength to enter any degree port, exit any degree port, and use any color (wavelength), independent of physical port location?

   AColorless and directionless ports
   

   BFixed wavelength assignment
   

   COmni-directional multiplexing
   

   DAutomatic wavelength rebalancing
   

   Correct answer: A

   Colorless and directionless ports are the key ROADM feature that decouples wavelengths from physical port locations, allowing any wavelength on any port in any direction (objective 4.3: Colorless ports). This flexibility is essential for mesh ROADM networks where traffic patterns change frequently and operators want to avoid stranded capacity.

   Fixed wavelength assignment is the opposite of colorless functionality. Omni-directional add/drop (objective 4.5) is a related but different feature that allows signals to be added and dropped in any direction at a single degree. Automatic wavelength rebalancing is a software optimization, not a hardware capability. Colorless and directionless architecture is a hallmark of modern Cisco nLight ROADM systems.