FCC Exam Question: 30C3

What is the meaning of the “ACB” Inmarsat-C Non-Delivery Notification (NDN) failure code?

A. The terminal received an invalid answer-back from the destination.
B. Access to the Inmarsat system has been barred.
C. The Automatic Communications Bit error rate was exceeded.
D. An Inmarsat message channel failure occurred.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The Inmarsat-C Non-Delivery Notification (NDN) failure code "ACB" specifically stands for "Access Barred." This indicates that the Inmarsat system has actively prevented the user's terminal or account from establishing communication. This can occur for various administrative reasons, such as non-payment for services, suspension of the account, or unauthorized access attempts. It's a system-level restriction on the ability to use the network. Option A describes a problem with the destination's response, not an Inmarsat access issue. Option C refers to a bit error rate, which relates to signal quality, not an administrative access block. Option D points to a technical failure within a message channel, which is different from being barred from using the system altogether.

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