Title: Define the terms In-band and Common Channel Signaling (CCS) and Signaling System 7 (SS7).
Course: Telecommunications I (10006-I) > Section: Exploring Analog Telephony and Transmission Service Providers

Definition should include the following:

- Common Channel Signaling—a signaling method in which one channel is reserved solely for network management; also referred to as out-of-band signaling.
- Signaling System 7—telephony signaling protocols used to set up public switched telephone network (PSTN).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does CCS function?
- What is the purpose of SS7?