CBRS Test Questions and Complete
Detailed Answers
A CPI needs to record the _______ and _______ with in 50 meters or better. - Answer: latitude and
longitude
CBRS - Answer: Citizens Broadband Radio Service
CBRS frequency range authorized by FCC - Answer: 3550 - 3700 MHz
CBRS vision - Answer: Used for fixed and mobile broadband services.
MNO - Answer: Mobile Network Operator (AT&T, Verizon, TMobile)
SAS - Answer: Spectrum Access System
The three main entities for CBRS - Answer: 1. FCC
2. Winnforum
3. CBRS Alliance
CPI (certified professional installer) - Answer: Ensures data entered into the SAS is correct and has
the right data. The SAS needs this information to protect higher end users.
CBRS Three tiers - Answer: Tier 1. Incumbent
Tier 2. PAL ( Priority Access License)
Tier 3. GAA (General Authorized Access)
Shared Spectrum Model - Answer: A Tiered system that allows multiple entities to share limited
frequencies
Tier 1 - Answer: Incumbents
, Incumbent users - Answer: Users that were using the frequency range before the reallocation for
CBRS use
Tier 2 - Answer: PAL
PAL - Answer: Priority Access Licence
Maximum channel size accessible to a PAL - Answer: 10 Mhz, 3550-3650
Maximum licenses granted to a PAL (out of 15) - Answer: 7 licenses
Lease time for a PAL - Answer: 10 years
Tier 3 - Answer: GAA
GAA - Answer: General Authorized Access
SAS - Answer: Special Access System
Function of SAS - Answer: Database of all uses of CBRS spectrum
ESC - Answer: Environmental Sensing Capability
Function of ESC - Answer: Collection of Sensors that detect incumbent usage and alerts SAS to clear
channels
Function of CBSD - Answer: Are devices that transmit in the CBRS band to end users. Can include
Antennae and EUD
CBSD - Answer: Citizens Broadband Service Device
Detailed Answers
A CPI needs to record the _______ and _______ with in 50 meters or better. - Answer: latitude and
longitude
CBRS - Answer: Citizens Broadband Radio Service
CBRS frequency range authorized by FCC - Answer: 3550 - 3700 MHz
CBRS vision - Answer: Used for fixed and mobile broadband services.
MNO - Answer: Mobile Network Operator (AT&T, Verizon, TMobile)
SAS - Answer: Spectrum Access System
The three main entities for CBRS - Answer: 1. FCC
2. Winnforum
3. CBRS Alliance
CPI (certified professional installer) - Answer: Ensures data entered into the SAS is correct and has
the right data. The SAS needs this information to protect higher end users.
CBRS Three tiers - Answer: Tier 1. Incumbent
Tier 2. PAL ( Priority Access License)
Tier 3. GAA (General Authorized Access)
Shared Spectrum Model - Answer: A Tiered system that allows multiple entities to share limited
frequencies
Tier 1 - Answer: Incumbents
, Incumbent users - Answer: Users that were using the frequency range before the reallocation for
CBRS use
Tier 2 - Answer: PAL
PAL - Answer: Priority Access Licence
Maximum channel size accessible to a PAL - Answer: 10 Mhz, 3550-3650
Maximum licenses granted to a PAL (out of 15) - Answer: 7 licenses
Lease time for a PAL - Answer: 10 years
Tier 3 - Answer: GAA
GAA - Answer: General Authorized Access
SAS - Answer: Special Access System
Function of SAS - Answer: Database of all uses of CBRS spectrum
ESC - Answer: Environmental Sensing Capability
Function of ESC - Answer: Collection of Sensors that detect incumbent usage and alerts SAS to clear
channels
Function of CBSD - Answer: Are devices that transmit in the CBRS band to end users. Can include
Antennae and EUD
CBSD - Answer: Citizens Broadband Service Device
