210-060 · Question #379
An engineer is configuring a new directory number in the Call Manager. Which field is responsible for incoming calls restrictions?
The correct answer is D. External Call Control Profile. The External Call Control Profile on a CUCM directory number enables incoming call restrictions by delegating routing decisions to an external policy application before a call is connected.
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An engineer is configuring a new directory number in the Call Manager. Which field is responsible for incoming calls restrictions?
Options
- ARoute Partition
- BPrivate Line Automatic Ringdown
- CCalling Search Space
- DExternal Call Control Profile
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(32 responses)- A13% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D78% (25)
Why each option
The External Call Control Profile on a CUCM directory number enables incoming call restrictions by delegating routing decisions to an external policy application before a call is connected.
A Route Partition is a logical container that groups directory numbers and route patterns to control reachability, but it does not apply dynamic policy-based restrictions to calls arriving at a specific DN.
Private Line Automatic Ringdown (PLAR) automatically dials a pre-configured destination when the line goes off-hook and has no function in filtering or restricting incoming calls.
Calling Search Space (CSS) determines which partitions a device or line can access when placing outgoing calls and governs outbound call routing, not restrictions on incoming calls to a directory number.
When an External Call Control Profile is assigned to a directory number, CUCM sends a routing query to an external route server application for each incoming call before connecting it - the external application evaluates policy rules and can accept, reject, or redirect the call, making this profile the mechanism that enforces incoming call restrictions at the DN level.
Concept tested: CUCM External Call Control Profile incoming call restriction
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cucm/admin/12_5_1/systemConfig/cucm_b_system-configuration-guide-1251/cucm_b_system-configuration-guide-1251_chapter_0101101.html
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