300-070 · Question #62
What is the relationship between a Region and a Location?
The correct answer is C. The codec parameter configured in the Region is only used between Regions and Location. In CUCM, Regions and Locations serve distinct but complementary purposes. A Region defines which audio and video codecs are allowed between groups of devices - it controls codec negotiation (e.g., G.711 vs. G.729). A Location defines the maximum bandwidth available for calls…
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What is the relationship between a Region and a Location?
Options
- AThe Region codec parameter is used between a Region and its configured Locations.
- BThe Region setting for a Location sets the number of audio and video calls that Location can
- CThe codec parameter configured in the Region is only used between Regions and Location
- DThe Region codec parameter is combined with Location bandwidth when communicating with
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(25 responses)- B4% (1)
- C92% (23)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
In CUCM, Regions and Locations serve distinct but complementary purposes. A Region defines which audio and video codecs are allowed between groups of devices - it controls codec negotiation (e.g., G.711 vs. G.729). A Location defines the maximum bandwidth available for calls crossing a WAN link, enabling Call Admission Control (CAC). The key relationship is that the codec parameter in the Region applies specifically to calls between devices in different Regions; the Location bandwidth is a separate mechanism governing how many calls are admitted. Answer C correctly captures that the Region codec setting is scoped to inter-Region communication (and is independent of Location bandwidth management).
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