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You are adding regions in Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Which codec(s) are selected when a call is placed if you set up the max audio bit rate to use 8 kbps?

The correct answer is B. G.729. This question asks to identify which audio codec is selected in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) when the maximum audio bit rate for a region is configured to 8 kbps.

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Question

You are adding regions in Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Which codec(s) are selected when a call is placed if you set up the max audio bit rate to use 8 kbps?

Options

  • AG.722
  • BG.729
  • CG.729 and G.711ualw
  • DG.711ulaw and G.711alaw

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • B
    94% (31)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

This question asks to identify which audio codec is selected in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) when the maximum audio bit rate for a region is configured to 8 kbps.

AG.722

G.722 is a wideband codec that typically operates at higher bit rates like 64 kbps or 48 kbps, not 8 kbps.

BG.729Correct

When the max audio bit rate in a Cisco Unified Communications Manager region is set to 8 kbps, the G.729 codec is the only standard option that fits this requirement. G.729 is a low-bandwidth codec that operates at 8 kbps, making it suitable for bandwidth-constrained links. This ensures calls within or between regions configured for this low bit rate will use G.729.

CG.729 and G.711ualw

G.711ulaw operates at 64 kbps, which is much higher than the specified 8 kbps limit.

DG.711ulaw and G.711alaw

Both G.711ulaw and G.711alaw operate at 64 kbps, significantly exceeding the 8 kbps maximum audio bit rate.

Concept tested: CUCM region configuration and codec selection based on bandwidth

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cucm/admin/11_5_1/configAdmin/cucm_b_configuration-guide-1151/cucm_b_configuration-guide-1151_chapter_0100010.html

Topics

#CUCM Regions#Voice Codecs#Bandwidth Management#Media Bit Rate

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