CBRS CPI Examination- Terms and Definitions- Questions and Answers

CBSD Registration The procedure by which a CBSD indicates to a SAS its intention to operate. Successful registration implies a validation by the SAS that the CBSD has been FCC certified and confers on the CBSD the right to be authorized by the SAS to operate in accordance with a Grant. During the registration process, each CBSD provides a fixed location, unique identifiers (e.g., owner information, device information), Group membership, and radio-related capabilities. A successful registration procedure concludes with the SAS providing a unique identifier for that CBSD. CBSD User The registered entity that has operational responsibility for the CBSD. Channel The contiguous frequency range between lower and upper frequency limits. Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device (CBSD) Fixed Stations, or networks of such stations, that operate on a Priority Access or General Authorized Access basis in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service consistent with Title 47 CFR Part 96 [n.8]. For CBSDs which comprise multiple nodes or networks of nodes, CBSD requirements apply to each node even if network management and communication with the SAS is accomplished via a single network interface. Domain Proxy (DP): An entity engaging in communications with the SAS on behalf of multiple individual CBSDs or networks of CBSDs. The Domain Proxy can also provide a translational capability to interface legacy radio equipment in the MHz band with a SAS to ensure compliance with Part 96 rules [n.8]. Grant The authorization provided by a SAS to a CBSD, subject to a Heartbeat exchange, to transmit using specified operating parameters. Grants are identified by a unique Grant identifier. Once issued, a Grant's operating parameters are never changed; if new or modified operating parameters are required, then a new Grant must be obtained. The Grant's operating parameters are maximum EIRP and Channel. Group A collection of CBSDs which are provided a special, common form of management by the SAS. Interference Coordination Group A group of CBSDs that does not require intra-group, interCBSD interference coordination from the SAS. PAL reserved channel A 10 MHz channel in the range of that a SAS may establish for exclusive use of a set of one or more CBSDs that are registered as belonging to a PPA based upon acquired PAL rights. PAL Protection Area (PPA) An area within a PAL established by a PAL owner for protecting exclusive use of channels based upon the acquisition of PAL rights. The area is based upon the coverage area of the set of CBSDs that are members of the PPA. The SAS maintains a list of CBSDs that are members of the PPA. REG-Conditional A parameter in the RegistrationRequest object that may be provided by the CBSD or may be provided through other means.