Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - NOC

What does NOC stand for?

• Network Optimization Center

• Network Operations Center

• Network Operations Control

• Network Online Connection

What is the main function of a Network Operations Center (NOC)?

• Manage social media accounts

• Handle customer service calls

• Develop new network technologies

• Supervise, monitor, and maintain client networks

Where are some NOCs located?

• Within the data center they manage and in remote locations

• In residential areas only

• In shopping malls

• On top of mountains

What tools do NOC teams use to identify and resolve network issues?

• Advanced monitoring tools

• Basic hand tools

• Cooking utensils

• Gardening equipment

What is one of the responsibilities of a NOC team?

• Organize office parties

• Help with capacity planning

• Write poetry

• Design logos for the company

Why are NOCs essential in managing traffic spikes?

• Causing network outages

• Slowing down network speed

• Creating more traffic jams

• Preventing downtime and providing users with a fast online experience

What is the role of NOCs during high-traffic periods?

• Shutting down the network

• Ignoring the traffic spikes

• Ensuring efficient operation and providing uninterrupted digital experiences

• Creating chaos and confusion

What impact does network performance have on business success?

• Direct impact

• Negative impact

• Indirect impact

• No impact at all

What is the approach of NOCs to network management?

• Proactive and comprehensive

• Lazy and inefficient

• Reactive and limited

• Random and chaotic

Why are NOCs considered the unsung heroes?

• Because they are not helpful

• Behind many uninterrupted digital experiences

• Because they are always in the spotlight

• Because they sing loudly