Echo suppressor is detrimental to full duplex operation because
(A) It disables one of the two pairs in a four-wire trunk line when a signal is
detected on the other pair.
(B) It enables one of the two pairs in a four-wire trunk line when a signal is
detected on the other pair.
(C) It activates both the pairs of a four-wire trunk line.
(D) It is independent of line conditions.

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Answer :

(A) It disables one of the two pairs in a four-wire trunk line when a signal is detected on the other pair.

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