Common channel signalling______________
(A) Uses the speech or data path for signaling.
(B) Does not use the speech or data path for signaling.
(C) Needs no additional transmission facilities.
(D) Finds it difficult to handle signaling during speech.

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Answer :

(C) Needs no additional transmission facilities.

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