Which of the following is a characteristic of good traffic handling?
The correct answer is A: Passing messages exactly as received. A characteristic of good traffic handling is passing messages exactly as received, without modification, interpretation, or editing. This ensures message accuracy and integrity.
When handling formal traffic, you should relay messages word-for-word as you received them. You shouldn't paraphrase, summarize, or 'improve' the message. The message originator wrote it a specific way for a reason, and your job as a traffic handler is to pass it accurately. This is fundamental to reliable message handling and is especially important for emergency or formal messages where accuracy is critical.
Exam Tip
Good traffic handling = Exact relay. Remember: Pass messages exactly as received, without modification or interpretation. Accuracy is critical in traffic handling.
Memory Aid
"**G**ood **T**raffic = **G**et **T**ext **E**xact (think 'GT = GTE' = Get Text Exact)"
Real-World Application
You receive a formal message through a net: 'Number 15, Priority Routine, From W1ABC, To John Smith, 123 Main St, Message: Arriving Tuesday 3 PM. Signed, Mary.' When you relay this message, you pass it exactly as received - same wording, same format, same everything. You don't change 'Tuesday' to 'tomorrow' or rephrase anything. Exact accuracy is essential.
FCC Part 97.119Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. Traffic handlers shouldn't make decisions about message worthiness. All legitimate traffic should be relayed, regardless of personal judgment.
Option C: Incorrect. Traffic handlers shouldn't relay messages to news media unless that's the intended recipient. Messages should go to their designated addressees.
Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. Only passing messages exactly as received is the characteristic of good traffic handling.
题目解析
The correct answer is A: Passing messages exactly as received. A characteristic of good traffic handling is passing messages exactly as received, without modification, interpretation, or editing. This ensures message accuracy and integrity. When handling formal traffic, you should relay messages word-for-word as you received them. You shouldn't paraphrase, summarize, or 'improve' the message. The message originator wrote it a specific way for a reason, and your job as a traffic handler is to pass it accurately. This is fundamental to reliable message handling and is especially important for emergency or formal messages where accuracy is critical.
考试技巧
Good traffic handling = Exact relay. Remember: Pass messages exactly as received, without modification or interpretation. Accuracy is critical in traffic handling.
记忆口诀
**G**ood **T**raffic = **G**et **T**ext **E**xact (think 'GT = GTE' = Get Text Exact)
实际应用示例
You receive a formal message through a net: 'Number 15, Priority Routine, From W1ABC, To John Smith, 123 Main St, Message: Arriving Tuesday 3 PM. Signed, Mary.' When you relay this message, you pass it exactly as received - same wording, same format, same everything. You don't change 'Tuesday' to 'tomorrow' or rephrase anything. Exact accuracy is essential.
错误选项分析
Option B: Incorrect. Traffic handlers shouldn't make decisions about message worthiness. All legitimate traffic should be relayed, regardless of personal judgment. Option C: Incorrect. Traffic handlers shouldn't relay messages to news media unless that's the intended recipient. Messages should go to their designated addressees. Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. Only passing messages exactly as received is the characteristic of good traffic handling.
知识点
Traffic handling, Message accuracy, Exact relay, Good operating practices
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