CONTENTS

 1 Scope 
2 References 
3 Definitions  
4 Abbreviations and acronyms        
5 Conventions     
6 Metallic cables and access network test, acceptance and maintenance methods, intended for service quality assurance     
        6.1 Spectral emulation method (SEM) foundation         
        6.2 Test and acceptance procedures    
       6.3 Maintenance          
Appendix I – Traditional test methods and SEM comparison     
        I.1 Introduction         
        I.2 Spectral emulation method (SEM)
        I.3 Two methods comparison
        I.4 Method validation
Appendix II – Brazilian experience     
       II.1 Network architecture         
       II.2 Test and acceptance procedure      
Bibliography