--- title: "First monthly progress report: internet connectivity (memo)" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 7 key: "semester_5/communication_english:first-monthly-progress-report-internet-connectivity" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/first-monthly-progress-report-internet-connectivity site: BCT Engineering --- # First monthly progress report: internet connectivity (memo) Communication English · Chapter 7: Informal Reports - Asked in: 2078 Kartik, 6 marks - Video: [Communication English || Progress Or MEMO Report ( Question No 8 ) 6marks || IOE English](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN-owUDN8oc) — Study With Me - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/first-monthly-progress-report-internet-connectivity - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-7 ## Question Suppose you are the chief consultant of an internet connectivity project at your college and the work is going on, write the first monthly progress report in a memo format. ## Short answer First month: site survey and network design approved, equipment procurement done, 300 Mbps ISP line agreed. 700 m conduit laid between Block A and B (20% cabling), server room prepared. Switch delivery delayed. Progress 22% against 25% plan. Next: backbone cabling and switch installation. ## Answer ```text MEMORANDUM To : Campus Chief, Himalaya Engineering College, Lalitpur From : Er. Priyanka Shrestha, Chief Consultant, Campus Internet Project Date : 3 March 2027 Subject : First monthly progress report on the Campus Internet Connectivity Project (February 2027) ``` #### Introduction The project will provide high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in all the blocks, labs and hostels of the college within four months, starting on 1 February 2027. This is the report for the first month. #### Work completed 1. **Survey:** a site survey of the 6 buildings was completed, and the network design (fibre backbone, switches and 45 access points) was approved. 2. **Procurement:** the bid for the equipment was published, and a supplier was selected for the fibre, switches and access points. 3. **ISP contract:** a 300 Mbps dedicated fibre line was agreed with Nepal Telecom; the connection will be provided within 3 weeks. 4. **Cabling:** 700 m of conduit and fibre was laid between Block A and Block B (20 percent). 5. **Server room:** the room was prepared with a rack and an air-conditioner. #### Problems faced - The delivery of the switches has been delayed by two weeks because of customs. - Classes make it difficult to work in the labs during the day, so the work is done in the evenings. #### Work planned for the next period 1. Complete the backbone cabling between all blocks. 2. Install and configure the switches and 20 access points. 3. Set up the firewall and user authentication. 4. Start testing in Block A. #### Conclusion The progress is 22 percent against the plan of 25 percent. The delay will be made up if the equipment arrives on time. The project is expected to be completed as scheduled at the end of May. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What is the project's aim and duration? A. Provide high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in all blocks, labs and hostels within four months B. Build a data centre in one year C. Provide internet to one lab in a week D. Replace all computers in six months Answer: A. The introduction says it provides internet and Wi-Fi in all blocks, labs and hostels within four months from 1 February 2027. (Key point: Project scope) 2. What does the approved network design include? A. A copper-only network with no access points B. Fibre backbone, switches and 45 access points C. A single router D. Satellite links only Answer: B. The survey of 6 buildings led to a design with a fibre backbone, switches and 45 access points. (Key point: Network design) 3. What is the progress, and why was the delay caused? A. 25 percent against 22 percent; weather B. 22 percent against 25 percent; ISP refused C. 22 percent against 25 percent; switch delivery delayed by two weeks due to customs D. Complete; none Answer: C. Progress is 22 percent versus the plan of 25 percent, mainly from switches delayed two weeks by customs. (Key point: Progress and delay) 4. Which tasks are planned for the next period? A. Order the server room rack B. Sign the ISP contract C. Conduct the site survey D. Complete backbone cabling, install switches and 20 access points, set up firewall and authentication, start testing Block A Answer: D. The planned work continues from cabling to installation, security setup and first testing. 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