--- title: "First quarterly progress report: urban internet project (memo)" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 7 key: "semester_5/communication_english:first-quarterly-progress-report-urban-internet-memo" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/first-quarterly-progress-report-urban-internet-memo site: BCT Engineering --- # First quarterly progress report: urban internet project (memo) Communication English · Chapter 7: Informal Reports - Asked in: 2075 Chaitra, 6 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/first-quarterly-progress-report-urban-internet-memo - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-7 ## Question Suppose you are the chief consultant of a urban internet connectivity project and the work is going on in your local town. Write a first quarterly progress report in memo format. ## Short answer A memo reports the first quarter of an urban internet project in Lalitpur. Survey and design finished, 14 km ducts laid, 6 km fibre installed, four hotspots active, and Rs. 1.2 crore spent. Progress is 25 percent against 28 percent plan. ## Answer ```text MEMORANDUM To : Mayor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City From : Er. Rina Maharjan, Chief Consultant Date : 10 April 2027 Subject : First quarterly progress report on the Urban Internet Connectivity Project (January-March 2027) ``` #### Introduction The project aims to provide free Wi-Fi in 25 public places and high-speed fibre internet in 15 wards of the city. It started on 1 January 2027 and will run for 12 months. This is the first quarterly report. #### Work completed 1. The survey and design were completed; the locations of the 25 hotspots and a 42 km fibre route were finalised. 2. The contract for fibre and equipment was signed with a registered ISP in February. 3. 14 km of ducts were laid, and 6 km of fibre was installed. 4. Four hotspots were set up, at Patan Durbar Square, Pulchowk, Jawalakhel and the bus park, and they serve 300 users a day. 5. A network control room was established at the municipal office. 6. A user registration portal is being tested. 7. Expenditure: Rs. 1.2 crore (24 percent of the budget). #### Problems faced - Delays in getting permits to dig roads in the core areas. - Some hotspot locations had to be changed because there was no power supply. #### Work planned for the next period 1. Complete 20 km of fibre and 8 more hotspots. 2. Train municipal staff in network operation. 3. Test the speed and coverage, and conduct a user survey. #### Conclusion The project has completed 25 percent of its work against the plan of 28 percent. We are confident that the project will be completed within the planned time. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What does the urban internet project aim to provide? A. Free Wi-Fi in 25 public places and fibre internet for 15 wards B. Mobile towers only C. A national backbone D. Internet only for the mayor's office Answer: A. It aims at free Wi-Fi in 25 public places and high-speed fibre for 15 wards. (Key point: Project aim) 2. What was physically installed by the end of the first quarter? A. All 25 hotspots B. 14 km of ducts, 6 km of fibre and four hotspots C. 42 km of fibre D. Nothing Answer: B. 14 km of ducts and 6 km of fibre were laid, and four hotspots were set up; 42 km is the whole planned route. (Key point: Work completed) 3. What do the figures in the conclusion and expenditure show? A. 28 percent done against 25 percent planned B. Fully complete C. 25 percent done against a plan of 28 percent; Rs. 1.2 crore spent (24 percent) D. Rs. 1.2 crore is 100 percent of the budget Answer: C. Work is 25 percent complete vs 28 percent planned, a small lag, and 24 percent of the budget has been spent. (Key point: Progress and expenditure) 4. Which are the problems faced? A. Lack of ISP B. Public opposition C. Equipment theft D. Delay in road-digging permits in core areas and change of hotspot locations due to power supply Answer: D. Permits for digging delayed the work and some hotspot sites lacked power supply. 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