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information digit(s)

A single-digit data element in the 7-digit format that is outpulsed by the network to indicate the numbering plan digit (NPD) and CESID (caller's emergency service ID) display status. In the 10-digit format, two information digits used to indicate the CESID display status. The information digit or digits can also indicate a maintenance test call. [T1.414-1998]

information feedback

The return of received data to the source, usually for the purpose of checking the accuracy of transmission by comparison with the original data.

information field

In data transmission, a field assigned to contain user information.
Note: The contents of the information field are not interpreted at the link level.

information flow control

[In COMSEC, a] procedure to ensure that information transfers within an information system (IS) are not made from a higher security level object to an object of a lower security level. [INFOSEC-99]

information integrity

In a frame-relaying network, the condition when all frames relayed by the network satisfy the frame check sequence check. [After T1.606-1990]

information label

The item visible at the POSIX.6/D13.1 interface that is used for associating labeling information with object data. This information is not related to mandatory access control [POSIX.6].

information label floating

The operation whereby one information label is combined with another information label. The specific algorithm used to define the result of a combination of two labels is implementation defined [POSIX.6].

information label policy

The implementation-defined policy that determines to what degree information labels associated with data are automatically adjusted as data flows through the system [POSIX.6].

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