Q. Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) would provide the recipient with details about the caller, similar to the functionalities of ‘Truecaller’ and ‘Bharat Caller ID’. In which one of the following ways does CNAP work similarly to Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID?

[A] It uses facial recognition technology.

[B] It relies on a database to match phone numbers with names.

[C] It analyzes call patterns for spam detection.

[D] It requires users to register their information manually.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) works similarly to Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID in that it uses a database to match phone numbers with names. When a call is received, the system checks the database for the caller’s name associated with the phone number and displays it on the recipient’s screen. This helps the recipient identify the caller, even if the number is not saved in their contact list. The database is populated with information from various sources, including user-submitted data, public databases, and partnerships with telecom operators.

Source: Forum IAS

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