In replacing the old analog equipment with new high-speed digital equipment and transforming the outside plant into a high-speed, digital fiber-optic network, the only portion of the network that was not touched was the:
A) subscriber drop
B) feeder cable
C) head-end office
D) trunking cable

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The subscriber drop, which is the portion of the network that connects the local network to the individual subscriber's premises, was the only part not upgraded in the scenario described. This is because the main focus of such upgrades is often on the backbone and distribution components of the network to increase overall capacity and speed, while the last mile (subscriber drop) might not be immediately upgraded to fiber-optic technology due to cost, logistical challenges, or other priorities.

In Replacing the Old Analog Equipment with New High-Speed Digital