A direct
jump to 4NT from 1NT or 2NT openings or a from a 2NT Baron
response to 4NT is a quantitative NF raise showing:
Interest in a possible NT slam A certain combined HCP count of 30-31 HCP
It asks partner to consider 6 if in possession of some additional values or length
To PASS without any additional values
If minded for 6NT responder can bid Bid 6NT directly or 5NT invitationally
One can investigate further showing controls in the normal RKC way OR Beta's preferred way by showwing italian controls as follows:
5 2
5 3
5 4 5 5+
A quantitative 4NT can be passed Equally 6N can be directly bid
but showing italian controls is preferred. Direct is more often the
case only with a quality side suit capable of producing 5+ tricks