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The Evolution of Broadband

Table of Contents:
Definition and Overview
1. Introduction
2. Market Drivers: Current Demand for Broadband Access Technologies
3. Other Access Users
4. Digital Subscriber Line Growth
5. Market Forecasts
6. Network Infrastructure Changes
7. Technology Hurdles for DSL
8. DSL Deployment Issues
9. The IEC/Hellerstein & Associates Broadband Access and DSL Surveys
10. DSL versus Competing Broadband Access Technologies
11. Conclusion
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1. DSL refers to ______________________.
a. A specific gauge of wire used in modem communications
b. A modem enabling high-speed communications
c. A connection created by a modem pair enabling high-speed communications
d. A specific length of wire
2. What percentage of total Internet penetration does the United States account for?
a. 15%
b. 20%
c. 35%
d. 40%
e. 50%
f. 60%
g. 75%
3. Which appliance can be used to connect to the Internet?
a. Phone
b. Cell phone
c. Personal digital assistant
d. Television
e. Information appliance
f. Picture frame
g. All of the above
4. What technologies can be used to provide broadband access?
a. DSL
b. Cable
c. Satellite
d. Fixed wireless
e. Cell phones
f. a, b, c, & d
5. Which of the following is expected to be the most popular with businesses and teleworkers?
a. SDSL
b. G.shdsl
c. ADSL
d. IDSL
e. VDSL
6. What are the main target segments for broadband deployment by telcos?
a. Kids
b. Teenagers
c. The elderly
d. Large businesses
e. Small businesses
7. What type of device is needed to interconnect the customer’s premises and the DSL service?
a. DSLAM
b. CO switch
c. DLC
d. IAD
8. Widespread installation of DSL has been impeded by the physical constraints of the local loop.
a. True
b. False
9. What is the most troubling issue facing the DSL marketplace today?
a. Poor customer service or technical support
b. High prices
c. Lack of demand
d. Few competitors
e. Distance or technological impairments
f. Standards
g. None of the above
10. Network testing, management, and service are not important in broadband media services.
a. True
b. False
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