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Next-Generation Networks

Table of Contents:
Definition and Overview
1. Introduction
2. Historical Overview
3. A New Architecture
4. The Next-Generation Switch
5. Flexible Deployment Options
6. Changing the Economic Model
Self-Test
Glossary
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1. With large, centralized, proprietary switch infrastructures, central office (CO) functionality is pushed to the edge of the network.
a. true
b. false
2. Next-generation switches provide rich application programming interfaces (APIs) for which of the following?
a. third-party programmers, to develop applications
b. carriers, to build new services in house
c. both a and b
3. The __________ continues to be the principal means of delivering data services.
a. PSTN
b. PSDN
4. The industry is shifting from large, centralized, Class-5 proprietary switches to distributed, open, Class-5 access and enhanced services platforms.
a. true
b. false
5. Which of the following services cannot be accomplished by the next-generation switching architecture?
a. increase revenues
b. distribute switching functionality to the edge of the network
c. reduce operating costs
d. increase the number of network elements involved
6. The software for next-generation switches can be uploaded but not activated while the switch is in service.
a. true
b. false
7. In the era of next-generation switches, carriers will be able to develop their own applications.
a. true
b. false
8. The most immediate benefit of next-generation switches is their low cost.
a. true
b. false
9. In most situations, next-generation switches require a separate enhanced services platform.
a. true
b. false
10. Which of the following is not an aspect of next-generation switches?
a. open programmability
b. partial PSTN integration
c. low cost
d. high scalability

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