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Wireless Internet Network Communications Architecture

Self-Test
1. Standards bodies, operators, and RAN equipment vendors have embraced _________ as the networking architecture of choice.
a. ATM
b. IP
c. frame relay
2. No media adoption curve has been faster than the Internet's.
a. true
b. false
3. The ____________ provides mobile subscriber network access over an air interface.
a. core network plane
b. end-user services plane
c. radio access plane
4. The _____________ provides the interface into network management.
a. core network plane
b. end-user services plane
c. radio access plane
5. The _____________ contains specific functions that will enable subscribers to experience the feel of a wireline network without the restrictions.
a. core network plane
b. end-user services plane
c. radio access plane
6. According to the wireless IP conceptual model, the __________ plays a central role in connecting a myriad of host services to subscriber access networks.
a. core network plane
b. end-user services plane
c. radio access plane
7. ____________ are the services residing outside the alliance architecture’s core network offering that are supplied by the network operator and content provider.
a. Packet services
b. Teleservices
c. Value-added services
d. Supplementary services
8. GSM and cdmaOne networks are packet-oriented.
a. true
b. false
9. The role of the circuit-based MSC will continue to regress in favor of the gains delivered by the packet voice and IP–based authentication, security, and mobility management.
a. true
b. false
10. A new communications architecture that will enable true peer-to-peer wireless communication and client-server operation is being developed jointly by leaders in the wireline and Internet industries.
a. true
b. false

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