Homework #4 ‑ CSIS 625 ‑ Spring 2001 ‑ Oelke

Due Week 12 (4/24/01) by classtime

Name:

Define the following:

1) ATM:

2) ABR:

3) UBR:

4) VPI:

5) VCI:

6) CIR:

7) AAL:

8) UNI:

9) FRAD:

10) PAD

11) Extra Credit: TLA:

Short Answer:

12) Describe the fields in an ATM header.

13) Compare the strengths and weaknesses of ATM vs. Frame Relay

14) Compare Frame Relay vs. X.25

15) Explain what a burst rate is, and how it may be used in comparison to a committed rate.