Asynchronous Transfer Mode CS-306 6th Sem May 2010
Max marks 60
Note: Section A is compulsory. Attempt any Four questions from section B and two from Section C.
Section A Marks 2 each
1.
(a) Write a short note on ATM?
(b) How ATM is used in local area networks?
(c) What is cell switching?
(d) What are virtual channels?
(e) Write the concept of multistage switch?
(f) Write features of AAL_1 layer?
(g) Define Quality of services(QoS)?
(h) What are ATM physical interface?
(i) What is payload size?
(j) Write hardware components of ATM network?
Section B Marks 5 each
2. Explain ATM reference model showing its layers?
3. Write a short note on data and video traffic management?
4. What are the benefits of optical transmission?
5. Explain different models for designing ATM interface?
6. How congestion is controlled in ATM networks?
Section C Marks 10 each
7. Write in detail ATM layer performance measurements and its protocol interworking?
8. What are user control and management planes?
9. Explain ATM switching networks with block diagrams?
Max marks 60
Note: Section A is compulsory. Attempt any Four questions from section B and two from Section C.
Section A Marks 2 each
1.
(a) Write a short note on ATM?
(b) How ATM is used in local area networks?
(c) What is cell switching?
(d) What are virtual channels?
(e) Write the concept of multistage switch?
(f) Write features of AAL_1 layer?
(g) Define Quality of services(QoS)?
(h) What are ATM physical interface?
(i) What is payload size?
(j) Write hardware components of ATM network?
Section B Marks 5 each
2. Explain ATM reference model showing its layers?
3. Write a short note on data and video traffic management?
4. What are the benefits of optical transmission?
5. Explain different models for designing ATM interface?
6. How congestion is controlled in ATM networks?
Section C Marks 10 each
7. Write in detail ATM layer performance measurements and its protocol interworking?
8. What are user control and management planes?
9. Explain ATM switching networks with block diagrams?
Asynchronous Transfer Mode CS-306 6th Sem Dec 2010
Section A
QI)
a) Define the term 'Payload' with example.
b) Data transmission rate ofATM lines are higher than DSL lines. Comment on the statement with example.
c) What are various switching models in AIM networks?
d) Explain with example conjunction control in ATM Networks.
e) What is AIM based protocol Networking?
0 List two factors for ATM layer performance measurement.
g) Differentiate the terms User Control and Management Planes.
h) The functionality ofAIM network is based on OSI model. Comment on
the statement.
i) Mention theory of operation for AIM networks.
j) Discuss with exarnples various component of ATM networks?
Section B(4x5=20)
Q2) What do you understand by the term ATM Networks? Discuss with lucid
examples various factors responsible for the development ofATM Networks?
Q3) Define the term "Switching". Suggest different type of switching methods
available in networking domain. Also speciff with justification which type of
switching you will use for ATM networks.
Q4) What are ATM interfaces? Explain with examples various factors to be
considered while designing such an interface.
Q5) Explain with adequate examples, how the Data serviees & Protocol services
are being achieved in AIM Networks.
Q6) Explain with adequate examples the challenges that are still to be addressed
for ATM type of networks.
a) Define the term 'Payload' with example.
b) Data transmission rate ofATM lines are higher than DSL lines. Comment on the statement with example.
c) What are various switching models in AIM networks?
d) Explain with example conjunction control in ATM Networks.
e) What is AIM based protocol Networking?
0 List two factors for ATM layer performance measurement.
g) Differentiate the terms User Control and Management Planes.
h) The functionality ofAIM network is based on OSI model. Comment on
the statement.
i) Mention theory of operation for AIM networks.
j) Discuss with exarnples various component of ATM networks?
Section B(4x5=20)
Q2) What do you understand by the term ATM Networks? Discuss with lucid
examples various factors responsible for the development ofATM Networks?
Q3) Define the term "Switching". Suggest different type of switching methods
available in networking domain. Also speciff with justification which type of
switching you will use for ATM networks.
Q4) What are ATM interfaces? Explain with examples various factors to be
considered while designing such an interface.
Q5) Explain with adequate examples, how the Data serviees & Protocol services
are being achieved in AIM Networks.
Q6) Explain with adequate examples the challenges that are still to be addressed
for ATM type of networks.
Section - C(2x10=20)
Q7) Define the term Traffic Control? Disiuss various traffrc parameters & QoS
parameters to be considered in the AIM Networks? Explain it with examples.
Q8) Explain the significance of queuing configuration in the AIM Networks.
Compare & contrast different queuing configuration being used in the AIM
Networks.
Q9) Assume that you are working as a Network Administrator in an organizatron.
You are being assigned the responsibility to connect your organization with
ATM networks. What recommendation you will suggest to your organization
for such implementation. Necessary assumptions can be assume
