ATM Networking Quiz

What is the size of an ATM cell?

• 48 bytes

• 53 bytes

• 64 bytes

• 128 bytes

ATM is primarily used in which type of communication?

• Email transmission

• Multimedia transmission (voice, video, data)

• File sharing

• Social networking

What does ATM stand for in networking?

• Advanced Transmission Mode

• Asynchronous Transfer Mode

• Asynchronous Transport Module

• Automated Transfer Mechanism

Which of the following is true about ATM cells?

• They have a fixed size of 53 bytes.

• Their size varies depending on the type of data being transmitted.

• They are larger than traditional Ethernet frames.

• They cannot handle real-time data like voice or video.

ATM operates at which layer of the OSI model?

• Physical layer

• Data Link layer

• Transport layer

• Network layer

Which of the following is a feature of ATM?

• Connectionless communication

• Fixed-size cells

• Packet-based transmission

• Does not support Quality of Service (QoS)

What is the purpose of the 5-byte header in an ATM cell?

• To carry the payload data

• To specify the type of data being transmitted

• To identify the virtual circuit and manage the cell's path

• To ensure error detection and correction

What type of data can be transmitted over an ATM network?

• Only voice

• Only video

• Only computer data

• Voice, video, and computer data

Which of the following describes a virtual circuit in ATM?

• A physical connection between two devices

• A temporary logical connection established before data transfer

• A broadcast connection to all devices in a network

• A one-way connection without acknowledgment

Which ATM service type ensures high reliability and is used for applications like video conferencing?

• Constant Bit Rate (CBR)

• Available Bit Rate (ABR)

• Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR)

• Variable Bit Rate (VBR)