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3C231 - Block IV
Quality Control and Promina
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Computer Science
Professional
02/01/2009

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Term
What are the two most significant contributions the Promina has made to military communications?
Definition
Robustness and Versatility
Term
What is described as the connection between two Promina Multiplexers?
Definition
Trunk
Term
Which Promina Series is typically used only for remote, low traffic sites and available in an 8-slot configuration
Definition
Promina 200
Term
Which Promina series is compatible with larger systems, but is more commonly used in tactical situations due to its relatively small size?
Definition
Promina 400
Term
How many slots are available in a Promina 400?
Definition
12-slot configuration, but can be upgraded to 24 slots with an expansion unit
Term
Which Promina series is composed of one high speed shelf (HSS-2)and one standard (STS) or expansion (EXS) shelf with a comination of additional STS or EXS shelves for a maximum of up to 8 shelves?
Definition
Promina 800
Term
Which software interface is used to configure, monitor, and manage a Promina?
Definition
Promina Operator Interface
Term
What is a point on a network where the network is connected together and also where users connect to the network?
Definition
Node
Term
What is a logical grouping of nodes for security, organization, and management purposes?
Definition
Domain
Term
What is a logical connection between two  nodes, known to eachother as neighbor nodes?
Definition
Link
Term
What is a single physical bandwidth resource connecting two nodes and providing a path between them?
Definition
Trunk
Term
What is a logical connection between two nodes that are in different domains?
Definition
Gateway Link
Term
What is a mechanical assembly (chassis) containing card slots and a backplane?
Definition
Shelf
Term
What are the three shelves used in the Promina 800?
Definition
HSS-2, STS, and EXS
Term
How many slots does the HSS-2 hold and what type of modules does it hold?
Definition
16 slots and holds SX, T3, and PPM Modules
Term
What is one of the possible expansion chassis for the Promina 800 used to hold feature and common equipment modules and consists of 12 slots?
Definition
STS
Term
What is one of two expansion chassis for the Promina 800 that has 16 slots, but no power supply?
Definition
EXS
Term
What is an assembly caontaining connectors and electrical busses which connect modules together in a shelf?
Definition
Backplane
Term
What is an electrical path containing circuit elements, modules, and other system components together within a node?
Definition
Bus
Term
What is an amount of a T-Bus bandwidth alloted to a module installed in a shelf?
Definition
Logical Slot
Term
What is a set of one or more cards that performs a single, logical function and consists of a front card and rear interface card that connect through the backplane on a shelf?
Definition
Modules
Term
What is a required module that is needed for an operation node?
Definition
Common Equipment Module
Term
What are optional modules (such as trunk, voice, and data) that add capabilities to nodes to meet specific requirements?
Definition
Feature Modules
Term
What is a feature module used to connect two nodes and connect to a network?
Definition
Trunk Module
Term
What is a feature module used to interface customer DTE equipment with a node?
Definition
Data Module
Term
What is a physical interface between a node and customer equipment?
Definition
Port
Term
What is a logical port-to-port connection or circuit (channel) built between two ports by a Promina network?
Definition
Call
Term
What is the version of a card called?
Definition
Revision Level
Term
What is backup equipment that protects against network failure called?
Definition
Redundant Equipment
Term
The Promina can connect customers to multiple services such as voice, video, and data over the same network.  Which platform?
Definition
Multiservice Access Platform
Term
Which function of the Promina automatically reroutes circuits around faults and is capable of automatically preemting circuits to make room for higher priority circuits?
Definition
Dynamic Routing
Term
What are the 6 common requirements for every Promina node?
Definition
Power, Processor, Bus, Backplane, Timing, Memory
Term
How many power supplies are needed in a redundant Promina system?
Definition
Two
Term
Which module does not provide timing for the Promina node?
Definition
Bus Extender (BX)
Term
Which processor card is used for the Promina 200 and 400 series, also providing timing for both?
Definition
Promina Logic Module
Term
Which Promina module is used for internal timing and distributing timing to other modules?
Definition
Switching Exchange (SX) or (SX-2)
Term
What provides system configuration storage, module configuration storage, events logs storage, and memory?
Definition
Promina Sever Module (PSM)
Term
What do Promina nodes use to transport data between cards in a node?
Definition
Buses and Backplane
Term
What are the 3 different buses a Promina uses?
Definition
C-Bus, T-Bus, and X-Bus
Term
Which bus uses the processor module to carry signaling and control information between modules?
Definition
C-Bus
Term
Which bus carries real-time user data and is the vehicle for intra-nodal communications?
Definition
T-Bus
Term
Which bus is used to connect the shelves on a Promina 800 node, from the SX or SX-2 module to the BX module?
Definition
X-Bus
Term
What is common connection point between the various modules of the Promina?
Definition
Backplane
Term
What is the point at which a call leaves the node and enters the network or arrives at a node from the network?
Definition
Trunk Modules
Term
How many trunk modules can the Promina 200 and 400 support?
Definition

200 supports 7

400 supports 15

Term
What is a testing device that permits a user to access individual leads of an interface cable, using jumper wires, in order to monitor, switch, or patch the electrical output of the cable?
Definition
Breakout Box (BOB)
Term
What are some types of BOBs included but not limited to?
Definition
EIA/RS 232, EIA 530, EIA 449
Term
Which BOBs have a male DB-25 connector on one side and a female on the other?
Definition
EIA/RS 232 and EIA 530
Term
Which BOB has a male DB-37 connector on one side and a female on the other?
Definition
EIA 449
Term
What is a graph-displaying device that draws a graph of an electrical signal?
Definition
Oscilloscope
Term
What does the vertical (Y) axis on the voltage (hieght) of a signal relate to?
Definition
The signal's strength or amplitude
Term
What does the time relate to in reference to the oscilloscope horizontal (x) axis?
Definition
Speed, delay, or frequency
Term
What is crucial to checking the overall quality of the medium used to pass digital information?
Definition
Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)
Term
What is a multifunction comm analyzer that can terminate a variety of comm circuits and analyze the quality of a circuit under test?
Definition
Fireberd 6000 BERT
Term
The FIREBERD 6000 can be configured to what analysis of circuits under test?
Definition
In-service or Out-of-service
Term
What does the front card of a trunk module do?
Definition
Contains the hardware or logic associated with the specific processing function of the module
Term
What component on the trunk module provides the physical connection between the node and external trunk equipment?
Definition
Interface Card
Term
What is a logical connection between 2 nodes?
Definition
Link
Term
What are some types of trunk modules for the Promina?
Definition
SA TRK, TRK-2, TRK-3, & the T-3
Term
Which module provides asymetric trunking capability and primarily used in tactical environment?
Definition
SA Trunk Module
Term
Which trunk module supports supports one T1 trunk at 1.544 Mbps?
Definition
TRK-2 Module
Term
This trunk module supports 1.544 Mbps DS1 or Fractional T1?
Definition
TRK-3
Term
Which trunk module is specifically designed for the high speed shelf (HSS) on the Promina 800?
Definition
T-3 Module
Term
What is allocated on the trunk module to carry calls across a network to the trunk module on the remote node?
Definition
Trunk Bandwidth
Term
What are the two sources of trunk overhead?
Definition
SCLP and Framing
Term
What is the sole means by which Promina nodes communicate with each other?
Definition
SCLP
Term
What is a proprietary way the data stream is organized in the Promina?
Definition
Framing
Term
What are the points of interface where the customer's DTE equipment connects to the node?
Definition
Data Modules
Term
What two components make up the data modules and connects through the backplane?
Definition
Front Card and Interface Card (Rear Card)
Term
What are the three types of data modules (feature cards) for the Promina?
Definition

Quad Asynchronous Synchronous Data (QASD)

Universal Synchronous Data (USD)

High Speed Data (HSD-2)

Term
Which data module has a maximum asynchronous data transmission rate of 19.2 kbps and a max synchronous rate of 64 kbps?
Definition
QASD
Term
Which data module has two independent synchronous data ports rating from 1.2-1.344 Mbps per port?
Definition
USD
Term
Which data module has two independent ports that support up to 1.544 Mbps each?
Definition
HSD-2
Term
What term refers to processes which occur within a Promina node?
Definition
Intra-nodal
Term
Briefly describe the 4 levels of security, or operator status levels, that we use.
Definition

Level 1- Query all nodes in Domain

Level 2- Query all nodes & modify local node in Domain

Level 3- Query and modify all nodes in Domain

Level 4- Query &modify all nodes in Domain & perform network sys. admin functions in Local Domain

Term
What are the 5 levels of the Promina Operator Interface?
Definition
PIM, PPM, FAM, Action Menu, & Object Menu
Term
Which Promina menu is the entry point for accessing the Operator Interface and permits access to the CPU, PSM, & another Promina node?
Definition
Promina Interface Menu (PIM)
Term
Which menu contains commands for managing operators and the operator console?
Definition
Prolog Procedure Menu (PPM)
Term
Which menu contains commands for configuring the network, monitoring and controlling alarms and events, performing diagnostics and performing network ops?
Definition
Functional Area Menu (FAM)
Term
Which menu provides the actions to be performed such as a query, modify, install, and delete?
Definition
Action Menu
Term
Which menu lists the network component on which the command (or action) is to be performed?
Definition
Object Menu
Term
Which command allows network operators to view the alarm entries in the local alarm log?
Definition
Query Alarms
Term
How many Promina domains can be interconnected to form one network?
Definition
4,096
Term
What is a logical connection between two nodes?
Definition
Link
Term
What is a logical connection between two nodes in different domains?
Definition
Gateway Link
Term
How many nieghbors can a node have?
Definition
Up to 32
Term
What are parameters used to describe a type of trunk?
Definition
Trunk Attributes
Term
What are complete listings of parameters used to configure a node, and are normally supplied to the technician on a DD Form 1441?
Definition
Cut Sheets
Term
What are the two zero suppression algorithms the TRK-2 module supports?
Definition
BEZS & MBZS
Term
What is the max number of PPM's in a node?
Definition
4
Term
If a problem is identified, what command can be used to change parameters and reactivate the card?
Definition
Modify Card
Term
What 3 areas is the card installation process divided into?
Definition
Preparation, Rear Interface, & Front Card
Term
What is a logarithmic ratio used to express gain or loss of signal power?
Definition
The Decibel (dB)
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