Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0962

What is the framing specification used for transmitting digital signals at 1.544 Mbps on a T1 facility?

A.
DS-0
B. DS-1
C. DS-2
D. DS-3

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Digital Signal level 1 (DS-1) is the framing specification used for transmitting digital signals at 1.544 Mbps on a T1 facility. DS-0 is the framing specification used in transmitting digital signals over a single 64 Kbps channel over a T1 facility. DS-3 is the framing specification used for transmitting digital signals at 44.736 Mbps on a T3 facility. DS-2 is not a defined framing specification.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 114).