TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

Which network technology is packaged as part of a BRI plan?

1. DSL

2. ISDN

3. Ethernet

4. T1

The correct answer is: ISDN

BRI, or Basic Rate Interface, is a type of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) technology. It is designed to carry digital signals and is primarily used for voice and data transmission. BRI consists of two 64 Kbps bearer (B) channels for voice or data and one 16 Kbps delta (D) channel for call control and signaling. The primary purpose of BRI is to provide a method to connect end-user equipment to the ISDN network, making it an integral part of the ISDN technology suite. This makes it clear that the correct choice pertains to ISDN, as BRI is fundamentally a part of that technology framework. In contrast, the other mentioned technologies serve different purposes. DSL, for example, is primarily used for high-speed internet connections but operates over traditional copper telephone lines, separate from ISDN. Ethernet is a networking technology predominantly used in local area networks (LANs) and does not relate to BRI or ISDN. T1 lines represent a specific type of dedicated digital transmission line offering higher bandwidth than BRI but are part of a different standard and service framework. Hence, while BRI is specific to ISDN, the other technologies fall into different categories or service levels that do