LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
A.
True.
MSE is designed to replace the current tactical communications systems
located at corps and division. (page 1-2, para 1)
2.
A.
True.
The MSE network can be described as a nodal-switched system.
(page 1-17, para 3a)
3.
A.
Backbone structure, large and small extension nodes, and static and
mobile subscribers.
The MSE architecture can be described as having three layers. The upper
layer is the network backbone structure consisting of interconnected node
centers. The middle layer consists of LENs and SENs that provide units
and CPs with network access. The bottom layer consists of the system's
static and mobile subscribers. (page 1-26, para 31)
4.
C.
Predeployment, installing the backbone system, installing the extension
systems, and operational management.
The deployment of MSE is broken down into four main phases:
Predeployment, installing the backbone network, installing the extension
networks, and operational management. (page 1-27, para 5)
5.
A.
True.
Tri-service tactical communications (TRITAC) is a joint tactical
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