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Internet Protocols And Technologies Question Paper
Internet Protocols And Technologies
Course:Diploma In Information Technology
Institution: Bungoma Technical Training Institute question papers
Exam Year:2012
STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DIT 106 INTERNET PROTOCOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
DATE: MARCH, 2012 TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Any Three Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) With regard to internet history define DARPA, ARPAnet and RFC [6 Marks]
b) Define the term internet backbone [2 Marks]
c) Explain the difference between peering and transit arrangements in backbone set-up [6 Marks]
d) i) Name two ISPs in Kenya
ii) Give two functions of ISPs [6 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) Explain how the TCP/IP protocol enables communication over the internet [10 Marks]
b) Briefly explain the IPv4 addressing scheme as used in the internet [6 Marks]
c) Define HTML and state its use [4 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
a)Briefly describe and contrast the ISDN and Dial-up internet connection types [8 Marks]
b) Briefly give the use of any three equipment or software used in internet connections [6 Marks]
c) Explain how the Domain Name System works [6 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Define URL giving an example and all its parts [8 Marks]
b) i) Define the term web browser and give two examples
ii) Give the use of the following buttons and bars; back, home, refresh, address bar [12 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) Explain how you can set the home page of the internet explorer browser as www.kca.ac.ke
[4 Marks]
b) Explain how internet backbone networks are formed [6 Marks]
c) Define the term newsgroup ii) Give meaning to the following terms as used in newsgroups;
lurking, posting, thread [8 Marks]
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