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Cisy332: Network Hardware And Configuration Question Paper

Cisy332: Network Hardware And Configuration

Course:Computer Information Systems

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two.

Question One (30 MARKS)
What is a server farm? (2mks)

i) What is the purpose of the IEEE 802 committee? (2mks)
ii) List and briefly define five (5) IEEE 802.11 services (5mks)

Giving two (2) examples discuss the term "campus" as used in network design. (5mks)

An enterprise LAN architecture may span up to three (3) layers. Briefly describe these three (3) layers and the purposes they serve. (6mks)

List four (4) common LAN topologies and briefly describe their methods of operation. (4mks)

Delivering voice, video and data on a single network infrastructure offers many benefits, but also presents a number of challenges too. Give three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages for implementing unified communications on a network. (6mks)

Question Two

Wireless LAN must meet the same sort of requirements specific to any LAN. However, there are a number of requirements specific to the wireless LAN environment. Describe them. (12mks)

Describe the three (3) application areas for wireless LANs. (8mks)

Question Three
A new LAN design must Scale and accommodate emerging computing trends and additional network services without an entire redesign. Describe any five (5) of these trends and/or technical considerations for designing a modern network to address these requirements. (15mks)

Question Four
Increasing security threats and risks force campusLIANs to remain secure and controlled on all fronts. Yet also provide open and pervasive access to maintain and increase productivity. Describe in detail, any five (5) solutions that can be used on a network to ensure this. (15mks)

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