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Computer Networking Question Paper

Computer Networking

Course:Information Communication Technology Technician (Ictt)

Institution: Sigalagala Technical Training Institute question papers

Exam Year:2011

1.a) Define the term computer networking(2mks)
b) Briefly explain six benefits of networking computers in an organization (6mks)

2. Explain the role played by the following networking devices.
i) Switch ii) File server iii) Router iv) Modem v) Bridge (10mks)

3. Using a diagrammatic representation describe briefly how the following network topologies work.
a) Bus
b) Star
c) Ring
d) FDDI (8mks)

4. a) Distinguish between the following
i) Asynchronous and synchronous transmission
ii) Simplex and full duplex transmission
iii) Intranet and extranet (6mks)

b) Outline any two characteristics of the following transmission media
i) Satellite technology
ii) Wi-fi
iii) Bluetooth (6mks)

5. a) State the characteistics of Cat 5 twisted pair cable (2mks)
b) The term 100BaseT in networking refers to (2mks)
c) State two characteristics of each of the following cable:
i) Thicknet ii) Shield twisted pair cable (STP) (4mks)

6. a) Explain any Four advantages of OSI layered network architecture (4mks)
b) Outline Two fuctions of each of the seven OSI reference model layers (14mks)

7. Differentiate between the following:
i) Multimode and single mode fiber
ii) Broadband and Baseband
iii) personal Area Network(PAN) and Wide Area Network(WAN) (6mks)

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