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Computer Network(Bbit 313) Question Paper

Computer Network(Bbit 313)

Course:Computer Information Systems And Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) i) Explain the term network trouble shooting
ii) Describe how to troubleshooting a computer network
iii) Outline TWO commands used in trouble shooting a connectivity problem (7 Marks)
b) i) Distinguish between DNS server and DHCP server
ii) Distinguish between subnet mask and supper net mask
iii) Find the mask, given CIDR /26 (5 Marks)
c) Explain the following network management terms
i) Provisioning
ii) Administration
iii) Maintenance (3 Marks)
d) Discuss the process of installing and configuring a router (4 Marks)
e) i) Define network management
ii) State THREE reasons that make computer network management important (4 Marks)
f) i) Define Network protocol
ii) State the TCP/IP layer where network management is applied
iii) Describe THREE reasons that make the layer important in network management (7 Marks)

Question 2
a) i) Define software management
ii) Explain FOUR key factors in software management (10 Marks)
b) Discuss key strategies that you would use to ensure data security (10 Marks)

Question 3
a) i) Describe Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP
ii) Describe THREE elements that compose the SNMP architecture
iii) Outline any FOUR advantages of SNMP
iv) Outline any FOUR disadvantages of SNMP (11 Marks)
b) Explain FOUR application of SNMP (4 Marks)
c) FOUR key factors that you would consider while deciding on the best transmission media for a computer network (8 Marks)

Question 4
a) i) Define medium access as applied in computer networks
ii) Compare and contrast THREE popular medium access methods (10 Marks)
b) i) State FOUR specific steps in network design project
ii) Describe FOUR main goals of computer network design (10 Marks)

Question 5
a) Describe the following computer network management functions
i) Security management
ii) Accounting management
iii) Fault management
iv) Performance management
v) Configuration management (10 Marks)
b) i) Distinguish between dynamic IP address assignment and static IP address assignment
ii) Describe dynamic IP address assignment works (10 Marks)

Computer Network(Bbit 313) Question Paper

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