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Bct2311:Compiler Construction Question Paper

Bct2311:Compiler Construction

Course:Computer Technology

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Define the following terms:
i. Data (2 Marks)
ii. Information (2 Marks)
iii. Signal (2 Marks)
b. Explain the following data transmission connections:
i. Simplex (2 Marks)
ii. Half duplex (2 Marks)
iii. Full duplex (2 Marks)
c. i. By use of illustration explain the two ways of serial data transmission modes. (6 Marks)
ii. What is modulation? (2 Marks)
iii. Differentiate the following terms as used in modulation; AM, FM and PM. (6 Marks)
d. Explain any two types of networks. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. i. Define the term data communication medium. (2 Marks)
ii. Name two broad classification of transmission media (2 Marks)
iii. From the above (aii) explain any two examples of transmission media in each case. (8 Marks)
b. Explain four factors to consider in choosing a transmission medium. (8 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Define the following terms:
i. Noise (2 Marks)
ii. Cross talk (2 Marks)
iii. Jitter (2 Marks)
b. Explain any three types of noise. (6 Marks)
c. Explain four sources where noise could originate from. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Distinguish between routers and switches. (4 Marks)
b. Explain the meaning of the following terms:
i. Protocol (2 Marks)
ii. TCP/IP (2 Marks)
iii. Packetizing (2 Marks)
c. i. Identify and explain two main types of errors in data transmission. (6 Marks)
ii. Differentiate between error detection and error correction. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
a. i. What is routing? (2 Marks)
ii. Describe three types of routing. (6 Marks)
b. Differentiate between serial and parallel transmissions. (10 Marks)
c. Explain the term encryption. (2 Marks)

Bct2311:Compiler Construction Question Paper

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