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DIT SCI 1108 Data Communication & Network

This document provides instructions and questions for an examination on data communication and networks. It includes 4 questions with multiple parts each. Question 1 asks students to [1] define data communication, [2] discuss a 3-layer network model, [3] differentiate between protocols and interfaces, [4] configure IP addresses for peer-to-peer connection, [5] discuss transmission impairments, [6] explain network security, [7] discuss security threats, and [8] describe basic hardware components. Question 2 asks students to [1] advise on ring, bus and star topologies and [2] state two application layer protocols. Question 3 asks students to [1] identify factors causing congestion

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DIT SCI 1108 Data Communication & Network

This document provides instructions and questions for an examination on data communication and networks. It includes 4 questions with multiple parts each. Question 1 asks students to [1] define data communication, [2] discuss a 3-layer network model, [3] differentiate between protocols and interfaces, [4] configure IP addresses for peer-to-peer connection, [5] discuss transmission impairments, [6] explain network security, [7] discuss security threats, and [8] describe basic hardware components. Question 2 asks students to [1] advise on ring, bus and star topologies and [2] state two application layer protocols. Question 3 asks students to [1] identify factors causing congestion

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MURANG’A UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

(A constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR
THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SCI 1108: DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS

COURSE: DIT TIME: 2HRS


DAY/TIME: Friday 11:00Am-1;00pm DATE: 7th August2015

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

a. Define the term Data communication? [2 marks]


b. Discuss a 3-layer network model explaining clearly how data moves from one layer to
another with aid of a well labeled diagram. [5 marks]
c. Differentiate between a protocol and an interface in regard to data communication
[4 marks]
d. You are called upon to set up a peer-to-peer connection. One of the computer’s IP
address is 175.168.125.10 and another node’s IP address is 193.128.16.10.
i. Describe the steps in configuration of the IP address 193.128.16.10 [2marks]
ii. Do you think that the two computers communicated? Explain [2marks]
e. Discuss various transmission impairments and how they may affect the information
carrying capacity of a communication link. [3 marks]
f. Explain the term network security? [2 marks]
g. Discuss types and sources of security threats in a network [6 marks]
h. Describe the FOUR basic hardware components used in construction of any network
[4 marks]
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

a. A company is planning to utilize computer networks to boost its competitive edge in


dynamic environment. They approach you to advice and design for them a computer
network. They request you to advice the following topologies, Ring, Bus, and Star.
Required:
i. Describe the key factors that you would highlight as the strength and weakness of
the said topologies [12 marks]
b. State and briefly describe two application layer protocols use in computer networks.
[4 marks]
c. Differentiate between serial and parallel transmission [2 marks]
d. Define Communication channel [2 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

a. Highlight 3 factors in any network which could cause congestion? [3 marks]


b. Discuss at least five design issues for layers [5 marks]
c. Outline four disadvantages of computer networks. [4 marks]
d. List four network systems that are not computer-based networks. [2 marks]
e. State the name given to each of the following;
i. The computer that is dedicated to serving requests from other computers in a
network.
ii. The computers that sends requests. [4 marks]
f. Compare and contrast synchronous and asynchronous transmission modes.[2 marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

a. Define the following terms as used in networking


i. Baud.
ii. Baud rate.
iii. Bandwidth.
iv. Resource. [4 marks]
b. Differentiate between:
i. A baseband and broadband signal.
ii. Networking and Data communication
iii. A Network server and a workstation.
iv. Half duplex and full duplex transmissions. [8 marks]
c. State the factors to be considered while selecting a data transmission system. [4 marks]
d. Explain why a network is more reliable than stand alone computers? [2 marks]
e. List two devices used in data communications [2 marks]

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