This document contains instructions for a third year examination for a Diploma of Science in Electrical Engineering. It outlines 5 questions to attempt 3 of relating to data networks. Question topics include defining X.25 equipment terminologies like DTE and DCE; describing how to multiplex STS frames; differentiating between datagrams and virtual circuits; and differentiating between parallel and serial transmission. It also addresses defining X.25 networks; comparing ISDN and DSL; explaining SONET frame format; and listing WAN protocols.
This document contains instructions for a third year examination for a Diploma of Science in Electrical Engineering. It outlines 5 questions to attempt 3 of relating to data networks. Question topics include defining X.25 equipment terminologies like DTE and DCE; describing how to multiplex STS frames; differentiating between datagrams and virtual circuits; and differentiating between parallel and serial transmission. It also addresses defining X.25 networks; comparing ISDN and DSL; explaining SONET frame format; and listing WAN protocols.
This document contains instructions for a third year examination for a Diploma of Science in Electrical Engineering. It outlines 5 questions to attempt 3 of relating to data networks. Question topics include defining X.25 equipment terminologies like DTE and DCE; describing how to multiplex STS frames; differentiating between datagrams and virtual circuits; and differentiating between parallel and serial transmission. It also addresses defining X.25 networks; comparing ISDN and DSL; explaining SONET frame format; and listing WAN protocols.
This document contains instructions for a third year examination for a Diploma of Science in Electrical Engineering. It outlines 5 questions to attempt 3 of relating to data networks. Question topics include defining X.25 equipment terminologies like DTE and DCE; describing how to multiplex STS frames; differentiating between datagrams and virtual circuits; and differentiating between parallel and serial transmission. It also addresses defining X.25 networks; comparing ISDN and DSL; explaining SONET frame format; and listing WAN protocols.
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (DTIE 6) ETI 2306: DATA NETWORKS
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION
SERIES: DECEMBER 2016 TIME: 2HOURS DATE: 2016/2017 Instructions to Candidates You should have the following for this examination -Answer Booklet, examination pass and student ID This paper consists of 5 questions. Attempt ANY THREE QUESTIONS Do not write on the question paper.
Question One
a) Define the X.25 equipment terminologies
a) DTE b) DCE c) DSE [6 marks] b) Describe how you can multiplex STS frame [4 marks] c) Differentiate between datagrams and virtual circuits in packet switching [4marks] d) Differentiate between parallel and serial transmission and state their advantages [6 marks] Question two
a) Define X.25 network[2 marks]
b) Differentiate ISDN and DSL [3 marks] c) Define SONET and explain the SONET frame format [6marks] d) State two WAN protocols [2 marks] e) Give three examples of circuit switched network [3 marks] f) Describe services provided by ISDN in communication system [4marks]
Question Three
a) Define ISDN [2 marks]
b) Discuss the layers of the OSI Model related to X.25 networks [6 marks] c) Explain the channels that are used in ISDN [3 marks] d) List and explain the user interfaces used in ISDN networks [6 marks] e) Explain the functions of session layer in the OSI model [3marks]
Question Four
a) Describe the concept of packet switching in data networks [4marks]
b) Define the following: i. VPN ii. DHCP iii. NAT [3 marks] c) List and explain the layers of OSI Model [4 marks] d) Describe the advantages of layered OSI model approach [5marks] e) Differentiate between congestion control and congestion avoidance as used in frame relay networks [4 marks]
Question Five
a) List the SONET device [2 marks]
b) Explain the characteristics of the frame relay network [4 marks] c) Explain broadband services used in Tele-worker services [3 marks] d) Explain the DHCP operation in computer networks [3 marks] e) Differentiate between SONET and SDH [4marks] f) State four advantages of circuit switching [4 marks]
