NITWI301-WIRELESS NETWORK INDOOR

INSTALLATION

DATE: TUESDAY,25 JUNE 2024

PERIOD: 08:30 AM– 11:30 AM

END OF TERM III EXAMINATIONS

SCHOOL YEAR: 2023/2024
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MARKING GUIDE
SECTOR: ICT & MULTIMEDIA

RQF LEVEL: 3

TRADE: NETWORKING AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

MARKS: …………/100 CAMIS: ………../50

DURATION: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

This Exam paper is composed of Twenty-four (24) questions

distributed in Three Sections (A, B, C). Follow the instructions given
below, and answer the indicated questions in each section for a total
of 100marks

Section A: Seventeen (17) questions, all are Compulsory. 55 marks

Section B: Five (5) questions, choose and answer any three (3). 30 marks
Section C: Two (2) questions, choose and answer any one (1) 15 marks

Allowed Materials: Blue pen, Ruler, Calculator, Pencil, (Fitting with the
exam paper)

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SECTION A: Attempt all questions (55 marks)

01. Define the following terms:

a) Wireless communication (2marks)
b) infrared communication
Answer:
A) Wireless communication is the transfer of information
(telecommunication) between two or more points without the use of
an electrical conductor, optical fiber or other continuous guided
medium for the transfer. (1mark) OR

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Wireless communication is the transmission of voice and data
without cable or wires.
B) Infrared (IR) is a wireless mobile technology used for
device communication over short ranges. (1mark)
Reference: Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network
Concepts. Indicative content1: Introduction to Wireless
network. Curriculum level 3 page 4, year 2022. Remembering

02. List at least four (4) types of wireless network (4marks)

Answer:
✓ Wireless PAN (1mark)

✓ Wireless LAN (1mark)

✓ Wireless MAN (1mark)

✓ Wireless WAN (1mark)

Reference. Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network
Concepts. Indicative content2. Identification of wireless network
Types. Curriculum level 3 page 4, year 2022. Remembering
03. Name any five (5) wireless network components. (5marks)
Answer/choose 5
✓ Wireless NICs (1mark)
✓ Wireless Router/Home router (1mark)
✓ Access point (1mark)

✓Wireless Antennas (1mark)

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 ✓Wireless controller (1mark)
✓Wireless bridges (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network
Concepts. Indicative content3. Identification of wireless network
components.Curriculum level 3 page 4, year 2022. Remembering

04. Illustrate two (2) application of wireless network technologies (2marks)

Answer:
✓Short range /Low power (1mark)
✓Large range (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network

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Concepts. Indicative content4. Application of Wireless
technologies. Curriculum level 3 page 4, year 2022.
Understanding

05. Which of the following is an example of wireless network standards? (2marks)

A. IEEE802.11ax
B. IEEE802.11a
C. IEEE802.a
D. IEEE802.b
Answer:
A. IEEE802.11ax (1mark)
B. IEEE802.11a (1mark)
C. IEEE802.a
D. IEEE802.b
A and B are the correct answer (2marks)

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 Answer:
An ad hoc wireless network is when two wireless devices
communicate in a peer-to-peer (P2P) manner without using APs or
wireless routers. (2marks)
Examples include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct. (2marks)
A variation of the ad hoc topology is when a smart phone or tablet
with cellular data access is enabled to create a personal hotspot.
Reference. Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network
Concepts Indicative content6. Operation mode of Wireless
network Curriculum level 3 page 5, year 2022 Understanding

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07. Give two (2) requirements needed before to make an installation of (2marks)
wireless network indoor.
Answer:
Two requirements needed before to install wireless network
indoor:
 Conduct physical environment visit (1mark)
 Record site information (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 2: Plan wireless network
indoor installation. Indicative content1: Identification of
wireless network indoor installation requirements.
Curriculum level 3 page 6, year 2022 Remembering
08. Outline five (5) most common devices that create interference and (5marks)
noise in a wireless infrastructure.
Answer:
choose 5
Microwave ovens. (1mark)
CCTV wireless surveillance video cameras. (1mark)
Wireless baby monitors. (1mark)
Bluetooth devices. (1mark)
iBeacons. (1mark)
Some car alarms. (1mark)
Wireless phones. (1mark)

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 Wireless microphones (1mark)
ZigBee (802.15.4). (1mark)
Wi-Fi jammers. (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 2: Plan wireless network indoor
installation. Indicative content1: Identification of wireless
network indoor installation requirements. Curriculum level 3
page 6, year 2022. Understanding
09. What is” cost estimation” in wireless network indoor installation? (2marks)
Answer:
Cost estimation is the process of forecasting the cost and other

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resources needed to complete a project within a defined scope. Cost
estimation accounts for each element required for the project and
calculates a total amount that determines a project’s budget.
2marks
Reference. Learning outcome 2: Plan wireless network
indoor installation. Indicative content 3. Estimation of
wireless network indoor installation cost. Curriculum
level 3 page 6, year 2022 Remembering
10. Circle the letter that corresponding to the correct answer of the (2marks)
following questions:
I. Which of the following does Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
support?
A. Multicast and broadcast messages
B. Coordination of IEEE 802.11 protocols
C. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) systems
D. Synchronization of multiple devices
II. AES stands for
A. Advance Electronic standard
B. Application Email Standard
C. Advanced Encryption Standard
D. Analytics Engineer Standard
Answer:

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 Circle the letter that corresponding to the correct answer of the
following questions
I. Which of the following does Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
support?
A. Multicast and broadcast messages
B. Coordination of IEEE 802.11 protocols
C. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) systems (1mark)
D. Synchronization of multiple devices
II. AES stands for
A. Advance Electronic standard

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B. Application Email Standard
C. Advanced Encryption Standard (1mark)
D. Analytics Engineer Standard
Reference: Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless network indoor
Indicative content 2. Basic Configuration of wireless network
devices. Curriculum level 3 page 7-8, year 2022. Applying
11. As a technician you are installing the wireless network and there is a (3marks)
problem of signal stability, identify the best ways used to solve this
issue of signal stability.
Answer:
- Check and reduce interference (1mark)
- Check obstacle (1mark)
- Add a wireless repeater (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 4: maintain wireless network
indoor. Indicative content1. Performing Preventive
maintenance Curriculum level 3 page 9-10, year 2022.
Applying
12. Write the following in full words: (4marks)
A. SSID
B. WEP
C. WAP

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 D. IP
Answer:
A. SSID: Service Set Identifier (1mark)
B. Wired: Equivalency Privacy (1mark)
C. Wi-Fi: Protected Access (1mark)
D. IP: Internet Protocol (1mark)
Reference. Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless network indoor
Indicative content2. Basic Configuration of wireless
network devices. curriculum level 3-page 9-10 year 2022
Remembering

Answer:
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13. Differentiate Mac address filtering and Parental control. (4marks)

MAC address filtering allows you to block traffic coming from certain
known machines or devices. The router uses the MAC address of a
computer or device on the network to identify it and block or permit
the access. (2marks)
While
Parental control allows you to set up unique restrictions on
internet access for each member of your family. You can block
inappropriate content, set daily limits for the total time spent online
and restrict internet access to certain times of the day. (2marks)
Reference. Reference. Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless
network indoor. Indicative content3: Application of Access
restrictions parameters. curriculum level 3, page 8 year 2022
Understanding
14. Testing performance determines whether the WLAN can satisfy user (5marks)
needs for using specific applications over the WLAN. If the PC is
operational but the wireless connection is performing poorly,
demonstrate how to check the root cause of this problem.
Answer:
 How far is the PC from an AP? Is the PC out of the
planned coverage area (BSA)? (1mark)
 Check the channel settings on the wireless client. The client
software should detect the appropriate channel as long as the

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 SSID is correct. (1mark)
 Check for the presence of other devices in the area that may be
interfering with the 2.4 GHz band. (1mark)
Examples of other devices are cordless phones, baby monitors,
microwave ovens, wireless security systems, and potentially
rogue APs. Data from these devices can cause interference in
the WLAN and intermittent connection problems between a
wireless client and AP.
 Next, ensure that all the devices are actually in place.
Consider a possible physical security issue. Is there power to
all devices and are they powered on? (1mark)

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 Finally, inspect links between cabled devices looking for
bad connectors or damaged or missing cables. (1mark)
Reference: Learning outcome 3. Deploy wireless network indoor
Indicative content 4: Testing of deployed wireless network
indoor. curriculum level 3, page 8 year 2022 Applying
15. Answer By True Or False. (2marks)
Answer:
A. IPv4 Internet Address is a unique address of 32-bit. TRUE
(1mark)
B. IPv6 Internet Address is unique address of 132-bit. FALSE
(1mark)
Reference: Learning outcome 3. Deploy wireless network indoor
Indicative content5: Documentation of deployed wireless
network. curriculum level 3, page 8 year 2022 Remembering
16. How does ping and traceroute work? (2marks)
Answer:
Ping uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Echo messages
to see if a remote host is active or inactive, how long a round trip
message takes to reach the target host and return, and any packet
loss. (1mark)
traceroute sends three packets of data to test each 'hop' (when a
packet is passed between routers it is called a 'hop'). (1mark)

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 Reference: Learning outcome 3. Deploy wireless network indoor
IC5: Documentation of deployed wireless network. Curriculum
level 3, page 8 year 2022. Applying
17. Once a wireless network has been installed, you want to know if (5marks)
there is reliable internet connection. Show the parameters you will
use to check whether the wireless network is working properly.
Answer: choose 5
- Signal strength (1mark)
- Link quality (1mark)
- Throughput (1mark)
-
-
Latency
Packet loss
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(1mark)
(1mark)
- Interference (1mark)
- Client connectivity (1mark)
- Availability (1mark)
Reference: Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless network indoor
IC3: Application of Access restrictions parameters. Curriculum
level 3, page 8 year 2022. Applying

Section B: Attempt any three (3) questions (30 marks)

18. Considering the aspects in the table below, distinguish the function (10marks)
of Wireless Antennas and the function of Wireless controller:

Aspect Wireless Antennas Wireless Controllers

Definition

Functionality

Role

Impact on
Network

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 Example

Answer:

Aspect Wireless Antennas Wireless Controllers

Centralized devices
Devices that transmit managing and coordinating
and receive wireless wireless network traffic.
Definition signals. (1mark) (1mark)

Capture and radiate Manage network policies,

radio frequency (RF) authentication, and traffic

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Functionality signals. (1mark) shaping. (1mark)

Passive components in Active components that

wireless networks. orchestrate network
Role (1mark) operations. (1mark)

Influences coverage
area, signal quality, Directly affects network
Impact on and data throughput. performance, security, and
Network (1mark) scalability. (1mark)

External antennas on Cisco Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi routers and Controllers, Aruba Mobility
Example access points. (1mark) Controllers. (1mark)

Reference: Learning outcome 1: Apply wireless network

Concepts. IC3. Identification of wireless network components.
Curriculum level 3 page 4, year 2022 Analysing
19. The process of locating, diagnosing, and fixing errors or (10marks)
malfunctions in a system after they happen known as corrective
maintenance. How can corrective maintenance be carried out?

Answer:

- Identifying Faults: The first step in corrective maintenance is

identifying faults or issues within the system. (2marks)
- Diagnosing the Problem: Once a fault is identified, the next
step is to diagnose the underlying problem causing the issue.

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 (2marks)
- Prioritizing Maintenance Tasks: Not all faults require
immediate attention, and prioritizing maintenance tasks is
crucial to ensure efficient allocation of resources. (2marks)
- Implementing Remedial Actions: Once the problem is
diagnosed and prioritized, remedial actions are implemented
to address the fault and restore the system to normal
operation. (2marks)
- Documenting Maintenance Activities: It is essential to
document all corrective maintenance activities for future
reference and analysis. (2marks)
Reference learning outcome 4. Maintain wireless network

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indoor. IC2: Performing Corrective maintenance. Curriculum
level 3 page 9, year 2022. Analyzing

20. Compare the factors you consider while you’re going to make (10marks)
software maintenance by considering the table below:

Corrective Adaptive Perfective

Factor Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance

Definition
Testing

Risk
Answer:

Corrective Adaptive Perfective

Factor Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
Modifying software Enhancing software
Fixing bugs to accommodate to improve
and errors changes in the performance,
found in environment or usability, or other
the software requirements quality attributes
Definition (1mark) (1mark) (1mark)
Testing Testing required to Extensive testing
primarily ensure the adapted may be required to
focuses on software functions validate changes
Testing
the fixed correctly in the new and ensure no

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 issues or environment unintended
bugs (1mark) (1mark) consequences
(1mark)

Risks
primarily
associated Risks associated Risks associated
with not with not adapting to with introducing
addressing changing new bugs or
identified requirements or breaking existing
issues or environments functionality
Risk bugs (1mark) (1.5marks) (1.5marks)

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Reference: Learning outcome 4: maintain wireless network
indoor. indicative content1. Performing Preventive
maintenance. Curriculum level 3 page 9, year 2022. Analyzing
21. To evaluate the physical topology of a wireless network, you need to (10marks)
consider several factors related to its layout: design, and
infrastructure. How can you assess the physical topology effectively?
Answer:
- coverage Area: Evaluate the coverage area of the wireless
network to ensure that it meets the requirements of the
intended use case. (1mark)
- Access Point Placement: Review the placement of access
points (APs) to ensure optimal coverage and minimal signal
interference. (1mark)
- Cabling Infrastructure: Assess the cabling infrastructure
supporting the wireless network, including Ethernet cables
connecting APs to network switches or routers. (1mark)
- Power Supply: Evaluate the availability and reliability of
power sources for APs and other network equipment. (1mark)
- Antenna Configuration: Review the configuration of
antennas used with APs to optimize signal propagation and
coverage patterns. (1mark)
- Physical Security: Assess the physical security measures in
place to protect network equipment, such as APs, switches,
and cabling infrastructure. (1mark)

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 - Environmental Factors: Consider environmental factors that
may impact the performance and reliability of the wireless
network, such as temperature, humidity, and exposure to
dust or moisture. (1mark)
- Scalability: Evaluate the scalability of the physical topology
to accommodate future growth and expansion of the wireless
network. (1mark)
- Documentation and Labelling: Review documentation and
labelling practices to ensure that all network equipment,
cables, and connections are properly documented and
labelled. (2marks)

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Reference learning outcome 2. Plan wireless network indoor
installation. Iindicative content 2: Designing Wireless network
Blueprint. Curriculum level 3 page 6, year 2022. Evaluating
22. 22. Compare the following settings of wireless network devices, (10marks)
according to their configurations. Administration parameters
setting, Accessibility settings and Security mode setting.
Answer:

Settings Configuration
Administration parameters - gateway IP address
setting (1mark)
- username (1mark)
- password (1mark)
Accessibility setting - Radio mode selection
(1mark)
- Channel selection
(1mark)
- SSID (1mark)
- Password/key (1mark)
Security mode setting - WEP (1mark)
- WPA (1mark)
- WPA2 /WPA3 (1mark)

Reference: Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless network indoor

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 Iindicative content2. Basic Configuration of wireless network
devices. Curriculum level 3 page 6, year 2022. Evaluating

Section C: Attempt only one (1) question (15 marks)

23. (15marks)
A. Draw and explain a ring topology composed of five (5) nodes.
(10marks)

B. Explain what happens if a device in a ring topology fails?

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(5marks)

Answer:

A) Ring topology is a type of network configuration where devices

are connected in a circular manner, forming a closed loop. In this
setup, each device is connected to exactly two other devices, creating
a continuous pathway for data transmission. This means that data
travels in only one direction around the ring, passing through each
device until it reaches its destination. (5marks)

(5marks)
B) If a device in a ring fails, it can disrupt the entire network.
(5marks)

In such cases, the data transmission is interrupted, and the network

becomes inaccessible.

Reference. Learning outcome 3. Plan wireless network indoor

installation. IC2. Designing Wireless Network Blueprint
curriculum level 3, page 8 year 2022. Creating

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24. Elaborate all the steps to follow while making an Ethernet cable. (15marks)

Answer:

1. Strip your cable. (1mark)

2. Untwist the twisted pair wires all the way back to the jacket.
(1mark)

3. Align the untwisted wires in the order necessary for your needs.
(1mark)

4. Cut the extra wire. (1mark)

5. Push the remaining wires into the RJ45 head. (1mark)

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6.Double-check that the wires are all the way up into the gold pins of
the head and made it up in the proper order. (2marks)

7. Push the head into the open space of the crimping tool and
squeeze it closed, hard. (2marks)

8.Open the crimping tool and remove your newly-crimped Ethernet

connector. (2marks)

9. Repeat the crimping process on the other side of the cable if you're
making a completely new cable. (2marks)

10. Plug one end of the cable into the tan, two-port end of the cable
tester, and the other end into the other part of the tester with the
graphic display window. (2marks)

Reference. Learning outcome 3: Deploy wireless network indoor

IC1. Mounting Wireless Network equipment. Curriculum level 3,

page 8 year 2022. Creating

END OF ASSESSMENT

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