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Theory Assessment 1 {Due on Monday 16 January 2023}

Question 1

a. Explain what is data Communications [2]


b. Explain what computer networks are? [2]
c. Outline 6 fundamental components that are mark up a computer network [6]

Question 2

a. With the aid of diagrams explain analogue and digital signals [10]
b. Outline 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of using analogues signals [10]
c. Outline 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of using digital signals [10]

Question 3

Define the following terms

a. Frequency [2]
b. Bandwidth [2]
c. Baud rate [2]
d. Attenuation [2]
e. Protocol [2]

Total [50 marks]


Theory Assessment 2 {Due on Monday 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. As a consultant of a radio broadcasting company, using three advantages and two


disadvantages, justify why the company must use frequency modulation technique [5
marks]
b. Explain the 2 channels used by ISDN [4 marks]
c. Explain how the following routing algorithms operate:
i. Distance vector [3 marks]
ii. Link state [3 marks]
d. Explain three advantages and two disadvantages of static routing [5 marks]

Question 2

a. Explain the differences between MAC and LLC sublayers [6 marks]


b. Token passing is a classic media access method used it LANs. Explain3 of its strengths. [4
marks]
c. Explain the function of each of the following frame relay fields:
i. Flag [2 marks]
ii. FCS [2 marks]
d. Outline 3 benefits of developing MPLS [6 marks]

Total [40 marks]

Case Study Assessment {Due on Monday 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. Define the following terms as used in data communications and networks


i. Analogue signal [2 marks]
ii. Shared medium [2 marks]
b. Explain three characteristics of packet switching [6 marks]
c. With the aid of a diagram, outline any three characteristics of a digital signal [5 marks]
d. Outline five application areas of satellites [5 marks]

Question 2

a. Outline three demerits of the TCP/IP model [6 marks]


b. Explain the main functions oof the transport layer on the TCP/IP protocol suite [4 marks]
c. Describe the TCP three-way handshake process and identify its application area [10 marks]

Total [40 marks]


Field Assessment {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. Explain three factors to be considered when buying transmission cables [6 marks]


b. Sakal company would like to implement encryption techniques. Explain two types that the
company could consider using [4 marks]
c. Explain why network management systems are required in a network [6 marks]
d. Explain any two common threats to network security [4 marks]

Question 2

a. Describe the following transport layer functions:


i. Addressing
ii. Buffering
iii. Segmentation
iv. Upward multiplexing
v. Downward multiplexing [10 marks]
b. Explain how Hamming code works to correct errors [10 marks]

Total [40 marks]

Practical Assessment 1 {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. With the aid of a diagram, describe the PSTN hierarchy [10 marks]
b. Discuss the following network management functions:
i. Account management [5 marks]
ii. Fault management [5 marks]

Question 2

a. Outline five activities performed during network maintenance [10 marks]


b. Using diagrams, explain the following multiplexing methods:
i. Frequency division multiplexing [5 marks]
ii. Time division multiplexing [5 marks]

Total [40 marks]

Practical Assessment 2 {Due on 20 February 2023}

Question 1

a. The following as they are used in network Administration


i. SNMP
ii. DHCP
iii. DNS [12 marks]
b. State and explain any 2 functions of network management [8 marks]

Question 2

a. Describe the following data link layer protocols


i. Token passing
ii. Demand priority [10 marks]
b. Explain how the following technologies work
i. Wi-fi
ii. Wi-Max [10 marks]

Total [40 marks]

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