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©2022 The Kenya National Examination Council

061006T4ICT
ICT Technician Level 6
IT/OS/ICT/CR/01/6
Perform Computer Networking
Nov. /Dec. 2022

THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

Time: 3 hours
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
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Maximum Marks for each question are indicated in brackets ( ).


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This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.


Answer questions as per instructions in each section.
You are provided with a separate answer booklet.

This paper consists of FOUR (4) printed pages


Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing

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SECTION A (40 MARKS)


Answer ALL the questions in this section
1. Give TWO advantages of deploying wireless networks in an enterprise. (2 Marks)
2. Describe TWO differences between a switch and a router as used in a computer network.
(4 Marks)
3. Differentiate between the following pair of terms as used in computer networking:
(a) Point-to Point and Multipoint connections (2 Marks)
(b) Intranet and Extranet (2 Marks)
4. Describe TWO types of performance tests that can be performed on an already installed
network. (4 Marks)
5. Kalua has been hired as a network administrator in a company. He is supposed to conduct
a network site survey for the company’s network. Explain TWO types of network sites
he is likely to encounter during the survey. (4 Marks)
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6. Explain each of the following components as used in networking:
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(a) Access Point (AP), (2 Marks)


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(b) Patch panel. (2 Marks)


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7. Distinguish between a client and a server in relation to networking. Give an example of


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each. (3 Marks)
8. Describe TWO elements of a network security policy. (4 Marks)
9. Samson was required to write a summary of the key features of a local area network that
he was setting up for his client. Outline any FOUR key characteristics of this network
that he would have to write about. (4 Marks)
10. Halima set up a firewall in order to secure the network infrastructure of the organisation
that she works for. In reference to this statement:
(a) What is a firewall? (1 Mark)
(b) Explain any ONE type of firewall that she could have set up on the network.
(2 Marks)
11. Explain the meaning of each of the following computer networking terms:
(a) Data Encryption. (2 Marks)
(b) Cloud computing (2 Marks)

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SECTION B (60 marks)


Answer question 12 and any other TWO questions in this section
12. (a) A network administrator must have the skills needed for assessing the requirements of
a network and recommending improvements that may necessitate purchase of new
network equipment. Explain FIVE considerations that should be put in place before
purchase of such equipment. (10 Marks)
(b) John has been hired by Datacom Networks Limited as a network administrator. He
has been mandated by his immediate supervisor to design a new physical topology for
the company. Explain FIVE types of topologies that John would have to choose
from. (10 Marks)
13. (a) Network protocols help define how communication takes place on a network. In
reference to protocols and network models:
(i) Explain THREE key features of a protocol. (6 Marks)
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Explain why TCP/IP refence model has become the popular standard in
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networking. (2 Marks)
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(ii) Write statements that can be used to determine whether a remote computer, whose
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IP address is 209.100.20.14 is accessible from the local network. (2 Marks)


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(b) Sally intends to perform tests on a newly set up network system. Outline FOUR
equipment that may be necessary to accomplish the task. (4 Marks)
(c) Juma works for a company that provides networking services. The company specialises
in fiber cable connections. Explain THREE benefits of implementing networks using
fiber cables over other copper media. (6 Marks)
14. (a) Once a network has been set up and in operation, it faces a number of challenges from
within and without an organisation. Discuss any FIVE threats that a network is likely to
experience. (10 Marks)
(b) Discuss FIVE advantages of using open-source software such as Ubuntu in network
configuration. (10 Marks)
15. (a) Discuss FIVE considerations that should be made when selecting wired transmission
media for setting up a network. (10 Marks)
(b) Discuss five major functions of the network layer of the OSI model. (10 Marks)
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