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COME Level 4 Unit 4

The document outlines a Level 4 Diploma in Computer Engineering with a focus on Networking Technology, detailing various questions related to the OSI model, network addressing, segmentation, and packet sniffing. It includes specific inquiries about the purposes of different layers of the OSI model, comparisons between IPv4 and IPv6, and the configuration of firewalls. The questions require explanations and comparisons, emphasizing the understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

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COME Level 4 Unit 4

The document outlines a Level 4 Diploma in Computer Engineering with a focus on Networking Technology, detailing various questions related to the OSI model, network addressing, segmentation, and packet sniffing. It includes specific inquiries about the purposes of different layers of the OSI model, comparisons between IPv4 and IPv6, and the configuration of firewalls. The questions require explanations and comparisons, emphasizing the understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

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Professional Qualification in

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Level 4 Diploma
UNIT 4 – NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY

Question 1

(a) State the purpose of the 'physical' layer of the OSI 7-layer network model. (2 marks)
(b) State the purpose of the 'data link' layer of the OSI 7-layer network model. (2 marks)
(c) Explain why the physical and data link layers are different layers. (8 marks)
(d) Describe how a computer network establishes a connection to a communications medium.
(8 marks)

Question 2

(a) State the purpose of a network address. (2 marks)


(b) Describe the general format of a network address. (6 marks)
(c) Compare IPv4 and IPv6. (12 marks)

Question 3

(a) Describe what segmenting and desegmenting are. (4 marks)


(b) Explain which protocol layer is responsible for segmenting and desegmenting. (4 marks)
(c) Contrast how TCP and UPD differ in terms of reliability. (12 marks)

Question 4

(a) State the meaning of the term 'packet sniffer'. (2 marks)


(b) Explain how packet sniffing on ethernet and wifi networks differ. (6 marks)
(c) Explain THREE reasons why packet sniffers may be used on a network. (12 marks)

Question 5
Illustrate the key
steps in configuring a firewall. Use diagrams and/or examples to support your answer. (20
marks)

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