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 Assignment No.1
Questions
1. Identify the five components of a data communications system.
2. What are the advantages of distributed processing?
3. What are the three criteria necessary for an effective and efficient network?
4. What are the advantages of a multipoint connection over a point-to-point
connection?
5. What are the two types of line configuration?
6. Categorize the four basic topologies in terms of line configuration.
7. What is the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission modes?
8. Name the four basic network topologies, and cite an advantage of each type.
9. For n devices in a network, what is the number of cable links required for a mesh,
ring, bus, and star topology?
10. What are some of the factors that determine whether a communication system is a
LAN or WAN?
1I. What is an internet? What is the Internet?
12. Why are protocols needed?
13. Why are standards needed?