DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2014/2015

STAGE 3 EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
DIT 0302: NETWORKING ESSENTIALS

DATE: 24TH MARCH 2015 TIME: 8.30-10.00AM

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and Any Other Two.

Question 1: (30 Marks)

(a) Define the term computer network (2marks)
(b) There are two types of network configurations. Describe them (4marks)

(c) Outline five components of a network (5marks)

(d) There are several different types of computer networks. Discuss (6marks)
at least three types.

(e) Topology is the arrangement of various elements of a computer .Describe (4marks)

four topologies of networking

(f) Cable is the medium through which information moves from one network (4marks)
device to another. Describe four types of cables

(g) Describe the purpose of a network interface card. (2marks)

(h) Define the term operating system and give two examples (3marks)

Question 2: (15 Marks)

a) Network protocols include mechanism for devices to identify and make (8marks)
connections with each other. Discuss four network protocols

b) Describe the procedure of configuring your PC to a local area network (5marks)

c) Outline two types of hubs (2marks)

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Question 3: (15 Marks)
(a) The OSI reference model is a valuable tool for explaining how (7marks)
networks function and for describing the relationships between different
networking topologies and protocols. Describe the seven layers of the OSI model.
(b) There are two modes of data transfer. Describe these two modes (4marks)
(c) Outline four types of external modems (4marks)

Question 4: (15 Marks)

(a) Server based network may provide a number of different services (6marks)
describe three types of servers
(b) Define the following terms as used in networking (6marks)
i. Internet
ii. Intranet
iii. Extranet
(c) Differentiate between baseband and broadband transmission (3marks)

Question 5: (15 Marks)

(a) An access method determines how a host will place data on the wire. (6marks)
Discuss three access methods.

(b) Describe four characteristics of file server (4marks)

(b)Describe five Ethernet architectures (5marks)

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