Date: 11th September, 2020 Information Technology

Form 4- Diagnostic Test Data Communications and Networks

1. Microsoft has developed windows 10; it will be made available via the internet and on

storage devices, for business and personal use. The government will begin to equip all of its

facilities, including ministries, college, schools etc.

a. Suggest which type of network (LAN, MAN, WAN) will be used to: (3 MARKS)

i. Make the software available on the internet _______

ii. Allow communication within the various ministries of government_______

iii. To share information within the school_______

2. The I.T department at PCSS has received a grant to upgrade the computer labs, a meeting to

discuss the most efficient topology and materials needed to complete the upgrade.

a. Define the term TOPOLOGY (3 MARKS)

b. Differentiate between the following topologies by identifying the following diagrams.

(3

MARKS)

1. 2. 3.
 c. Differentiate between the physical topology and logical topology of LAN

(4 MARKS)

d. Name the following transmission media (cables) (3 MARKS)

i. ii. iii.

b. Arrange the media above from slowest to fastest (3 MARKS)

3. Define the term BANDWIDTH (4 MARKS)

4. List the 3 classes of bandwidth from slowest to fastest (6 MARKS)

5. In a network, data can be sent and received, however the way in which data is transferred

may vary.

a. Differentiate between the 3 modes of data transmission (8 MARKS)

6. For EACH of the following, state whether they are

(A) a private area network, (B) a public network or (C) a private network with selected

access from public network users.

Write A, B, or C on the answer lines provided below (3 MARKS)

 Intranet  ________ Extranet  _________ Internet  __________

7. For EACH of the following wireless signals, state whether it is used to transfer data

(A) within a small area, (B) over a large geographical area, or (C) across the world.

Write A, B, or C on the answer lines provided below (3 MARKS)

Communications satellite _____ Bluetooth ______ radio waves______

8. Identify 3 items needed in order to connect to the internet. (3 MARKS)

9. Describe the difference between a peer-to-peer and client server network. (4 MARKS)

SECTION 3 - TOTAL (50 MARKS)