NATIONAL TVET COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021

MARKING GUIDE

SECTOR: ICT
TRADE: NETWORKING
RTQF LEVEL: FOUR
MODULE CODE AND TITLE: NEWNF401 Network Fundamentals /100Marks
DURATION: THREE HOURS

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES:
This exam has three sections A, B and C.
Section A and B are compulsory.
Section A: Attempt all questions in this section 55Marks
Section B: Attempt all the three questions in this section 30 Marks
Section C: Choose only One question 15Marks
SECTION A: Attempt ALL questions in this section 55Marks

Question 1. A basic computer network can be described as: /3Marks

A. A minimum of five computers linked together.
B. Computer and cables that link the network together.
C. Two or more computers that are linked together.
D. The use of satellites linking computers together.
Marking scheme:
C. Two or more computers that are linked together. /3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:243)

Question 2. Which statement is false about wireless networks? /3Marks

A. Wireless networks are convenient.
B. Wireless networks are slower than wired LANs.
C. Wireless networks use radio transmitters.
D. Wireless networks are faster than wired networks.
Marking scheme:
D. Wireless networks are faster than wired networks. /3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:243)

Question 3. What type of cable uses light waves to carry information at high
speed? /3Marks
A. Cable modems
B. Fiber-optic cables
C. Wireless cables
D. Phone line
Marking scheme:
B. Fiber-optic cables/3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:250)

Question 4. Which type of transmission media has the longest maximum

distance? /3Marks
A. Twisted pair
B. Wireless
C. Coaxial cable
D. Fiber-optic
Marking scheme:

B. Wireless/3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:243)

Question 5. The rules for exchanging data between a terminal and one or
more computers is known as a(n): /2Marks
Marking scheme:
A. Protocol.
B. Algorithm.
C. Procedure.
D. Set of laws.
Marking scheme:
A. Protocol./3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:248)

Question 6. The device that can operate in place of a hub is a: /2Marks

A. Switch
B. Bridge
C. Router
D. Gateway
Marking scheme:
A. Switch /3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:246)

Question 7. The CSMA/CD network is described by which frame

specification? /3Marks
A. IEEE 802.2
B. IEEE 802.3
C. IEEE 802.4
D. IEEE 802.5
Marking scheme:
B. IEEE 802.3 /3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:243)

Question 8. What is the use of subnetting? /3Marks

A. Question It divides one large network into several smaller ones

B. It divides network into network classes
C. It speeds up the speed of network
D. None of above
Marking scheme:
A. It divides one large network into several smaller ones. /3Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:3.Apply IP addressing (IP v4&IPv6), Page:253)

Question 9. State five examples of a computer network devices/5Marks

Marking scheme:
  Hub/1Mark
 Switch/1Mark
 Router/1Mark
 Bridge/1Mark
 Gateway/1Mark
 Modem/1Mark
 Repeater/1Mark
 Access Point/1Mark
 Firewall /1Mark
 MAU/1Mark
 Antenna/1Mark
 NIC/1Mark
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:246)

Question 10. Name five common types of network protocols/5Marks

Marking scheme:

 Ethernet / 1 mark
 Local talk / 1 mark
 Token ring / 1 mark
 FDDI and / 1 mark
 ATM / 1 mark
 NetBEUI / 1 mark
 TCP/IP / 1 mark
 Apple talk / 1 mark
 Novell netware(IPX/SPX) / 1 mark

Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:248)
Question 11. Name five types of cable connectors used in networking.
/5Marks
Marking scheme:

 RJ45,RJ11 / 1 mark
 BNC / 1 mark
 USB / 1 mark
 Firewire / 1 mark
 VGA / 1 mark
 Serial / 1 mark
 BNC-T / 1 mark
 F type / 1 mark
 MT-RG / 1 mark
 RS-232 / 1 mark
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:250 and 251)

Question 12. Given the following: Network address: 192.168.10.0 Subnet

mask: 255.255.255.224 /5Marks
a) How many subnets?

b) How many hosts?

c) What are the valid subnets?

Marking scheme:
a) How many subnets? Ans: 6 2. / 1 Mark
b) How many hosts? Ans: 30 / 1 Mark
c) What are the valid subnets? Ans: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192/ 3 Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:3.Apply IP addressing (IP v4&IPv6), Page: 253)

Question 13. Differentiate the following networking terms. /4Marks

Marking scheme:
 Unicasts /1Mark
 Broadcast /1Mark
 Multicast /1Mark
 Anycast /1Mark
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:3.Apply IP addressing (IP v4&IPv6), Page: 253)

Question14. Differ physical topology from logical topology. /4Marks

Marking scheme:

The physical topology is the way you physically lay out the network, like a

map, /2Marks and the logical topology is the way the information flows on the
network. /2Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:245)

Question 15. /5Marks

Marking scheme:
a) What is the maximum length allowed for a UTP cable? /1 Marks

Answer

The maximum length allowed for a UTP cable is 100m.

b) What are the advantages of optic fibers? / 4 Marks

Answer

 Greater bandwidth than other metal cables

 Low power loss allows longer transmission distances
 Optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference
 Lesser production rates
 Thin and light
 The optical fiber cable is difficult to tap
SECTION B: Attempt ALL questions in this section 30Marks

Question 16. Outline five standard organizations (in full words) that you know
/10Marks
Marking scheme:

ISO- Intrnational Organisation for Standardisation/2Marks

IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/2Marks
ANSI -American National Standards Institute /2Marks
ITU - International Telecommunication Union/2Marks
CCITT- stands for Consultative Committee for International Telephony and
Telegraphy/2Marks
EIA  Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA; until 1997 Electronic Industries
Association) /2Marks
Telcodia is an American subsidiary of the Swedish telecommunications
company Ericsson. /2Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:249)

Question 17. Briefly explain the function of each of the following network
protocols. /10Marks
Marking scheme:

a) HTTP / 2.5 marks

b) TCP / 2.5 marks
c) SMTP / 2.5 marks
d) DHCP / 2.5 marks
Marking scheme:

The function of each of the following network protocols:

 HTTP: stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a TCP/IP based
communication protocol which is used to deliver virtually all files and other
data, collectively called resources on the World Wide Web.
/ 2.5 Marks
 TCP: stands forTransmission Control protocol and is a protocol in charge
of reliable transportation of packets over a network.
/ 2.5 Marks
 SMTP:stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and is a protocol used by
the mail transfer agent to deliver your emails to the recipient’s mail server.
/ 2.5 Marks
 DHCP:stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and is a protocol
which assigns unique IP addresses to devices, then releases and renews these
addresses as devices leave and rejoin the network.
/ 2.5 Marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:2.Apply network protocols and communications,
Page:248)

Question 18. Give at least:

a) Five advantages of using networks / 5 Marks
b) Five disadvantages of relying on networks / 5 Marks
Marking scheme:

a) 5 advantages of using networks /1Mark

 Networks improve the speed of sharing and transferring data/1Mark
 The cost of software programs can be reduced by using centrally
accessed software/1Mark
 Centralized software management/1Mark
 Resource sharing/1Mark
 Emails/1Mark
 Flexible files access (files can be accessed anytime and anywhere)
/1Mark
 Workgroup computing is possible on networks/1Mark
b) 5 disadvantages of using networks:
 Server faults stop application being available/1Mark
 Network faults can cause loss of data or resources/1Mark
 The system may be open to hackers/1Mark
 Resources can be located too far from users/1Mark
 User privacy may be degraded/1Mark
 Network management can become difficult/1Mark
 User work is dependent upon the network/1Mark
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:1.Introduce Network Concepts, Page:243)

SECTION C: Attempt ONLY ONE question in this section 15Marks

Question 19. Below is the IPv4 properties window on which the IP address,
subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses can be manually
configured on a local computer which is using Windows 7 operating system.
What steps would you follow to get to this window and how would you
manually configure those IP addresses? /15 Marks
Marking scheme:

Steps are as follows:

 Click on ‘Start’ – ‘Control Panel’–‘Network and Internet’ – ‘Network
and Sharing Center’ /3
marks
 Under ‘View your active networks’, click on ‘Local Area Connection’ or
‘Wireless network connection’(If you are using a wireless connection)
/ 3 marks
 A ‘Local Area Connection Status’ or ‘Wireless Network Connection
Status’window opens, click on ‘Properties’.
/ 3 marks
 A ‘Local Area Connection Properties’ or ‘Wireless Network
Connection Properties’ window opens. On ‘Networking’ tab, select ‘Internet
protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ item then click on ‘Properties’.
/ 3 marks
 An ‘Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties’ window opens.
Check the ‘Use the following IP address’ option and input the IP address,
Subnet mask and Default gateway in their corresponding fields.
Check the ‘Use the following DNS server addresses’ option and input the
‘Preferred DNS server’ and the ‘Alternate DNS server’ (if it exists)
/ 3 marks
Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:3.Apply IP addressing (IP v4&IPv6), Page: 255)

Question 20. Subnet the class c ip address 195.1.1.0 so that you have 10
subnets each with a maximum 12 hosts on each subnet. List the address on
host 1 on subnet 0,1,2,3,10. /15 Marks
Marking scheme:
Current mask= 255.255.255.0
Bits needs for 10 subnets =4 =24 =16 possible subnets
Bits needs for 12 hosts = 4 = 24  = 16-2=14 possible hosts.
So our mask in binary =11110000= 240 decimal
Final Mask =255.255.255.240
Hosts on subnets 0,1,2,3,10
 Subnet 0 host 1 IP address =195.1.1.1 /3 Marks
 Subnet 1 host 1 IP address =195.1.1.17 /3 Marks
 Subnet 2 host 1 IP address =195.1.1.33 /3 Marks
 Subnet 3 host 1 IP address =195.1.1.49 /3 Marks
 Subnet 10 host 1 IP address =195.1.1.161 /3 Marks

Reference:
References: Curriculum: RTQF Level 4 Networking (Module: Module: Network
Fundamentals, Learning unit:3.Apply IP addressing (IP v4&IPv6), Page: 255)