STUDENT ID NO MULTIMEDIA o UNIVERSITY LI I] if LI 1] MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY MBA CENTRE FACULTY OF MANAGEMANT BCN 6104 — Computer Networking and Internet Programming 20" March 2005 10.00 am ~ 1.00 pm (3 hours) INSTRUCTION TO STUDENT 1. This question paper consists of 6 printed pages (including this cover page) 2, Answer ALL questions from Section A and THREE questions from Section B. 3, Please write your answers in the answer booklet 4, Answer to Section A and Section B should be written in separate Answer Booklets,BON 6104 ‘Computer Networking and Intemet Programming 20th Mar. 2004 Section A (40 marks) Answer ALL questions from this section AL. A2, AB, Aa, AS. A6. AT. With reference to a computer network, expiain the following terms: (i) Parallel transmission ) Protocol (ii) Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) (6 marks) The table below shows the frequency of occurrence of the symbols in a text file. A 100 B 50 c 30 0 E 20 10 ‘Assuming that there are only five symbols (ie. A, B, C, D and E), describe a compression technique to compress the above file. For the above file, what will the compression ratio that can be achieved using the technique you have described? (4 marks) Explain the following transmission techniques: {)— Stop-and-Wait ARQ method {i) Piggybacking method (6 marks) ‘The Ethemet frame contains seven fields: Preamble, Start Frame Delimiter (SFD), Destination Address (DA), Source Address (SA), Length/Type, Data and CRC. Explain the function of the fields that has been bolded (5 marks) Explain the functions performed by each layer of the Open System Interconnection (OS!) model (7 marks) Explain the access methods used in: (a) Token Ring (b) Fibre Distributed Data Channel (FDD!) (6 marks) How does ADSL differ from ISDN services? (6 marks) Continued David 26BCN 6104 Computer Networking and Internet Programming 20th Mar. 2004 Section B (60 marks) ‘Answer THREE questions only Bt. (a) ) ©) @) 52. (a) (c) @) David Explain the following terms with reference to the IEEE 602.11 Wireless LAN: () Access Point (i) Extended Service Set (ESS) (ii) Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) (iv) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) {8 marks) Explain the access method used in IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN. (4 marks) ‘Show a configuration (diagram) that can be established using IEEE 1802.11 Wireless LAN for a small office with not more than eight personal computers. (4 marks) Explain how Bluetooth differ from IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN? (4 marks) Explain the following: () Traditional Ethernet (i) Fast Ethernet (ii) Gigabit Ethernet (6 marks) Explain the access method used in Traditional Ethernet (4 marks) With reference to the Ethernet, explain (i) Collision (i) Ethernet Address (ii) 10Base2 (6 marks) Refer to the information given on Appendix A. Explain the key features of this hub. (4 marks) Continued... 36BN 6104 Computer Networking and Internet Programming 20th Mar. 2004 B3. college pians to setup two computer laboratories with network facilities Each laboratory will have 25 computers, 5 printers and a server. “The following applications will be used on the computers in the laboratories: © E-mail Internet Web page development Java Programming Database applications You are required to prepare the tender documents for the purchase and installation of the network. You tender document should include: (j) Computer specifications (ii) Printer specifications (ii), Server specifications (iv) Type of network (Topology, Transport System, etc) (v) Hub specifications (vi) Type of cables (vii) Type of software needed. (vill) Warranty ‘Also, estimate the budget needed for the above project. (20 marks) B4. (a) __Explain the functions of the following network devices (switch (i) router (il) bridge Use diagrams to show how these devices can be used in a network environment. (9 marks) (0) State the functions of the SNMP protocol? (4 marks) (c) Explain the difference between static routing and dynamic routing? (4 marks) (a) Explain how a firewall can stop intruders to a LAN (8 marks) Continued. David a6BON 6104 Computer Networking end Intemet Programming 20th Mar. 2004 BS, Davie [Assume MySQL database call ‘school has a table named ‘primaryt’. The table has the following fields: Name Password ‘Test! Test2 aieE| Tests Integer Hobby [Char (a) Write a PHP program to that will accept the ID and Password from a user and verify it, If the ID and Password match the record, it will display the student's Name, Testt, Test2, Test3 and the Total Mark. Total Mark is the sum of all the Test marks. If the ID and password do net match, Sppropriate message should be displayed and it should prompt the user to key in the 1D and Password again. (10 marks) (0) Write a PHP program that will generate the report as shown below: 1D Name Test Test2_ Test Pease reste See eee ee SORX XKKKKK KKK XRRK XKKKK XK KKK Ferrera teeter eae eae Average: XX XX XX PsegpepeeeeCHe ence Eee ———— (10 marks) Continued: 516BCN 6104 Computer Networking and Internet Programming 20th Mar. 2004 Appendix A i Features: «True 10/100 Auto-Sensing Ports (Dual Speed Per Port) + Inteal Store-and-Forward Switching for Effective Traffic Reduction ‘+ Each Port Automatically Adjusts to Either 1OW'bps or 100Mops Speeds ‘¢ Mixand Match 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Hardware Together Build a network with the ultimate in 10/100 flexibility The EtherFast® 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hubs from Linksys are the fastest, most economical way to build or excend an enterprise 400MBpS network! Available in 6, 8 and 16 port desiton models, as well as 16 and 24 portrack mountable models, these blazing performers let you connect computers, workstations, servers, or ther nades together in eeconds. Every port of every hub ‘automatically adjusts to elther t0Mbps or 100Nons sn2eds. allowing you to mix 10BaseT and 1 00BaseTx hardware together ‘any way you lie-ail on the same hub! Combine low-cost {Mops computers with high-speed Fast Ethemetworkstations- -save thousands of dollars by puting 100Mops hardware only where yau need it mest! ‘Simple Expansion and Moret ‘The EtherFast® 10/109 Autosensing &-Port Hub includes a built in uplink port for joining to other hubs, stacking hubs, switches, fr backones for easy expansion. Every auto-sensing hub includes advanced error handling, auto parttioning, data collision control, and auto polarity correction that letyou hot swap cables and even move PCs around without disturbing the rest of the network, while protecting your data {during transmissions. Campatible with virualy all operating ssystarns, the professional-grade EtherF ast®) 10/100 Auto- ‘Sensing Hubs offer your growing enterprise network tne freedom to use both toMbps and 100Mbps speeds, togetner ‘with an arnazing range of expansion possibilities ~ allfor an attractive price that's hard to beat! End of Page ‘David 66