Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication

Introduction to Computer Networking BITH271/BSIT271

Assignment 1 Due date: 31 March 2023

Instructions to students

Answer all questions and upload your answers in the appropriate links as instructed.

QUESTION 1

When we talk about network security we often hear the terms authentication and encryption. Discuss the
meanings of these terms and the algorithms used.

Note
Your answer to Question 1 MUST be posted on the appropriate link on myVista. The average length of
your initial response should be between 250 and 400 words. After posting your answer, i.e the initial
response, choose 2 responses from your classmates and make your contributions based on their post,
this is the follow up response, which should be polite, not more than 100 words and of value to the topic
under discussion.

Each substantial follow up response carries 10 marks. [40 marks]

QUESTION 2

Define the LAN standards used in networking.

Note
Your answer to Question 1 MUST be posted on the appropriate link on myVista. The average length of
your initial response should be between 250 and 400 words. After posting your answer, i.e the initial
response, choose 2 responses from your classmates and make your contributions based on their post,
this is the follow up response, which should be polite, not more than 100 words and of value to the topic
under discussion.

Each substantial follow up response carries 10 marks. [40 marks]

QUESTION 3

Subnetting quiz [20 marks]