This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Communication Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, specifically for the course EIT 2106: Network Essentials. It consists of five questions, with question one being compulsory, covering topics such as computer networks, cloud computing, local area networks, network topologies, and IP addresses. The exam is scheduled for December 2014 and allows candidates to attempt any two questions in addition to the compulsory one.
This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Communication Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, specifically for the course EIT 2106: Network Essentials. It consists of five questions, with question one being compulsory, covering topics such as computer networks, cloud computing, local area networks, network topologies, and IP addresses. The exam is scheduled for December 2014 and allows candidates to attempt any two questions in addition to the compulsory one.
This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Communication Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, specifically for the course EIT 2106: Network Essentials. It consists of five questions, with question one being compulsory, covering topics such as computer networks, cloud computing, local area networks, network topologies, and IP addresses. The exam is scheduled for December 2014 and allows candidates to attempt any two questions in addition to the compulsory one.
This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Communication Technology at the Technical University of Mombasa, specifically for the course EIT 2106: Network Essentials. It consists of five questions, with question one being compulsory, covering topics such as computer networks, cloud computing, local area networks, network topologies, and IP addresses. The exam is scheduled for December 2014 and allows candidates to attempt any two questions in addition to the compulsory one.
This paper consists of FIVE questions. Attempt question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO questions Maximum marks for each part of a question are as shown This paper consists of THREE printed pages
Question One (Compulsory)
a) What is a computer network? (2 marks)
b) Name THREE advantages of using a computer network? (3 marks)
c) Discuss types of Networks. (6 marks)
d) List characteristics that distinguish LANs from other kinds of networks. (3 marks)
e) Give examples of a LAN and a WAN configurations (6 marks)
Question Two a) Define cloud computing. (2 marks)
b) Explain cloud computing characteristics. (8 marks)
c) Explain the advantages of cloud computing technology. (10 marks)
Question Three a) Discuss disadvantages of Local Area Networks (10 marks)
b) Discuss Network Models (6 marks)
c) Describe the TWO types of Internet Protocol (IP) address in active use. (4 marks) Question Four a) Explain types of Network Topologies. (8 marks)
b) Describe advantages of the following networks (8 marks)
(i) Peer-to-peer (ii) Server-based
c) List factors that influences the choice of whether to implement a peer-to-peer or server-base network. (4 marks) Question Five a) Define the following: (8 marks) (i) Client (ii) Peers (iii) Servers (iv) Server-based b) Change the following IP addresses from binary notation to dotted-decimal notation. (8 marks) (i) 10000001 00001011 11101111 (ii) 11111001 11111011 00001111
