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The document is an exam paper for a data communications class containing 14 questions across various topics related to data communication and computer networks. The questions cover topics such as network topologies, the TCP/IP and OSI models, fiber optic cables, wireless networks and more.

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Data Communications Cat

The document is an exam paper for a data communications class containing 14 questions across various topics related to data communication and computer networks. The questions cover topics such as network topologies, the TCP/IP and OSI models, fiber optic cables, wireless networks and more.

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SECTION A (30 MARKS)

DEPARTMENT : ICT
SUBJECT : INTRODUCTION TO ICT
EXAMINATION : CAT TERM ONE 2022
CLASS : DATA COMMUNICATIONS
TIME : 1 HRS
DATE : 7TH June 2023
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
1. Define the following terms as used in data communication

a. Blind spot
b. Router
c. Modem
d. Jitter [4 marks]
2. Outline two crucial tasks performed by a NIC[2 marks]
3. Explain two reasons why client server network model is more common than peer to peer
network[4 marks]
4. Network reliability is one of the design metrics for corporate networks ,Explain two
measures that could be adopted to enhance network reliability [ 4 marks]
5. Describe two types of connectors of connectors used with fiber optical cables[2 marks]
6. Distinguish between Data Terminal Equipment and Data communication Equipment[2
marks]
7. Briefly explain the three most significant impairments in data communication [6 marks]
8. With the aid of diagram , describe the TCP/IP Model [3 marks]
9. Describe two disadvantages of using fiber optic cables[2 marks]
10. With aid of a diagram ,describe the User Datagram Protocol(UDP) datagram[6 marks]
11. State three parts/elements of a data link layer frame[3 marks]
12. Explain with diagrams three types of network topologies [6 marks]
13. Describe three functions of the presentation layer as used in OSI [6 mark]
14. With aid of examples, describe two categories of wireless networks that could be found in
organizations[4 marks]

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