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INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS CAT 2

The document outlines a Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) for a networking course at Mount Kenya University, detailing the questions and topics covered, such as logical vs. physical topology, transmission media, network adapters, and the TCP/IP and OSI models. It includes group member details of students participating in the assessment. The test is scheduled to start on March 11, 2025, and due by March 14, 2025.

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INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS CAT 2

The document outlines a Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) for a networking course at Mount Kenya University, detailing the questions and topics covered, such as logical vs. physical topology, transmission media, network adapters, and the TCP/IP and OSI models. It includes group member details of students participating in the assessment. The test is scheduled to start on March 11, 2025, and due by March 14, 2025.

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MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS


JANUARY-APRIL 2024/2025 SEMESTER
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST (CAT) TWO
DIT1309/DIT1108: INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS/
BUSINESS NETWORKING ESSENTIALS

Start Date: Tuesday, 11th March 2025 Due Date: Friday, 14th March 2025

Section A: Answer All Questions (6 Marks)

Group 1
1. Define logical topology and explain how it differs from a physical
topology, providing one example of a logical topology.
The logical layout of a network represents the logical path the data uses to reach
its set destination while the physical layout is the layout of the physical
components of the network eg the cables and devices.
 An example of a logical topology is the star topology whereby the devices in
a network are connected to a central hub or switch

2. Identify two types of transmission media covered in the course and


briefly describe the advantages of one type over the other type.
Coaxial cable is a type of cable that is used in cable tv which is
characterized by the presence of a central conductor and shielding.
 Fiber optic cables are used in the high speed transmission of data using light
signals
 The advantage of fiber optic cables over the coaxial cables is that the fiber
optic cables offer faster speeds of transmission than coaxial cables.

3. Explain the role of a network adapter card and state one factor to
consider when selecting a network adapter for a computer.
The role of the network adapter card is to enable the computer to connect
to networks to both wireless and wired connection by transmitting and
receiving data.
One factor to consider is that the Network interface card should be able to
support the network speed the user requires.
SECTION II
4. A company is experiencing network performance issues and is
considering replacing its hub with a bridge. Analyze one advantage and
one limitation of using a bridge over a hub, and recommend whether
this change would improve performance, justifying your reasoning.

The bridge is advantageous in that it filters network traffic by dividing the


network into manageable sections thus allowing the necessary data to flow
through while the hub allows all data to flow thus causing data traffic.

The disadvantage is that the bridge brings about the problem of latency
which causes communication to be slow.
5. Discuss the layers of the TCP/IP model and the OSI model. Evaluate one
benefit the TCP/IP model provides compared to the OSI model and one
challenge it poses in implementation. Propose a scenario where the
TCP/IP model might be preferred over the OSI model
1) Network access layer- this layer handles the transmission through
physical medium and MAC addressing.
2) Internet layer- this layer handles IP addressing and routing.
3) Transport layer- this layer handles the communication from the server to
the user.
4) Application layer- this layer handles the service offered such as HTTP.
THE OSI MODEL LAYERS
1) Physical layer-- this layer handles the transmission of ram data.
2) Data link layer-- this layer handles the work of detection of errors.
3) Network layer-- this layer handles the IP addressing and routing
4) Transport layer-- this layer handles the efficient transfer of data.
5) Session layer - this layer handles the control of the session in progress
6) Presentation layer-- this layer handles the conversion of the format of
the data
7) Application layer-- this layer helps in providing the network services to
the users.
The advantage of the TCP/IP model is that it is practical and can be used
in real world scenarios while its disadvantage is that it doesn’t have the
appropriate separation of the layers unlike the OSI model.

6. Imagine a network where data transmission is inconsistent due to


multiple devices accessing the medium simultaneously. Analyze the
difference between asynchronous and synchronous data transmission,
and suggest which method would better address the issue, explaining
your choice
Asynchronous transmission Is whereby the data is transmitted in small
manageable packets with the use of start/stop bits while synchronous
transmission is whereby the data is transmitted in a continuous motion in
synchronization.
The better of the two is the synchronous transmission
Because it ensures the high speed transmission of data without any lag.

GROUP MEMBERS DETAILS

S/NO. REGISTRATION NUMBER NAME INTAKE


1. DBIT/2025/68607 Ngugi Joseph Gitau Jan 2025
2. DBIT/2025/53412 Muchiri Mburu Sept 2024
3. CIT/2024/54993 Mercy Nduku Sept 2024
4. CIT/2024/46845 Kelvin Mollel Sept 2024
5. DCS/2024/57105 Bett Collins Sept 2024
6. CIT/2024/55511 Wambua Kithuka Sept 2024
7. DBIT/2024/56488 Ndimu Mumo Sept 2024
8. CIT/2024/54723 Abdihakin Abdi Sept 2024
9. DCS/2024/54835 Joshua Kipngeno Sept 2024
10. DBIT/2024/56211 Mohamed Sheikhomahamed Sept 2024
11. DCS/2025/33411 Wanyonyi Onesmus Jan 2025
Note: Only capture the details of the Group Members who participated in this work

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