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Data communication and Networking

This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Technology, focusing on Data Communication and Computer Networks for the Sept-Dec 2023 semester. It consists of seven questions, from which candidates must answer any five, covering topics such as definitions, transmission techniques, network types, and protocols. Each question carries equal marks, and candidates are instructed to respond in English.

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Data communication and Networking

This document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Information Technology, focusing on Data Communication and Computer Networks for the Sept-Dec 2023 semester. It consists of seven questions, from which candidates must answer any five, covering topics such as definitions, transmission techniques, network types, and protocols. Each question carries equal marks, and candidates are instructed to respond in English.

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND I.C.

SEPT-DEC 2023 SEMESTER

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DATA COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORKS

TIME 2 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

This paper consists of SEVEN QUESTIONS

Answer ANY FIVE QUESTIONS in the booklet provided

All the questions carry equal marks.


Candidate should answer the questions in English

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QUESTION ONE
a. Define the following terms

i. Attenuation (2mrks)
ii. Computer network (2mrks)
iii. Broadband (2mrks)
iv. Bandwidth (2mrks)
v. Multiplexing (2mrks)

b. Describe three multiplexing techniques (6mrks)

c. Differentiate data communication and data transmission (4mrks)

QUESTION TWO
a. Describe the transmission technique of a fiber optic cable (8mrks)
b. Differentiate guided communication and unguided communication giving examples
(6mrks)
c. State and explain three techniques of data transmission (6mrks)

QUESTION THREE
a. Define transmission media (2mrks)
b. State and explain three types of computer networks (6mrks)
c. Give four essentials of a communication (4mrks)
d. Give four ways of increasing the efficiency of a wireless network (4mrks)
e. Describe the working mechanism of a MODEM (4mrks)

QUESTION FOUR
a. Using clear points of defense, recommend a person whether to adopt a wired or a wireless
network (8mrks)
b. Give four reasons why we connect computers (4mrks)
c. Give four elements of networking (4mrks)
d. Give four advantages of fiber optic cable (4mrks)

QUESTION FIVE
a. Differentiate between LAN and WAN (8mrks)
b. Describe, “Internet is a network of networks” (12mrks)

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QUESTION SIX
a. Describe three network topologies (6mrks)
b. Define data signal (2mrks)
c. Differentiate Ethernet topology and token ring topology (4mrks)

QUESTION SEVEN
a. With the use of a diagram, explain the three multiplexing techniques (9mrks)
b. Define the term protocol and give three functions of protocols (5mrks)
c. Give the full meaning of the following (6mrks)
i. ICMP
ii. HTTPS
iii. FTP

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