Comp Networking PP4
Comp Networking PP4
Comp Networking PP4
051005T4ICT
ICT LEVEL 5
IT/OS/ICT/CR/01/5/A
PERFORM COMPUTER NETWORKING
Nov. /Dec. 2022
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WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
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Time: 3 hours
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Maximum marks for each question are indicated in brackets ( ).
This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C.
Answer questions as per instructions in each section.
You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
Answer all questions in English.
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1. A networking component that forwards data packets between a computer network is.. ……
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A. Router
B. Gateway
C. Switch
D. Hub
2. The arrangement of nodes and connection within a network is called ……. (1Marks)
A. Internet
B. Interconnectivity
C. Topology
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3. A link that carries traffic between two devices it connects is called …… (1Marks)
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A. Connected
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B. Dedicated
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C. Linked
D. Related
4. Which of the following is a type of a network testing tool …….. (1Marks)
A. Light tester
B. Voltmeter
C. Spanner
D. Clips
5. Which of the following is the role of the presentation layer in the network … (1Marks)
A. Used for file transfer
B. Manages the syntax and semantics of information
C. Establishes sessions
D. Establish dialogue control
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C. Ethernet
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D. Bluetooth
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A. Sigfox
B. Fibre optic
C. Bluetooth
D. Lora
10. What type of a network is used to connect computers and machines to enable them to share
resources e.g. printers fax etc. (1Marks)
A. LAN
B. PAN
C. WAN
D. GAN
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A. Physical layer
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B. Songs
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C. Text
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D. Message
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19. Which of the following represents popular forms of data to be transmitted via a network.
(1Marks)
a) Voice message
b) Songs
c) Text
d) Message
20. A communication mode where one of the two devices can transmit while the other one receives
is known as ….. (1Marks)
A. Unidirectional mode
B. Simplex mode
C. Half duplex
D. Full duplex
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22. List down any four forms of data representation as used in networking. (4 Marks)
23. List four factors to be considered when selecting network criteria. (4 Marks)
25. Differentiate between point to point connection and a multi-point connection as used in
networking. (2 Marks)
30. Mention any three forms of wireless data transmission used in a network. (3 Marks)
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31. Explain two models used for remote connections and communication in a network.
(4 Marks)
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