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Networking and Data Communication

The document outlines the structure of an end-of-course test for the National Certificate in IT, focusing on Networking and Data Communication. It includes various questions on computer networks, network architecture, the OSI model, telecommunication, data communication terms, and network application protocols. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of key concepts in networking and data communication.

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Networking and Data Communication

The document outlines the structure of an end-of-course test for the National Certificate in IT, focusing on Networking and Data Communication. It includes various questions on computer networks, network architecture, the OSI model, telecommunication, data communication terms, and network application protocols. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of key concepts in networking and data communication.

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PROGRAM NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN IT

END OF FEB COURSE TEST NETWORKING AND DATA


COMMUINCATION (NCIT212)
Date
Time
Lecturer Mr. Yiga Moses

Instructions
Attempt all Questions

Question One
1. What is Computer Network? (2marks)
2. Describe the following components of a computer network.

a. NIC
b. HUB
c. Switch
d. Cables and Connectors
e. Router
f. Modem (12marks)

3. Give any 6 uses of computer networks. (6marks)

Question Two

Define the term Network Architecture. (2marks)

Giving advantages and disadvantages, and illustrations, describe the two types of network architecture
used. (18marks)

Question three

There are seven layers of an of an OSI model, describe these layers giving the functions of each

(20marks)

Question four

Define the term Telecommunication. (2marks)


Explain the following terms as used in data communication

i. Multiplexing
ii. Switching
iii. Digital transmission (6marks)
Describe the following network application protocols

i. DNS
ii. FTP
iii. Telnet
iv. SMTP
v. SNMP
vi. HTTP
(12 marks)

END

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