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Questions
1. Describe two benefits of networking computers.
Answers
Share peripherals, communicate, share
files, share storage (any 2 correct)
2. (a)Name and describe one hardware device required for
a network to function
Network Interface Card. – allows
computer to connect to network.
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NOS – allows security etc
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(b)Name and describe one piece of software required for
a network to function.
Marks
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3. Transmission media is a factor that affects the type of The physical connection that allows the
network being used. (a)What is meant by the term transmission of electronic signals from
transmission media?
one computer to another.
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(b)Describe two types of transmission media.
STP, UTP,Co-axial, Fibre Optic
description
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4. (a)Describe one difference between a mainframe with
terminals and a network of computers.
Terminals have no processing or storage
capability.
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(b)Describe one advantage of using a mainframe with
terminals compared with a network of computers.
Cheap to replace terminals
All files accessible by all terminals
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5. What is meant by the term bandwidth?
Amount of data that can be transmitted in
a fixed amount of time.
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6. Describe two advantages of using a client server
network compared to a peer-to-peer network.
Security
Capable of automatic backup.
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7. Describe two different types of server.
File Server – stores files
Mail server – deals with E-Mail
Web Server – authenticates web use
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8.For each network below name and draw a labelled
diagram for a typical topology that could be used for
each: (i) LAN
Bus, Ring or Star diagram
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(ii) a WAN.
Mesh or Tree diagram
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9.Describe one function of a router within a network.
Forwards data packets along network.
Creats table of best available routes.
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10.Describe one difference between a hub and a switch.
Filters and forwards packets between
LAN segments.
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11. (a) Describe two hardware factors that have enhanced
the development of networks.
Faster processors, Larger amounts of
RAM
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(b) Give two reasons why there is a need for high bandwith
within networks used today.
Use of video and sound.
Large number of network users.
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Higher Computing Systems - Networking
Homeworksheet 5.1
Produced by S.Lambert, R.G.Simpson & HSDU for City of Edinburgh Council 2004
Networking Solutions
Higher Computing Systems - Networking
Homeworksheet 5.1
Produced by S.Lambert, R.G.Simpson & HSDU for City of Edinburgh Council 2004