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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIT 0410: NETWORK DESIGNS AND SET UP
DATE: AUGUST, 2012 TIME: 1hr 30min
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any Other ONE Questions.
Question One (40 marks)
a) Discuss the Network design and set up goals. [4 marks]
b) Briefly explain the sectors to consider when implementing network. [4 marks]
c) Outline the and explain the problems that affect the network performance. [4 marks]
d) Describe the main Network design approaches in reference to network design and set up.
[4 marks]
e) Briefly explain the roles of Network administration in reference to network design and set up. [4 marks]
f) Outline the network design issues. [2 marks]
g) Describe the following:
i. Routers [2 marks]
ii. Switches [2 marks]
iii. Hub [2 marks]
iv. Modem [1 marks]
v. Bottom up approach [1 marks]
Question Two (20 marks)
a) List and explain the types of data packets in design and set up of the network.
[10 marks]
b) Explain the three network troubleshooting tools. [6 marks]
c) Discuss and elaborate the functional network management areas. [4 marks]
Question Three (20 marks)
a) State and explain the steps involved in trouble shouting a network. [6 marks]
b) Describe the network topologies as sued in network design and set up. [10 marks]
c) With aid of a diagram describe the construction of fiber optic cable. [4 marks]
Question Four (20 marks)
a) Define the term network interface cards. [2 marks]
b) According to network Ethernet standards, discuss the following:
i. 10 Base2 [2 marks]
ii. 100 BaseT [2 marks]
iii. Arcnet [2 marks]
iv. FDDI [2 marks]
c) Explain how you can troubleshoot a printer through a network. [4 marks]
d) Describe how you can set up a Local Area Network of 15 computer in 20 x 20 metres square room. [4 marks]
