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Question 1 of 8
7 point(s)
- What is distributed processing? (1)
- What was the first type of PC LAN called? (1)
- What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN? (2)
- Explain a peer to peer network (2)
- Explain a client/server network (1)
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Question 2 of 8
10 point(s)
- Explain a domain based network (1)
- What does half-duplex and full-duplex data transmission mean? (2)
- List three types of wireless media (3)
- Explain the application of HomeRF, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. (3)
- How does a parallel port send data? (1)
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Question 3 of 8
7 point(s)
- What are parallel ports used for? (1)
- How does a serial port send data? (1)
- Explain synchronous communication (2)
- Explain asynchronous communication (2)
- What does ATM stand for? (1)
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Question 4 of 8
6 point(s)
- Which method of communication does the PS2 port on a PC use? (1)
- Does the keyboard use synchronous or asynchronous communication? (1)
- Explain a dial up line (1)
- Explain a dedicated line (2)
- Why is digital technology preferable to analogue technology? (1)
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Question 5 of 8
21 point(s)
- Explain circuit switching (6)
- Explain packet switching (3)
- Name and explain two forms of virtual circuits. (4)
- Name and explain two classes of ISDN and for which market they are intended. (6)
- Explain attenuation (2)
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Question 6 of 8
19 point(s)
- Explain EMI as well as what causes it.(5)
- How can you avoid EMI? (1)
- Explain DTE and DCE and give an example of DCE (5)
- How can interfaces between DTE and DCE be categorised? (4)
- Explain each of the above categories (4)
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Question 7 of 8
30 point(s)
- Explain RS-422 cable lengths (2)
- Explain RS-232 signal lengths (1)
- Explain General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) (18)
- Explain fiber optic cables (8)
- Name the biggest advantage of fiber optic (1)
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Question 8 of 8
25 point(s)
- Explain bit-oriented transmission (3)
- What is a protocol? List the three most widely used protocol suites. (4)
- What is a protocol stack? (1)
- Discuss the three protocol suites in terms of configuration and administration (6)
- Discuss the three protocol suites in terms of performance (11)
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