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Course: CS2210 Name _______________________

Total Marks: 35 Obtained Marks _______________

Q1
A) Data transmission depends on data direction and how many bits of data can be sent at a
time. Complete the table below to show what type of data transmission is being described in
each case. Tick (/) two boxes for each description. [12]

Simple Half- Full Parallel


Description of transmission taking place Serial
x duplex duplex
(✓) (✓)
(/)
(✓) !✓)

Data sent one bit at a time down a single wire in


one direction only

Data sent 16 bits at a time down 16 wires in both


directions, but not at the same time

Data sent 16 bits at a time down 16 wires in both


directions simultaneously

Data sent 8 bits at a time down 8 wires in one


direction only

Data sent one bit at a time down a single wire in


both directions simultaneously

Data sent one bit at a time down a single wire in


both directions, but not at the same time

Q2: Packet switching is used to send data over a network.

Write 3 advantages of it.[3]

1 .................................................................................................................................

2 ....................................................................................................................................................................
3 .................................................................................................................................

b Give three disadvantages of using packet switching.[3]

1 ......................................................................................................................................

2 ....................................................................................................................................................................

3 .................................................................................................................................

Q3: Explain what happens when a device is plugged into a computer using one of
the USB ports.[5]
Q4: Give an example where simplex transmission is used, explaining why it is
suitable for that scenario.[2]

............................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[2]

Q5: Explain the term data packets. [5]


Q6: A company wants to implement a secure video conferencing system for its
employees. The video feed is transmitted in real time.

Identify the most suitable type and mode of data transmission for this system. Justify
your answer.

............................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................

.........................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................... [3]

Write two reasons why USB is widely used for data transmission.[2]

1 ......................................................................................................................................

2 ....................................................................................................................................................................

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