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COMP 312 COMPUTER NETWORKS - Kabarak University

This document outlines the examination instructions and questions for the COMP 312: Computer Networks course at Kabarak University for the 2023 academic year. It includes compulsory and optional questions covering topics such as types of computer networks, data communication, network devices, topologies, network security, and protocols. Students are required to answer specific questions in a provided answer booklet while adhering to the instructions given.

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COMP 312 COMPUTER NETWORKS - Kabarak University

This document outlines the examination instructions and questions for the COMP 312: Computer Networks course at Kabarak University for the 2023 academic year. It includes compulsory and optional questions covering topics such as types of computer networks, data communication, network devices, topologies, network security, and protocols. Students are required to answer specific questions in a provided answer booklet while adhering to the instructions given.

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KABARAK UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
MAIN CAMPUS
THIRD SEMESTER, 2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELORS OF
SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMP 312: COMPUTER NETWORKS


STREAM: Y3/S1 PART TIME
TIME:
EXAMINATION SESSION: SEPT.-DEC.
DATE:

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer Question 1 and any other two questions in the answer booklet
provided.
2. Do not write on your question papers. All rough work should be done
in your answer booklet.
3. Clearly indicate which question you are answering.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5. Edit your work for language and grammar errors.
6. Follow all the instructions in the answer booklet
SECTION A (QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY)
QUESTION ONE
[30 MARKS]
a) A computer network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables
the computer to communicate with another computer and share their resources,
data, and applications. A computer network can be categorized by their size.
Explain FOUR types of computer network based on geographical span.
(8 Marks)

b) Data communication refers to the exchange of data between a source and a


receiver via form of transmission media such as a wired cable or wireless
technology, inorder for it to be successful, it requires FIVE components, with the
use of a diagram explain them (5 Marks)
c) Using an illustration, differentiate between client- server and peer to peer
architecture.
(4 Marks)
d) An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each
device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for
communication, identify the IP Class and calculate its binary equivalent for
102.168.212.226. (6 Marks)
e) Describe mobile computing.
(2 Marks)
f) A new startup company with 100 computers requires to set up a network, that
will connect all their computers to the internet, advise them on:-
i. List THREE devices they will require to connect to the internet.
(3 Marks)
ii. Explain the appropriate network topology for this scenario.
(2 Marks)

SECTION B (ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS – 40 MARKS)


QUESTION TWO
[20 MARKS]
a) Each communication channel has a direction associated with it, and a
transmission media provide this direction. With relevant examples discuss the
following transmission modes.
i. Simplex
(2 Marks)
ii. Half duplex
(2 Marks)
iii. Full Duplex
(2 Marks)
b) Transmission medium is categorized as guided and unguided, Using examples
explain the THREE differences.
(6 Marks)
c) Explain the following computer network devices
i. Router
(2 Marks)
ii. Switch
(2 Marks)
iii. Modem
(2 Marks)
iv. Bridge
(2 Marks)

QUESTION THREE
[20 MARKS]
a) A university is setting up their first computer lab that will allow students to
learn and do research, an I.T rookie advised them to use mesh topology for their
network set up.
i. Explain THREE advantages and THREE disadvantages of this
topology.
(6 Marks)
ii. Apart from mesh topology discuss any other THREE type of
topologies. (6 Marks)
b) Describe Ubiquitous computing.
(2 Marks)
c) Many business organizations are opting for fiber for their internet connection,
list three advantages of fiber optic over copper.
(3 Marks)
d) Using an example show how shortest path Dijkstra algorithm works
(3 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR
[20 MARKS]
a) Network security is a set of rules and configurations designed to protect
the integrity, confidentiality and accessibility of computer networks,
explain FOUR threats, and FOUR measures to network security.
(8 Marks)
b) Routing is the process of selecting the path for traffic in a network or between
or across multiple networks. Explain the following terms as used in routing.
i. Unicast
(2 Marks)
ii. Anycast
(2 Marks)
iii. Broadcast
(2 Marks)

c) Describe the following protocols.


i) TCP
(2 Marks)
ii) IP
(2 Marks)
iii) UDP
(2 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
[20 MARKS]

a) A communication subsystem is a complex piece of Hardware and software.


Early attempts for implementing the software for such subsystems were based
on a single, complex, unstructured program with many interacting
components. The resultant software was very difficult to test and modify. To
overcome such problem, the ISO has developed a layered approach. In a
layered approach, networking concept is divided into several layers, and each
layer is assigned a particular task.
i. List and explain the SEVEN OSI layers.
(7 Marks)
ii. Differentiate between logical link control and media access control
sub layers. (4 Marks)
b) Using an example explain the Shannon law.
(3 Marks)
c) In communication system, analog signals travel through transmission media,
which tends to deteriorate the quality of analog signal, which means that the
signal at the beginning of the medium is not the same as the signal at the end
of the medium. Mention THREE causes of transmission impairment.
(6 Marks)

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