IS 171 TUTORIAL QUESTIONS-BATCH 1
1. Describe with Five examples, the reason why do we need computer networks
2. Describe with examples the Four (4) ways on how computer networks can be classified
3. Explain the Five disadvantages of a computer network
4. Mention and explain the use of at least four (4) networking tools that you know
5. Mention five advantages of structured cabling?
6. Mention the advantages and application area for each of the following network topologies;
Star, Mesh, bus, hybrid and Ring
7. Briefly explain the three reasons why fiber optic cables are preferred for backbone cabling
over UTP/STP cables
8. List at least three wired connecting media and state the maximum length for each.
9. List at least three wireless connecting media.
10. Explain the function of each of the following network devices; Switch, hub, router, firewall,
server and bridge
11. With the aid of a simple network layout diagram, briefly explain the six main components
as defined by ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 standard for commercial building structured cabling.
12. Explain the five aspects which can be impacted by the choice of the network topology to
be used.
13. Explain the five key parameters to specify the network routers
14. Given the patch panel or faceplate with labels that do not indicate whether A or B, which
technique you would use to identify the termination standard?
15. Explain the reasons layered network models are very important
16. Explain the Five key differences between the OSI model and TCP/IP model
17. What is the difference between connection oriented and connectionless communication
18. What are the colors of wires of a UTP cable, mention in conventional standard order?
19. What is the major difference between single mode fiber cables and multimode fiber cables?
20. Give at least three International Standard Organizations that you know.
21. What is the importance of standards in communication?
22. The TIA/EIA 568 standard was established for what use?
23. Give the TIA/EIA-568A pin-to-pair colour assignment between RJ45 connector and UTP
cable.
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24. Explain and state the application for each of the four protocols used in Application layers
of the TCP/IP model
25. A building has a total of one hundred and fifty (150) data points. Each data point has two
RJ45 ports. An average distance from each data point to termination room is 50-m. Each
data point is connected to the termination room. Each terminated UTP cable at the
termination room is connected to a switch though the patch panels.
a. Estimate the total length of UTP cable required to network the whole building if
3-m cables are used to connect terminated cables to switches.
b. How many RJ45 connectors will be required if an allowance of 10% is to be added
to cover for defective connectors?
c. How many 24-ports patch panels will be required?
d. How many 48-ports switches will be required?
e. How many 2-ports faceplates will be required?
f. What is the recommended type and size of the data cabinet?
26. What is the type of a cable produced when one side of a cable is terminated with T-568A
and the other side with T-568B standard of RJ45 connector?
27. When terminating UTP cable to a face plate it is important to preserve the wire pair twists
as close as possible to the point of termination. Why?
28. Give the name of at least one communication protocol that you know.
29. Explain why is it important to have static IP addresses to some of the network devices?
30. Briefly explain what is the use of the subnet mask in IP address configurations.
31. A technician has assigned an IP address 127.0.107.260 to a computer. Will the computer
be able to communicate? Why?
32. Which command can be used to test communication between two computers connected to
a network?
33. Give examples of at least three resources that can be shared on a computer network.
34. Given the IP address 192.168.10.10 with subnet mask 255.255.255.254, how many bits
will be used for host ID?
35. Briefly explain the two ways used to share a print in a network
36. Mention the step-by-step procedures to create a small network and share a folder across the
network
37. Explain the two criteria which has to be met for the computer to be assigned an IP address
automatically.
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38. Given a network with two hundred fifty six (256) IP devices with a workgroup name
TE172_2023, as a network engineer, answer the following considering network flexibilities
a. Which IP class is appropriate
b. Which subnet mask is appropriate using classful IP addressing scheme
c. Explain how to change a default workgroup to TE172_2023
39. Explain the three types of cable paths layouts that can be used to enclose the network cables
for horizontal and vertical
40. Consider case where you have been consulted to advise a friend with a startup office wants
to set up an office with 10 computers. They need to have all the computers networked and
share network resources.
a. State the possible parameter that you need to inquire from the users
b. State the assumptions that you may need to take to propose the best network for
the users
c. State the type of network that shall be advised to implement with reasons
d. Mention the key components that they need to have with a function for each of
them
e. Provide the cost analysis for the establishment of the network
41. Describe the following network types; LAN, PAN, MAN, WAN, CAN, internet
42. Explain the difference between, intranet, internet and extranet
43. Explain the difference between the http and https
44. Explain the four differences between IPv4 and IPv6
45. Given the network address 127.0.0.0, find the class, the block, and the range of the Host
addresses.
46. Explain the application area for the Class D and Class E IP addresses
47. Which IP addressing scheme you would use of the network has a total of 255 hosts, explain
your answer
48. Explain the two conditions for the IP address to be assigned automatically
49. Which technique is used to reserve some of the IP addresses for specific network device
which needs static IP addresses
50. Can one physical server have more than one IP address? Explain your answer
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