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The document is a unit review for UCI 102: Computer Communication Systems at Maseno University, focusing on various topics related to network components, communication models, and network topologies. It includes a series of questions aimed at revising key concepts such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, the role of protocols, and considerations for network planning. The review emphasizes understanding the functions, merits, and demerits of different network devices and topologies.

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Unit Review Question

The document is a unit review for UCI 102: Computer Communication Systems at Maseno University, focusing on various topics related to network components, communication models, and network topologies. It includes a series of questions aimed at revising key concepts such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, the role of protocols, and considerations for network planning. The review emphasizes understanding the functions, merits, and demerits of different network devices and topologies.

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Unit Review

UCI 102: COMPUTER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS


Topic 10

MASENO UNIVERSITY

Figure 1: Bridge

Objec ti ve [Link]
1. To revise the content covered in this module comprehensively.

U n i t R ev i ew Qu es ti o n s

1. Identify, by giving examples and categorize network components either as

end devices, network devices, internetwork devices or media.

2. For each device above, briefly explain its function, merits and demerits.

3. Using a suitable diagram, describe the basic communications model.

4. Using illustrative diagrams, distinguish between analogue and digital

communication systems.

5. Outline the role of protocols in a communication system.

6. Distinguish between a reference model and a protocol model.

7. Using suitable diagrams, discuss

i. The OSI model

ii. The TCP/IP model

8. Discuss the classification of networks.

9. Identify any FOUR network topologies, illustrating each with a simple

diagram.

10. What factors do we consider when selecting a network topology?

11. Distinguish between physical and logical topologies.

12. For each topology above, discuss how it operates, its merits, demerits, and

suggest situations it is best suited for.


13. What are the main activities carried out during network planning? Briefly

describe each.

14. Explain the reasons for:

i. Using a formal process in network design

ii. Setting up configuration management capability

iii. Developing a disaster recovery strategy

iv. Entering into SLA’s

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