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LYCEE DE NYANZA
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3rd TERM MOCK EXAM
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2025 - 2026
SECTOR: ICT AND MULTIMEDIA
TRADE: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
LEVEL: V
SUBJECT: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
DATE: ____ July - 2026
DURATION: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. This Exam paper is composed of three sections (A, B and C). Follow the instructions given below and answer
the indicated questions for a total of 100 marks.

Section A: Fourteen (14) questions which are Compulsory (55 marks)

Section B: Among the five (5) questions, attempt any three (3) (30 marks)

Section C: Among the two (2) questions, attempt anyone (1) (15 marks)

Allowed materials: Blue or Black pen, Geometrical Instruments and Silent non-programmable calculators

SECTION A: Attempt all questions (55 Marks)

01. Read the questions below and circle the right answer for each:

I. Choose correct statement that describes the definition of “computer network”:

A. It is a collection of hardware components and computers interconnected by communication channels that do

B. It is a network Architecture in which each computer on the network is either a client or a server network.
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C. It is a Powerful computer that provides services to other computers on the network.

D. It is a group of computers connected with each other to communicate and share information and resources
like hardware, data, and software.

II. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network?

A. Centralized data management

B. Direct communication between devices without a central server

C. Data storage on a central server

D. Voice communication

(3 Marks)

02. From the list below, identify and categorize each item into the correct column: Networking Hardware or
Network Infrastructure.

• Firewall and Gateway

• Coaxial cable

• Switch

• Fiber optic cable

• Access Point

• Ethernet cables

• Router

• Antenna Wi-Fi

(5 Marks)

03. Read the questions below and circle the right answer for each:

I. FROM the options provided, which binary value represents the decimal number 192 in an IP address?

a) 11000000

b) 11100000

c) 10100000

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d) 10000000

II. What is the range of private IP addresses in Class C from the options given below?

a) [Link] – [Link]

b) [Link] – [Link]

c) [Link] – [Link]

d) [Link] – [Link]

(4 Marks)

04. What is the initial step in the network troubleshooting process from the following options? (Circle the correct
option)

a) Resetting network settings

b) Implementing a solution

c) Replacing network cables

d) Collecting network system information

(3 Marks)

05. What is the proper sequence of steps to configure a new Forward Lookup Zone in DNS Manager? (Circle the
correct sequence)

(4 Marks)

06. Read each of the statements below and circle the correct answers:

I. Which of the following is used to test local URL accessibility in IIS?

a) Open the website in a web browser using localhost

b) Restart the physical server

c) Remove all site bindings

d) Disable the firewall

II. Which of the following are hosting platforms?

a) Free Hosting

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b) Paid Hosting

c) Web Browser

d) Cloud Hosting

(5 Marks)

07. Identify whether the following statements about network requirements are TRUE(T) or FALSE(F):

a) A network is a collection of devices connected together to share resources and information.

b) A client-server network has no central control; all devices are equal.

c) The main benefit of networking is to increase data sharing and communication efficiency.

d) A client-server network has no central control; all devices are equal.

(4 Marks)

08. Circle the characteristic of IPv6 from the options below:

a) Uses 32-bit addresses

b) Supports multicast addressing

c) Uses decimal notation

d) Has fewer unique addresses than IPv4

(3 Marks)

09. How does a private IP address differ from a public IP address? (Circle TWO correct answers).

(4 Marks)

10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate terms:

a) A ____________________ is a computer or software that provides services to other computers in a network.

b) ____________________ is the process of running multiple virtual machines on a single physical server.

c) RAID stands for ____________________ Array of Independent Disks.

d) ____________________ is a directory service used by Windows Server for identity and access management.

e) In DHCP, ____________________ is the period for which an IP address is assigned to a client.

(5 Marks)

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11. You are given a network [Link]/26 and requested to configure a subnet mask for it. Which of the
following subnet masks would correctly configure the network for subnetting? (Circle the correct option).

a) [Link]

b) [Link]

c) [Link]

d) [Link]

(4 Marks)

12. You need to create a new user account for a department employee in Windows Server 2012 R2. Which of the
following steps ensure compliance with organizational policies for password complexity and expiration? (Circle all
that apply)

(3 Marks)

13. When creating a new virtual machine on VMware ESXi, which of the following steps should be performed
first? (Circle the correct answer)

a) Power on the virtual machine

b) Access the VMware vSphere Client and connect to the ESXi host

c) Install the guest operating system

d) Configure networking settings

(3 Marks)

14. User account policies in Windows Server establish the rules and settings for securing and managing user
accounts.

State whether the following statements about account policies in Windows Server are TRUE or FALSE.

(5 Marks)

SECTION B: Attempt any three (3) questions (30 Marks)

15. Analyze the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 in terms of address structure and efficiency.

(10 Marks)

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16. The following steps are used to add users to a group in Windows Server 2012 R2. Analyze the steps below and
arrange them in order from step1 to 9.

(10 Marks)

17. You are analyzing the performance requirements for a website with backend server-side functionality on a
paid hosting platform. What technical aspects would you analyze?

(10 Marks)

18. How would you assess the effectiveness of using Active Directory groups for managing access to resources in
a Windows Server environment? Justify your answer.

(10 Marks)

19. A company needs to temporarily disable a user’s account due to suspected security concerns. Compare the
pros and cons of deactivating the account versus permanently deleting it.

(10 Marks)

SECTION C: Attempt only one (1) question (15 Marks)

20. Read the questions given below and provide the answers:

a) What steps would you follow to manually configure IPv4 properties on a Windows 7 computer?

b) Create a subnetting plan to divide the network [Link]/24 into four equal subnets and determine the
subnet mask.

(15 Marks)

21. Create a plan for testing and verifying the accessibility, speed, and size of a web app after it has been
successfully deployed on a Windows Server using IIS.

(15 Marks)

END.

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