Professional Qualification
in COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
Level 4 Diploma
UNIT 4 – NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Question 1
In the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, identify FIVE examples of hardware
equipment that operate at the Physical layer. (10 marks)
Question 2
In the Data Link layer, describe:
(a) Node to node data transmission. (5 marks)
(b) The functions of ethernet and token ring switches. (5 marks)
Question 3
In the Data Link layer, explain how using a protocol analyser/network analyser/packet sniffer
helps to minimise packet collisions. (10 marks)
Question 4
Explain how the Network Layer provides an end-to-end logical addressing system for a data
packet to be routed across several networks. (10 marks)
Question 5
(a) Explain how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) provides reliability in data packet
transmission. (5 marks)
(b) Explain how TCP manages web browser connections in a heavy volume traffic
pattern. (5 marks)
Question 6
(a) Describe ONE of the five classes of connection-mode transport protocols. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the relationship between DNS and IP addressing. (5 marks)
Question 7
In the session layer, state what is meant by each of the following terms:
(a) Virtual connection. (2 marks)
(b) Synchronisation of data flow. (2 marks)
(a) Dialogues. (2 marks)
(a) Authentication. (2 marks)
(a) Authorisation. (2 marks)
Question 8
In the presentation layer:
(a) Describe a common process to ensure data security during message transmission. (5
marks)
(b) Describe methods used to ensure a message travels efficiently. (5 marks)
Question 9
(a) Describe an example of what the application layer enables for an end-user. (5 marks)
(b) Describe ONE example of application layer functionality. (5 marks)
Question 10
(a) Describe the purpose of the HTTP protocol. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the purpose of the FTP protocol. (5 marks)
QUESTION 4
THE NETWORK LAYER ASSIGNS AN I.P ADRESS TO EACH DEVICE CONNECTED ,THIS
ENABLES THE DATA PACKET TO BE ROUTED ACROSS SEVERAL NETWORKS.
THE NETWORK LAYER SEPERATES PHYSICAL ADRESSING AND LOGICAL
ADRESSING ENABLING ROUTING OF DATA PACKETS BY FORWARDING BASED ON
THE ADRESSES BY THE ROUTING TABLE.
THE ROUTER IN NETWORK LAYER USES LOGICAL ADRESSING , THE I.P ADRESS TO
MAINTAIN ROUTING OF DATA PACKETS.
USING THE LOGICAL ADRESSING , THE NETWORK LAYER ENSURES THAT THE
SOURCE AND DESTINATION COMMUNICATE LOGICALLY USING THE ALLOCATED I.P
ADRESSES
THE NETWORK LAYER USES THE ROUTER TO IDENTIFY THE DESTINATION I.P
ADRESS ENABLING ROUTING OF DATA PACKETS.