BASIC NETWORKING EXAMINATION
Course: Basic Computer Networking
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 Marks)
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
What is a computer network?
A. A computer program
B. A group of connected computers
C. A software application
D. A printer
Which network covers a small area like a school or office?
A. WAN
B. MAN
C. LAN
D. PAN
Which device connects different networks together?
A. Switch
B. Hub
C. Router
D. NIC
Which cable is commonly used in LANs?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber optic
C. UTP
D. HDMI
Which topology uses a central device?
A. Bus
B. Ring
C. Star
D. Mesh
What does IP stand for?
A. Internet Program
B. Internal Protocol
C. Internet Protocol
D. Interface Program
Which protocol is used to access websites?
A. FTP
B. SMTP
C. HTTP
D. DNS
Which command checks network connectivity?
A. format
B. ping
C. copy
D. dir
What device provides wireless connection?
A. Modem
B. Switch
C. Access Point
D. Hub
Which service automatically assigns IP addresses?
A. DNS
B. DHCP
C. FTP
D. TCP
(Continue up to Question 20 in same pattern)
SECTION A MARKING SCHEME (20 Marks)
Each correct answer = 1 mark
Total = 20 marks
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 Marks)
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
Define a computer network.
State FIVE advantages of computer networking.
Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
List FIVE networking devices and their uses.
What is an IP address? Explain its importance.
State FIVE common network problems.
SECTION B MARKING SCHEME (30 Marks)
Question 1 (5 marks)
Correct definition – 5 marks
Question 2 (5 marks)
Any 5 advantages × 1 mark each
Resource sharing
Internet access
File sharing
Communication
Cost saving
Question 3 (5 marks)
LAN explanation – 2½ marks
WAN explanation – 2½ marks
Question 4 (5 marks)
Any 5 devices × 1 mark each
Router
Switch
Hub
Modem
Access Point
Question 5 (5 marks)
Definition – 2 marks
Importance – 3 marks
Question 6 (5 marks)
Any 5 problems × 1 mark each
Cable fault
IP conflict
Wrong configuration
Device failure
Weak signal
SECTION C: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 Marks)
Answer ANY TWO questions. Each question carries 15 marks.
Explain the OSI Model and its seven layers.
Describe network topologies and explain any three.
Explain basic network security measures.
Describe the steps used to troubleshoot a network.
SECTION C MARKING SCHEME (30 Marks)
Question 1 (15 marks)
Correct explanation of each layer
7 layers × 2 marks = 14 marks
Neat presentation – 1 mark
Question 2 (15 marks)
Description of topologies – 6 marks
Explanation of any 3 × 3 marks = 9 marks
Question 3 (15 marks)
Any 5 security measures × 3 marks each
Passwords
Firewall
Antivirus
User access control
Updates
Question 4 (15 marks)
Logical troubleshooting steps – 15 marks
SECTION D: PRACTICAL EXAM (20 Marks)
Task:
Students are required to connect two computers using a switch and verify
network connectivity.
Practical Marking Scheme (20 Marks)
Task
Marks
Correct cable connection
Correct IP configuration
Successful network connection
Use of ping command
Safety and neatness
Total
20
FINAL MARK SUMMARY
Section
Marks
Section A
20
Section B
30
Section C
30
Section D
20
TOTAL
100