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(1) There are three types of Hubs that exist. Which of the following options correctly
describes these three.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Passive, dormant, special

Active , dormant , passive
Passive, Active, Turbo
Passive, Active, Intelligent

2. A number of different factors determine the cost of a Hub. Which of the

following is among these factors?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Speed rating
Durability
Brand
Class

(3) Three(3) basic devices are used in setting up a single Network. Which of the
following best describes these devices?
a.
b.
c.
d.

NIC(Ethernet), Hub, Twisted pair/Coaxial cable

Disk drive, CPU, Hub
Hub, CPU, NIC(Ethernet)
Disk drive , Hub, NIC(Ethernet)

4. Which of the following network topologies among the list below is incorrect?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Star
Internet
Ring
Bus

4. Which of the following is not a feature of Baseband Coaxial Cable?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Bi-directional
Few Kilometre range
Proton based
Ethernet(basis for 802.3) at 10 Mbps

4. Which of the following is not a function of a repeater?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Uses Jumper Settings

Transmits data in both directions
No Buffering
Joins two(2) segments of cables

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4. Which level of the TCP/IP reference model routes data/information across a

network channel ?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Application layer
Data Link Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer

4. The function of a modem is to convert signals. Identify the correct signals it

converts.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Analogue to Digital
Analogue to Baud rate
Baud rate to Analogue
Digital to Binary

4. Which of the following is not a LAN Architecture?.

(a) Protocol architecture
b. Media access control
c. Logical Protocol
d. Logical Link Control
4. Identify the statement which best describes TCP and UDP.
a.
b.
c.
d.

TCP is a connection oriented Protocol whiles UDP is a datagram service

TCP is a protocol for the Network Layer of the OSI
UDP and TCP could be used interchangeably
TCP is an advanced protocol whiles UDP is a single protocol

4. Which of the following characteristics best describes a frame?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Data link layer(Header, Trailer, Data)

Network Layer(Header, Trailer, Data)
Transport Layer(Header, Trailer, Data)
Physical Layer(Header, Trailer, Data)

4. What does the terminology ISDN mean?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Internal Digital Services Network

Integrated Systems Digital Network
Integrated Services Digital Naming System
Integrated Services Digital Network

4. What does the terminology ATM mean?

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b.
c.
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Automatic transfer mode

Automatic translation mode
Asynchronous transfer mode
Asynchronous transformation mode

4. A simple Architecture for File Transfer is made up of :

a. File transfer application; Communications service module; Network access
module
b. File transfer application; transport layer; Network access module
c. Network access layer; Transport layer; Application layer
d. Application layer; Network layer; Session layer
4. Which of the following statements is true about standards?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Standards
Standards
Standards
Standards

create additional cost

help individuals users to increase effectiveness
allow products from multiple vendors to communicate
cannot freeze technology

4. Which of the following statement is true about FLOW CONTROL?

a. Flow control is a function performed by a receiving entity to limit the amount
or rate of data on a network.
b. Flow control adjusts the weights on a network
c. Flow control is a function performed by the MODEM
d. Flow control is an advanced form of network management

4. Identify the most suitable description for ERROR CONTROL?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Error
Error
Error
Error

control
control
control
control

is
is
is
is

an activity that manages deadlock.

an advanced form of parity bit
a sub-function of a modem and Hub
needed to guard against loss or damage of data

(18) What is the full meaning of the terminology SMTP?

a.
b.
c.
d.

State Mail Transfer Protocol

Simple Mail Tailor Protocol
Simple Management Transfer Protocol
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

19. Several Computers connected together is called:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Client-server
Client
Computer network
Hub

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19. In which of the following networks does the client submit a task to the server,
then the server executes and returns the result for the requesting client
station?
(a) Peer-to-Peer
(b) Client-Server
c. Server-Based
d. All of the above
19. In which network topology are all workstations connected in cascade form?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Star
Ring
Mesh
Bus

19. Which network topology uses a Hub?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Star
Bus
Mesh
Ring

19. Which of the following topologies is used for Ethernet?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Star
Bus
Ring
All of the above

Complete the following:

19. Computers on a university campus are connected by a/an:

a.
b.
c.
d.

MAN
WAN
LAN
INTERNET

19. The primary function of the network layer is:

a.
b.
c.
d.

Error detection
Set up a session
Routing
Encryption

19. Which of the following standards apply to logical link control?

a. IEEE 802.3
b. IEEE 802.2
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c. IEEE 802.5
d. IEEE 802.4
19. Which organisation defines standards for telecommunication?
a.
b.
c.
d.

ITU
IEEE
EIA
ISO

19. Which of the following statements is a true description of fibre Optic Cable.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Fibre optic
Fibre optic
Fibre optic
Non of the

cables transfer data in a mesh

cables transfer data in light form
cables are similar to coaxial cables
above

19. Which of the following is not true of Switching technology?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Packet Switching
Link Switching
Packets are switched in the form of datagrams
Circuit Switching techniques

19. Which of the following is not a routing strategy?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Fixed routing
Adaptive routing
Random routing
Float routing

19. Which of the following is a true description of Multi-stage Switching ?

a.
b.
c.
d.

More simple control

Increased number of crossed points
More complex control
Reduced Reliability

19. Flooding in networks and data communication has certain properties. Which of
the options below is a property of flooding?
a.
b.
c.
d.

All possible routes are tried

All paths are loaded
All nodes are linked
Can not be used to set up virtual circuit

19. Identify any of the following statements which truly describes a virtual circuit.
(a) Packets are forwarded more quickly and no routing decisions
(b) More reliable in functionality
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(c) Call set up phases are present

a. Packets are centralised at random and more routing decisions are made
19. Which of the following operating systems software is most suitable for wide
area network?
a.
b.
c.
d.

DOS
OS/2
WINDOWS NT
NOVELL NETWARE

(35) Binding is an important function in establishing communication between a

Client and a Server. Which of the following statements truly describes binding in
protocols?
(a) Binding protocols to network interfaces specifies that the selected protocol can
be sent and received through the selected LAN interface card.
(b) Binding is a function of the Network Operating Systems Software
c. Binding is a configuration process in mail server management.
d. Binding serves as a security layer in operating systems.
(36) In configuring Windows NT 4.0 for Network Access. There are seven (7) areas to
be addressed. Identify from the options below the area that should not be
addressed.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Protocols
Bindings
IP Address
Autoexec Management

(37) Which of the following is not a network adapter?

a.
b.
c.
d.

3
3
3
3

com
com
com
com

LP III
Etherlink III ISA
Etherlink II Adapter
3C508 ISA 16 BIT

(38) Which of the following statement is true about an IP address?

a.
b.
c.
d.

IP
IP
IP
IP

address
address
address
address

is
is
is
is

based on your computer network card

issued by a computer vendor
a Transport Protocol
not used on the internet

(39) Which of the following is not associated with the session layer
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b.
c.
d.

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Control of dialogue between applications

Dialogue discipline
Data compression
Synchronisation

40. Which of the following is not true about the network layer
a. Provision of sufficient information to switch and route packets to another
station
b. Provides various routing internet protocols
c. Information units known as packets
d. Handles data formats and coding
40. What layer contains the logic needed to support the various user applications
a.
b.
c.
d.

Presentation
Session
Application
Network access

40. Which of these protocols does not guarantee delivery, preservation of

sequence or protection against duplication
a.
b.
c.
d.

HTTP
FTP
UDP
SMTP

40. Choose the layer responsible for synchronisation and dialogue control between
networks
a.
b.
c.
d.

Network
Transport
Session
Data-link

40. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the OSI model

a. Each layer performs a subset of the required communication functions
b. Each layer does not rely on the next lower layer to perform more primitive
functions
c. Each layer provides services to the next higher layer
d. Changes in one layer should not require changes in other layers
40. Which layer is responsible for decomposition of messages and generation of
sequence numbers to ensure correct re-composition from end to end of the
network
a.
b.
c.
d.

Physical
Data-link
Transport
Application

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40. Which of these is not part of the TCP/IP model

a.
b.
c.
d.

Network access
Internet
Presentation
Application

40. Which of these devices is responsible for the connection of Local Area
Networks with Wide Area Networks
a.
b.
c.
d.

Hub
Bridge
Data switch
Gateway

40. Which of the following is not true about a frame

a.
b.
c.
d.

Data link layer header

Network layer header
Upper layer data
Data Link layer trailer

40. Which of the following is not a key element of a protocol

a.
b.
c.
d.

Syntax
Entities
Semantics
Timing

40. In the TCP/IP model what protocol is popular in the internet layer
a.
b.
c.
d.

TCP
UDP
IP
FTP

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