Test: Networks
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1 When designing a network for a company, the likely topology is one of the areas to be looked at.
Compare and contrast the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star topologies. [6]
2 A network manager uses remote management when managing the network. Describe four tasks
that the network manager could do using remote management. [4]
3 Other than cost or size of the organisation, explain in detail three factors that could influence the
choice of a computer network for the organisation. [6]
4 Peer-to-peer and client server are two types of computer network. Compare and contrast the two
types of network. [6]
5 Network topologies have different properties.
(a) Draw and label a star network. [2]
(b) State two advantages of a ring network. [2]
(c) Other than topology issues, discuss in detail three factors that will influence the choice of a
network. [6]
6 A company has moved into an old building and has decided to install a network.
(a) Compare and contrast the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star
topologies. [6]
7 The company is considering using a wireless network.
Describe two advantages and two disadvantages for the company of using a wireless network
over a cabled network. [4]
1 When designing a network for a company, the likely topology is one of the areas to be looked at.
Compare and contrast the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star topologies. [6]
2 A network manager uses remote management when managing the network. Describe four tasks
that the network manager could do using remote management. [4]
3 Other than cost or size of the organisation, explain in detail three factors that could influence the
choice of a computer network for the organisation. [6]
4 Peer-to-peer and client server are two types of computer network. Compare and contrast the two
types of network. [6]
5 Network topologies have different properties.
(a) Draw and label a star network. [2]
(b) State two advantages of a ring network. [2]
(c) Other than topology issues, discuss in detail three factors that will influence the choice of a
network. [6]
6 A company has moved into an old building and has decided to install a network.
(a) Compare and contrast the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star
topologies. [6]
7 The company is considering using a wireless network.
Describe two advantages and two disadvantages for the company of using a wireless network
over a cabled network. [4]