IT3: Topic 1 - Networks

Winter 2012
1	Other than cost or security issues, explain in detail two factors that could influence the choice of a network for a company.	[2x2]
2	Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star topologies.	[6]
Summer 2012
3	Describe what is meant by the term network topology.	[2]
4	Other than topology or cost, explain in detail three other factors which influence the choice of a network.	[6]
5	Peer-to-peer and client server networks are two types of network. Compare and contrast these two types of network.	[6]
Winter 2013
6	A company needs to change its network. Compare and contrast client server versus peer to peer networks for the company.	[6]
7	An organisation is considering using a wireless network. Describe two advantages and two disadvantages for the organisation of using a wireless network over a cable network.	[4]
Summer 2013
8	A company is considering changing its network. Other than topology issues, describe in detail three factors that will influence the choice of a network.	[6]
9	A network manager uses remote management when managing the network. Describe four tasks that the network manager could do using remote management.	[4]
Winter 2014
3	Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of ring and star topologies.	[6]
10	A local company needs a new network. Other than cost or topology, describe in detail three factors that they should take into account when choosing the new network.	[3x2]
11	A network manager uses remote management when managing the network.  Describe six tasks that the network manager could do using remote management.	[6]
Summer 2014
12	A company is considering installing a wireless network. Describe two advantages and two disadvantages for the company, other than health concerns, of using a wireless network over a cabled network.	[4]
13	Peer-to-peer and client server networks are two types of network. Compare and contrast these two types of network.	[6]
Summer 2015
4	A system analyst has been asked to update a company’s network.  Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of peer-to-peer and client server network configuration he would include in his feasibility report.	[6]
5	The network infrastructure of a school needs updating.  The network manager is considering installing a wireless network.  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to the school of using a wireless network.	[4]
6	The school is based on a number of sites and consequently the network manager needs to use remote management to simplify his job.  Describe five tasks that the network manager could carry out using remote management.	[5]