061205T4CYB

CYBER SECURITY TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5

SEC/OS/CS/CR/03/5/A
PERFORM COMPUTER NETWORKING.
Nov/Dec 2023

TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

Instructions:
i. Time allocated: three (3) hours.
ii. This paper has three sections A, B and C. Attempt questions in each section
as per instructions given in the section.
iii. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
iv. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
v. Do not write on the question paper

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 SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
Each question carries one mark.
1. Identify the layer which provides service to the user.
A. Session layer
B. Presentation Layer
C. Application layer
D. Physical Layer
2. What is a HUB?
A. Software
B. Computing Device
C. Calculating Device
D. Networking Device
3. Identify among the following servers which one is mainly used to host a web site.
A. Mail Server
B. Web Server
C. Database Server
D. Link Server
4. Identify the protocol primarily used for browsing data.
A. FTP
B. STP
C. TFTP
D. HTTP
5. Identify the first network which was based on TCP/IP protocol.
A. ARPANET
B. LAN
C. WAN
D. MAN
6. What is the collection of the hyperlinked document on the internet known as?
A. HTML
B. E-mail

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 C. WWW
D. Internet
7. What does MIME stand for?
A. Multipurpose Internet Mail Extra
B. Multi Internet Mail End
C. Multipurpose Internet Mail Email
D. Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
8. Identify among the following the network device used to connect two dis-similar types
of networks.
A. Switch
B. Hub
C. Bridge
D. Gateway
9. The arrangement where all data pass through a central computer is known as_________
A. Ring Topology
B. Mesh Topology
C. Star Topology
D. Bus Topology
10. Identify the network which extends a private network across a public network.
A. Enterprise Private Network
B. Local Area Network
C. Virtual Private Network
D. Metropolitan Area Network
11. Identify the layer which is responsible for data translation.
A. Presentation
B. Network
C. Data Link
D. Application
12. Why are parity bits used?
A. To encrypt data
B. To detect errors

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 C. To identify users
D. To send data
13. What is a proxy server also known as?
A. Application Level Gateway
B. Proxy tools
C. Application proxy
D. Application network
14. What does PoP stand for in networking?
A. Pre Office Protocol
B. Post Office Protocol.
C. Protocol of Post
D. Point of Protocol
15. What is the number of layers in the OSI model?
A. Two Layers
B. Five Layers
C. Seven Layers
D. Three Layers
16. Identify the switching method in which the message is divided into small packets.

A. Virtual switching
B. Packet switching
C. Message switching
D. Data switching
17. Identify among the following servers which one allows LAN users to share data.
A. Communication Server.
B. Point Server.
C. Data Server.
D. File Server
18. What are the primary responsibilities of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
A. Resolving domain names
B. Assigning IP addresses to devices on a network

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 C. Encrypting network traffic
D. Managing network routing
19. What are the primary functions of DNS (Domain Name System)?
A. Resolving domain names to IP addresses
B. Encrypting data transmissions
C. Managing network routing tables
D. Assigning IP addresses

20. Which of the following protocols is used for secure, encrypted communication over the
Internet?

A. HTTP
B. FTP
C. SSH
D. SMTP

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 SECTION B (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section
21. Highlight FIVE ways of monitoring network status. (5 marks)

22. State THREE methods of managing network cables. (3 marks)

23. Identify FIVE types of network connections. (5 marks)

24. Differentiate between a Hub and a switch. (4 marks)

25. Identify THREE drawbacks of a mesh topology. (3 marks)

26. Identify FIVE common software problems that can lead to network defects. (5 marks)

27. Differentiate between a straight-through and crossover cable (4 marks)

28. Identify FOUR factors that should be considered when selecting an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) other that cost. (4 marks)

29. Identify FOUR Justifications for installing a computer network in an institution. (4 marks)

30. Outline THREE possible causes of a Network Interface Card that is not displaying physical
connectivity (3 marks)

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 SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer ANY TWO Questions in this section
31. a) Juma a network Support assistant was advised to carry out a clean network operating
system software installation for his company. Describe FIVE tasks that he could have undertaken
to complete the task. (10 marks)

b) Explain FIVE advantages of installing a clean network operating system.

(10 marks)

32. Hypertext Ltd. company uses wireless transmission media to communicate to their clients
using broadcast method
a) i) Explain the term broadcast as used in computer networking (2 marks)
ii) Describe TWO types of wireless transmission that could be used by the company. (4 marks)
iii) Explain TWO advantages wireless transmission. (4 marks)
b) Tom a network designer was tasked to set up a network for Ufundi Technical Institute. He was
provided with a coaxial cables, 4 computers, 2 terminators and drop cables.

i) With the aid of diagram describe the most appropriate network topology he could have set up.

(6 marks)

ii) Explain TWO advantages of the topology identified above. (4 marks)

33. a) Peter a Network administrator uses documents to assist him in troubleshooting and
monitoring the network of SG24 Ltd. Explain TWO types of these documents. (4 marks)

b) He also conducts training for new employees who join the company. Explain THREE areas he
is likely to cover during those training sessions. (6 marks)

c) He intends to propose a physical security measure for the network. Explain FIVE physical
security measures that he could have identified. (10 marks)

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