DECEMBER 2022.

DATA COM B. CAT

ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS

QUESTION NO. 1

(a) (i) Distinguish between a repeater and a bridge with respect to interconnecting devices
(ii) With the aid of a suitable diagram and table, explain the operation of a bridge as an
interconnecting device for LANs.

(c) (i) Describe the concept behind the integrated services digital network (ISDN)
(ii) Explain, using suitable diagrams, the ISDN architecture, pointing out the functions of
the key user channels

QUESTION NO. 2
(a) (i) State one advantage and one disadvantage of networking computers
(b) (ii) Draw a labeled frame format of the Ethernet LAN and explain the function of the
“pad” field.

QUESTION NO. 3

(a) Describe the following IPv4 address classes.

I. A
II. B
III. C

(b) (i) With the aid of a diagram, describe the ATM switch.
(ii) Describe the services provided on am ATM network.