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CAPE Computer Science Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 5(e)(ii)

Factors to consider when building a network.

Briefly explain how security is considered when building a network.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Describe the characteristics of coaxial cable as a transmission medium.[2 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Describe the characteristics of fibre-optic cable as a transmission medium.[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)Explain what an IEEE 802.16 network is.[3 marks]
  4. 5(c)With the aid of a diagram, explain the role of a switch in a local area network.[3 marks]
  5. 5(d)Explain how data is communicated in an IEEE 802.11b network, illustrating your answer with a diagram.[6 marks]
  6. 5(e)(i)Briefly explain how cost is considered when building a network.[1 mark]
  7. 5(e)(iii)Briefly explain how management is considered when building a network.[1 mark]
  8. 5(e)(iv)Briefly explain how expandability is considered when building a network.[1 mark]
  9. 5(e)(v)Briefly explain how interconnectivity is considered when building a network.[1 mark]
  10. 5(f)Explain the role of any two of the first five layers of the OSI reference model for network communication.[4 marks]

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