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CAPE Computer Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)

Describe TWO advantages of fibre-optic cable over coaxial cable.

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  1. 2(a)Identify and describe the overall network topology that is being used in the diagram.[3 marks]
  2. 2(c)(i)Draw a diagram to show the layers of the OSI model for computer communication.[7 marks]
  3. 2(c)(ii)With respect to the OSI model diagram drawn in (c)(i), clearly state ONE function of EACH of the layers drawn.[7 marks]
  4. 2(d)(i)Explain how a computer transmits data to another computer in a bus network.[4 marks]
  5. 2(d)(ii)Explain how a computer transmits data to another computer in a ring network.[5 marks]

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