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CAPE Computer Science Unit 2 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)

The diagram illustrates a network design for a company using a client-server model connected to an ISP via a firewall.

Complete the labelling of the diagram by giving the names of A, B and C.

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  1. 6(b)State, giving a reason, which network topology is being employed.[2 marks]
  2. 6(c)Give ONE disadvantage of the topology identified in (b).[2 marks]
  3. 6(d)List ONE device which is NOT shown in the diagram that may also be found on the network.[1 mark]
  4. 6(e)Briefly describe the function of the firewall.[3 marks]
  5. 6(f)State the meaning of the abbreviation ISP.[1 mark]
  6. 6(g)State what service the company would likely use from the ISP.[1 mark]
  7. 6(h)If the company had an Intranet, state on what protocol it would be running.[1 mark]
  8. 6(i)Differentiate between a peer-to-peer and a client server configuration.[3 marks]
  9. 6(j)Give ONE disadvantage of a client server configuration.[2 marks]
  10. 6(k)(i)Describe ONE function of modern operating systems.[2 marks]
  11. 6(k)(ii)State the difference between the type of operating system running on A and that running on B.[2 marks]
  12. 6(k)(iii)Give ONE method used to secure files.[2 marks]

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