CAPE Computer Science Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)
Explain why a peer-to-peer network is generally considered a special case of a client/server network.
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- 5(b)(i)Discuss network security as an issue when developing a computer network.[2 marks]
- 5(b)(ii)Discuss expandability as an issue when developing a computer network.[2 marks]
- 5(b)(iii)Discuss interconnectivity as an issue when developing a computer network.[2 marks]
- 5(c)(i)List, in the correct order, the LAST FIVE layers of the OSI model for computer communication.[5 marks]
- 5(c)(ii)For any THREE of the layers listed in (c)(i), describe the role EACH plays in data communication.[6 marks]
- 5(d)A company has four desktop computers, one server, twisted pair cable, and a switch. Draw a diagram illustrating how the devices can be connected, carefully…[4 marks]
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