1.What is Cloud Computing? Discuss in detail the major advantages and disadvantages of

Cloud Computing [15 Marks]

2.What is a security threat to Computer networks? Discuss in detail four (4) major security threats to computer networks that System Administrators have to deal with.

[15 Marks]

3.What is user management in system administration? Discuss in detail the four (4) main issues involved in user management. [15 Marks]

4.Explain in detail the role each of the following play in a network?

Operating System Shell and Command Interpreters [5 Marks]

Operating System Logs and Audits [5 Marks]

File System [5 Marks

5.Define the OSI Model? Discuss any Four (4) layers of the model and their importance. [15 Marks]

6.What is a workstation? Outline in detail the Three (3) major tasks involved in the support and management of a workstation. [15 Marks

7..Who is a System Administrator?.

a. Identify and discuss any four general roles of a system administrator. b. Identify and discuss one quality of an effective system administrator.

8.What is the major difference between a system administrator and a network administrator? [3]

a.Identify and discuss any four challenges faced by System Administrators [12]

9. A human computer system results in a network community. Outline the 5 main components of a network community and discuss the importance of each. [10] a. Identify and discuss 5 basic rules for handling Computer hardware [5]

10. Explain in detail what role the following play on a network?

a. Operating System Shell and Command Interpreters

b. Operating System Logs and Audits

c. File System [15]

11. What is the OSI Model? Discuss any 6 layers of the model. [15]

12. What is a workstation? Identify and discuss in detail the 3 major tasks involved in the support and management of a workstation.