Questions

What are the basic components of a typical network?

Explain five (5) advantages and disadvantages associated with the implementation of a network in a business enterprise.

Explain some of the enabling capabilities that computer networks offer a business.

Explain the basic concept of a Client/ Server network and Peer-to-peer network architecture.

Provide an appropriate example of a Client/ Server network and Peer-to-peer network architecture.

Discuss at least five (5) advantages and disadvantages of the following network topologies:

Bus topology

Ring topology

Star topology

What are six-factors used in considering cable selection and explain the significance of each?

Examine the following transmission media, against the six-factor used in considering cable selection:

Twisted-pair cable (UTP and STP)

Coaxial cable

Fibre optical cable

Identify and discuss some suitable environment that the cable in question 8 may be best suited for.

Discuss at least five (5) sources of security threats against a business network.

Discuss several ways in which a business may protect its network against possible security threats.