Networks- Worksheet 1

Short Answer questions

1. State two advantages of networking computers instead of having standalone
computers. [2014] (or)
What is a computer network? What are its advantages? [CBSE Textbook]

2. Which of the following is not a feature of Networking? [2012]

(i) Resource sharing
(ii) Uninterrupted power supply
(iii) Reduced cost
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(iv) Reliability

3. The ‘Chalchitra’ theatre has a computer network. The network is in one building.
[SQP 2016]
Name one communication channel that can be used for fast communication
between workstations of the network.

4. Identify the topology shown below. Write 2 advantages of this topology. [SQP
2016]

5. A company has 3 departments namely Administrative, Sales, Production. Out

of telephone cable, Optical Fibre, Ethernet Cable, which communication
medium is best for speed communication between departments? [2015]

6. What is the purpose of server in a network? [2015]

7. Draw a network layout of bus topology to connect 5 client computers and 1

server computer. [SQP 2015]

8. Write one advantage each of Star and Bus topology used in networking.
[Compt. 2014]
9. What is the purpose of switch in a network? [2014]
 10. Identify the following devices : [2014]
(i) An intelligent device that connects several nodes to form a network and
redirects the received information only to intended node(s).
(ii) A device that regenerates (amplifies) the received signal and re-transmits it to
its destination.

11. What is the name of the network topology in which each node is connected
independently using a switch? [2014]

12. Write the name of the most suitable wireless communication channels for
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each of the following situations. [2013]

(i) Communication between two offices in different countries
(ii) To transfer the data from one mobile phone to another.
13. Beauty Lines Fashion Inc. is a fashion company with design unit and market
unit 135 metres away from each other. The company recently connected their
LANs using Ethernet cable to share the stock related information. But after
joining their LANs, they are not able to share the information due to loss of
signal in between. Which device out of the following. should you suggest to be
installed for a smooth communication? [2012]
(i) UPS
(ii) Modem
(iii) Repeater
14. Identify the type of Topology from the following:
(i) If each node is connected with the help of independent cable with the help of a
central switching (communication controller)
(ii) If each node is connected with the help of a single co-axial cable.

15. Which of the following topologies is a combination of more than one topologies?
a. Bus b. Tree c. Star d. None of these

16. Which of the following is used for wireless communication? a. Optical Fiber b.
UTP cable c. Radio Waves d. Coaxial Cable

17. Which of the following is not a transmission medium?

a. Telephone Network b. Coaxial Cable c. Modem d. Microwaves

18. Bluetooth can be used for

a. Long distance communication b. Short distance communication c. In mobile
phones only d. None of the above

19. Micro waves are a. Uni directional b. Omni directional c. Guided media d. Not
used for communication.

20. A repeater
a. Regenerates the received signal b. Destroys the received signal c. Can be used
as a hub d. None of the above
 21. What is meant be communication channels? Give two examples of guided
media and two examples of unguided media. [CBSE TextBook]

22. Which communication channel(s) is/are suitable in each of the following

situations: [CBSE TextBook]
a. Setting up a LAN
b. Transfer of data from a laptop to a mobile phone.
c. Transfer of data from one mobile phone to another.
d. Creating a remote control that can control multiple devices in a home.
e. Very fast communication between two offices in two different countries.
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f. Communication in a hilly area

g. Communication within a city and its vicinity where cost of cabling is too
high.

23. Why is a switch called an intelligent hub? [CBSE TextBook]

24. When is a repeater used in a computer network? [CBSE TextBook]

25. Diagrammatically show how would you connect 6 PCs, 1 server, 1 printer, and
2 scanners in a. Star topology b. Bus topology [CBSE TextBook]

26. Expand WAN. [2013]

27. Two students in the same class sitting inside the same room have connected
their laptops using Bluetooth for working on a group presentation. What kind
of network have they formed?

28. Two companies in different states wanted to transfer information. Which type
of network will be used to implement the same?

29. What are the differences between LAN and WAN?

Long Answer questions

1. Ishika Industries has set up its new production unit and sales office at Ranchi.
The company compound has 4 buildings as shown in the diagram below:

Distances between these buildings are as follows:

 Number of Computers in each of the buildings is follows:
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a) Suggest a cable layout of connections between the buildings so that each

building is directly connected to Administrative Office.
b) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e. building) to house the server of this
production unit with a suitable reason.
c) Suggest the placement of the following devices with justification:
(i) Repeater
(ii) Hub/Switch
d) The Administrative office of this unit is to be linked with the head office
situated in Patiala (Punjab). What will be the most economical way to do this?
Justify your answer.

2. Consider the following scenario

Center to center distances between various buildings as per architectural drawings
(in meters) is as follows:
Main Building to Resource Building 120m
Main Building to Training Building 40m
Main Building to Accounts Building 135m
Resource Building to Training Building 125m
Resource Building to Accounts Building 45m
Training Building to Accounts Building 110m

Expected number of Computers in each building is as follows:

Main Building 15
Resource Building 25
Training Building 250
Accounts Building 10

a) Suggest a cable layout of connection between the buildings.

 b) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e. building) to house the server of this NGO.
Also provide a suitable reason for your suggestion.
c) Suggest the placement of the following devices with justification:
Repeater
Hub/Switch
d) The NGO is planning to connect its International office situated in Delhi. Which
out of following wired communication links, will you suggest for very high speed
connectivity?
i) Telephone Analog Line ii) Optical Fibre iii) Ethernet
Cable
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3. Quick Learn University is setting up its Academic blocks at Prayag Nagar and
planning to set up a network. The university has 3 academic blocks and one Human
Resource Center as shown in the diagram below:

Center to center distances between various blocks/center is as follows:

Number of computers in each of the Blocks/Center is as follows

i. Suggest the most suitable place to install the server of this university
with a suitable reason.
ii. Suggest an ideal layout for connecting these blocks/center for a wired
connectivity.
iii. Which device you will suggest to be placed/installed in each of these
blocks/center to efficiently connect all the computers with in these
blocks/center.
iv. The university is planning to connect its admission office in the closest
big city, which is more than 250 km from university, which type of
network out of LAN, MAN or WAN will be formed? Justify your answer.