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Friday, 13 April 2012

CS601 assignment 1 spring 2012


Assignment No. 1 
Semester Spring 2012
Data Communication - CS601

Total Marks: 15

Due Date: 19-04-2012

Objective: To understand the Network Topologies and some basic concepts of Data Communication.

Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before solving & submitting assignment:
Assignment should be in your own wordings not copied from internet, handouts or books.
It should be clear that your assignment will not get any credit (marks) if:

  • The assignment is submitted after due date.
  • The submitted assignment does not open or file is corrupt.
  • The assignment is copied (from other student or copied from handouts or internet).
  • Student ID is not mentioned in the assignment file or name of file is other than student ID.

For any query about the assignment, contact at cs601@vu.edu.pk

GOOD LUCK

 

Q 1 Suppose you are installing a new network for a company that is growing rapidly. The current design calls for 28 computers, with expansion to 80 in the next six months. Because of the speed at which the network is expected to grow, you want to make sure that adding new devices in the network and troubleshooting will be as easy as possible. So, considering these factors, which topology you will prefer for this type of network? Give proper reasoning to support your answer. (5 Marks)

Q.2 How does the logical topology differ from the physical topology? Can a single physical topology support multiple logical topologies? Answer with proper reasons. (5 Marks)


Q 3 Suppose you have been asked to put together a proposal for a new computer network of a company. You have been asked to specifically list the advantages to networking. Of the following equipment the company owns, which devices can be shared on a network? (5 Marks)

Choose all that apply:

1.    Keyboard
2.    Mouse
3.    Scanner
4.    Monitor
5.    CD-ROM drives
6.    Light pen
7.    Printer



Note:

  • Assignment should be in your own wordings not exactly copied from Internet, handouts or books.

  • Your answer should be “to the point”.

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