Hawassa University

Department of Informatics
Data Communication and Computer Networking Mid Exam
Mid exam - one for IS III sec. II

Time allowed 60 min:

General instructions:
1. Put away your exercise book, handout, or any other piece of paper except this question
paper.
2. Put away your mobile phone for the whole duration of the quiz
3. Attempt all the questions
4. Ambiguous answers or two different answers for the same question will not be
considered.
5. Strictly follow the instructions given for each part. Failure to da that will result
cancelation of your result.
6. Make sure your question paper has 4 pages including these and 14 questions with 20
marks.
7. Any attempt of cheating will result in removal from the exam room and zero marks
in the quiz.

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Part-I For the following question choose and circle the appropriate answer form given
alternatives.
1. Which of the following devices modulates digital signals into analog signals that can be
sent over traditional telephone lines?
A. Router
B. Gateway
C. Switch
D. Modem
2. Which one of the following is the functions of end devices on a network?
A. They originate the data that flows through the network.
B. They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures.
C. They interconnect other devices in network.
D. They provide the channel over which the network message travels.
3. Which Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the
building?
A. DSL
B. satellite
C. dialup
D. dedicated leased line
4. Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?
A. a method of limiting the impact of a hardware or software failure on the network
B. a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media
C. a state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity
D. a set of techniques to manage the utilization of network resources
5. Which statement describe intermediary devices?
A. Intermediary devices generate data content.
B. Intermediary devices alter data content.
C. Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
D. None of the above describe intermediary devices.
6. Which one of the following devices used for boosting analog data in analog transmission
system?
A. Repeater
B. Amplifier
C. Router
D. Switch

7. Which term describes the state of change of signal shape and form in a data
transmission?
A. convergence
B. congestion
C. distortion
D. Attenuations
8. . _________ cable consists of an inner copper core and a second conducting outer sheath.
A. Twisted-pair
 B. Shielded twisted-pair
C. Coaxial
D. Fiber-optic
9. ________ are used for short-range communications such as those between a PC and a
peripheral device.
A. Radio waves
B. Infrared waves
C. Microwaves
D. none of the above
10. In fiber optics, the signal is __________ waves.
a. radio
b. light
c. infrared
d. current
Part-II Give short answer for the following question (write main points only)

1. why signal becomes more and more distorted to achieve long distances while using
amplifiers in data transmission?

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2. Why Mesh, Star, Ring, and Bus network topology has a problem while we want to connect
multiple device in a network for one-to-one communication? And what is the solution for
this? (describe each topology problem)

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3. Design a Network using all necessary networking/interconnecting devices (name your

devices picture )?

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4. Describe half duplex with example?

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You can use this paper if needed to!!!