CS3: Assignment 1 on Computer Communication

Answer All Questions

1.How can the Internet be useful in the area of education? (05 marks)

2.List at least 4 possible advantages and disadvantages connected with a school being online. (08 marks)

3.State the similarity and difference between internet and intranet. (02 marks)

4.List and explain some of the services offered by the internet. (07 marks)

5.What is an information network? Give examples of computer networks. (05 marks)

6. Explain four factors that affect the speed of an internet connection. (8 mks)

7. What should be considered when choosing an ISP? (12 mks)

8. State the difference that distinguishes the dial up from the wireless internet connectivity. (4mks)

9. Explain the requirements of getting connected to internet using the Analog access. (16mks)

10. Explain any six services of the Internet that you know. (12 mks)

11. The difference and similarity between internet, intranet and extranet (8 mks)

12. Write the following in full:
i) ISDN,

ii) DSL,

iii) ISPs,

iv) NIC,

v) Kbps,

vi) EDI,

vii) IRC. (7mks)

13. Give the meaning of the following words as used in computer studies

i) Compatibility

ii) Upgrade

iii) Downloading

iv) Uploading    (8mks)

14. What is browsing? Give three examples of browser software (5mrks)