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Computer Networks and Web Technologies SECTION 2
54. KSC Soap Products manufactures, sells, and distributes a range of soap products from facilities it owns on Industrial Highway, a busy main street in a Caribbean country. The facilities are housed in four separate buildings as shown in the diagram on the previous page. All the facilities are connected to the computer network; the main components are housed in a data centre located in Building 1. SO 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4.
(a) Name the type of network:
(i) used to connect the four buildings
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(ii) that allows authorized customers to access the network to place orders
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(b) Name the radio-based technology that allows:
(i) compatible mobile devices to access the company’s network services
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(ii) mobile devices such as credit card machines to access the credit card processor’s network
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(c) The network installer has advised that a modem, switch and router are required in Building A and a switch in each of the other locations.
(i) Explain the function of EACH of the devices named.
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(ii) Suggest why a switch is required in each of the other locations.
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(d) A combination of wired and wireless transmission media was used to connect Buildings 2, 3 and 4 to Building 1.
(i) Name the most appropriate option for connecting Building 2 to Building 1. ...................................................................................................................................................................
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