Theory question 103
Computer NetworksPaper 2, Section A: Essay
Mr. Okafor has a company that specializes in the production of beverages with headquarters in Abuja. He intends to monitor the sales and transactions in the company's branches across Nigeria as well as interact with his customers. (a) Through what platform can Mr. Okafor achieve his intentions? (b) What computer professional should Mr. Okafor hire to design the platform in 3(a)? (c) State two software packages needed to create the platform for Mr. Okafor. (d) If Mr. Okafor decides to connect all the offices within the headquarters in Abuja in a single network: (i) what type of network is appropriate? (ii) mention three reasons to support his decision. (e) Mention two transmission media that can be used to implement the network in 3(d)(i).
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(a) A company website (web portal) connected to the internet.
(b) A web designer/developer (webmaster).
(c) Any two: Adobe Dreamweaver; Microsoft FrontPage; WordPress; a text editor with HTML (e.g. Notepad); Microsoft Expression Web.
(d)(i) A Local Area Network (LAN).
(ii) Any three: the offices are in one building/small area; files and data can be shared; printers and internet connection can be shared; staff can communicate quickly; it is cheaper and faster than a WAN; central backup and security.
(e) Any two: twisted pair (UTP) cable; coaxial cable; fibre optic cable; wireless (Wi-Fi).
The headquarters is one site, so the network is a LAN.