Question 4 Data Communication and Networking 4.1 T…
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Questiоn 4 Dаtа Cоmmunicаtiоn and Networking 4.1 The doctors who have consulting room in the clinic, the laboratories, the nursing stations, the reception etc. are all joined into a large network. 4.1.1 What type of network would this be? (1) 4.1.2 Would you recommend a client/server network or a peer to peer? Motivate. Give 3 advantages of your choice. (4) 4.1.3 In addition to the PCs, the hospital staff and the doctors also use tablets. a. Give 2 uses for tablets in such a setup. (2) b. Name 1 possible communication medium tablets can use (1) 4.2 The doctors often need to consult with one another and also with doctors in other centres and countries. In order to facilitate this, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) has been set up. 4.2.1 Explain what a VPN is. (3) 4.2.2 This now also requires an ISP (Internet Service Provider):- a. What is an ISP? (2) b. Explain why one is required. (2) 4.3 One of the advantages of the network is that video conferencing can take place, and doctors, even in foreign countries, can observe operations in real time. 4.3.1 Explain briefly real time. (2) 4.3.2 Would we be using download, upload or streaming to achieve this? (1) 4.3.3 Explain how your choice works. (2) [20]
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