You should answer the sample of questions below on an individual basis. Answering the questions should provide you with an assessment on your understanding of the information contained within Chapter 1 pages 1 to 73 of the Networking text by Andrew Tanenbaum. Once you have a complete set of solutions, you should use your First Class group discussion area to compare individual's answers and produce a unified set of solutions for the group. Any issues may be discussed with your tutor during the practical lab sessions. All questions below refer to the core Unit text, Computer Networks by Andrew Tanenbaum. - Third edition.

1. List five uses of networks for Business.
2. List three uses of networks for Users.
3. List three social issues relating to networks.
4. Explain the distinction, or characteristics of LAN’s, MAN’s and WAN’s.
5. Bob Metcalfe stated in 1995 that "Mobile Wireless computers are like mobile pipeless bathrooms - portapoties. They will be common on vehicles, construction sites and rock concerts. Wire up your home and stay there!". Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
6. Tanenbaum claims that there are eight key design issues for network software, what are they?
7. Explain the Networking term 'Connection Oriented Service'.
8. What type of service does Novell's IPX protocol provide?
9. What significant WAN developments took place during EACH decade from the 60's - 90's?
10. What is Tanenbaums definition of a machine 'being on the Internet'?
11. What is a Gigabit network, and what type of application is driving their development?
12. What security features are built into SMDS?
13. What is a switched virtual circuit in an X.25 network?
14. What is the maximum packet size that Frame Relay supports?
15. What does the acronym ITU stand for, and what are the three main sectors of the ITU?