NT1210
Introduction to Networking
Onsite Course
GRADED ASSIGNMENTS
Graded Assignment Requirements
Retain all handouts issued in every unit, as well as any assignment, research, or lab documents you prepare as part of assignments and labs. Some may be used more than once in different units.
NOTE: Always check with your instructor for specific due dates of assignments.
Graded Assignments
Unit 1 Assignment 1: Computer Basics Review
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Identify the major needs and major stakeholders for computer networks and network applications.
Describe how digital devices store data.
Describe the differences between input and output devices.
Assignment Requirements
In the Chapter Review Activities at the end of Chapter 1 in the Odom textbook (answers can be found in the textbook):
Respond to the multiple-choice questions.
Complete the List the Words inside Acronyms table.
Required Resources
Odom textbook
Computer with word processing software
Internet access
Printer
Submission Requirements:
Submit your responses as a typed document using Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced. Label your assignment Unit 1 Assignment 1.
Unit 2 Assignment 1: Identifying Network Topologies
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Identify the major needs and major stakeholders for computer networks and network applications.
Identify the classifications of networks and how they are applied to various types of enterprises.
Draw the four major physical network topologies: bus, star, ring, and mesh.
Assignment Requirements
Using the Topology Worksheet provided by the instructor, complete the topology name, logical characteristics, and physical characteristics for each topology diagram on the worksheet. Be sure to include the following information:
Name each topology diagram.
List the logical characteristics (if the diagram shows a logical topology).
List the