Computer Networks Papers Analysis (2022-2024) | Notion

Paper Overview

Exam Date	Structure	Key Focus Areas
August 2022	3 sections (A,B,C)	OSI Model, Network Components, Topologies, Guided Media
January 2023	3 sections (A,B,C)	Networking Components, OSI Model, Guided Media, Wireless Transmission
July 2023	3 sections (A,B,C)	IEEE 802.3, Twisted Pair Cable, IP Addresses, Ring Topology
February 2024	3 sections (A,B,C)	Network Types, OSI Layers, Transmission Media, Network Switching

Section Distribution

Section A (30 Marks - Long Answer Questions)

Consistently requires 3 answers out of 5 questions
Focused on detailed explanations with diagrams
Questions typically require 500-700 words each

Section B (20 Marks - Medium Answer Questions)

Consistently requires 4 answers out of 6 questions
Focused on comparisons and brief explanations
Questions typically require 250-350 words each

Section C (20 Marks - MCQs & Short Answers)

10 marks for MCQs (10 questions × 1 mark)
10 marks for short answer/true-false questions (10 questions × 1 mark)
Very consistent format across all papers