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Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Explain the purpose of the OSI model and describe how it helps in troubleshooting network issues in a corporate ervironment.

$(5$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Compare and contrast the use of copper and fibre opic cables in a small oftice$/$home office $($ SOHO $)$ network.

$(10$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ Discuss the roles of bridges and switches as Layer $2$ devices in a network. Evaluate how using an Ethemet switch instead of a bridge can improve network performance and scalabiliy in a corporate environment.

$(10$Mans$)$