Question 31(1)
30 March 2023 · Computer Science (083)
Quickdev, an IT-based firm located in Delhi, is planning to set up a network for its four branches within the city with its Marketing department in Kanpur. As a network professional, give solutions to the questions (i) to (v), after going through the branches locations and other details which are given below:
Distance between various branches is as follows :
| Branch | Distance |
|---|---|
| Branch A to Branch B | 40 m |
| Branch A to Branch C | 80 m |
| Branch A to Branch D | 65 m |
| Branch B to Branch C | 30 m |
| Branch B to Branch D | 35 m |
| Branch C to Branch D | 15 m |
| Delhi Branch to Kanpur | 300 km |
Number of computers in each of the branches :
| Branch | Number of Computers |
|---|---|
| Branch A | 15 |
| Branch B | 25 |
| Branch C | 40 |
| Branch D | 115 |
(i) Suggest the most suitable place to install the server for the Delhi branch with a suitable reason.
Answer
Branch D — it has the maximum number of computers.
Explanation
Placing the server at the branch with the largest number of clients minimises overall network traffic and cabling cost. (Any other branch with valid justification is also acceptable.)