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(Note: The questions below are considered according to the PYQ's of last four years only...)
Chap 1:-Fundamentals of Data Communication and Computer Network
****2 Marks Questions****
1. Define Computer Network and state it’s types. (S-19)
2. State various Computer Network applications. (S-19)
3. Define bit rate and baud rate. (W-19),(S-22)
4. List different characteristics of data communication system. (Any two) (W-19)
5. Define computer Network. (S-22)
6. Define following terms:- (W-22)
(i) Protocol (ii) Bandwidth
7. Name the components of data communication. (W-22)
8. State any two needs of Computer Network. (W-22)
****4 Marks Questions****
1. Classify the network based on geographical area and transmission technology. (S-19)
2. Compare Analog and Digital signals. (S-19)
3. Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous communication. (Any four points.) (W-19)
4. Draw and explain block diagram of communication system. (W-19)
5. Describe modes of communication. (S-22),(W-22)
6. Describe the components of data communication with neat diagram. (S-22)
7. Consider a network with 8 computer, which network architecture should be used (S-22)
peer to peer or Client Server ? Justify the answer.
8. Compare LAN and WAN (four points). (W-22)
****6 Marks Questions****
1. Describe the process of data communication in various modes. (S-19)
2. Explain simplex, half duplex and full duplex modes in data communication. (W-19)
3. Explain with diagram the process of client-server and peer to peer network architecture. (W-22)
Chap 2:- Transmission Media and Switching
****2 Marks Questions****
1. List any four Unguided Transmission Media. (S-19)
2. Define guided and unguided communication media. (W-19)
3. Compare guided and unguided transmission media. (W-22)
****4 Marks Questions****
1. Draw structural diagram of fiber optic cable and write its functions. (S-19)
2. What advantages does TDM have over FDM in a circuit switched Network. (S-19)
3. Differentiate between FDM and TDM. (S-19)
4. Draw and explain fiber optic cable. (W-19)
5. State the two advantages and two disadvantages of unguided media. (W-19)
6. Describe multiplexing techniques. (W-19)
7. Explain circuit switching network with neat sketch. (W-19),(W-22)
8. Draw a neat diagram of twisted pair cable and state its types. (S-22)
9. Describe line of sight transmission. (S-22)
10. Compare packet switched and circuit switched network. (S-22)
11. Explain TDM technique with the help of neat diagram. (W-22)
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12. State the physical and transmission characteristic of twisted pair cable along (W-22)
with its applications.
13. Define multiplexing compare FDM and TDM. (W-22)
****6 Marks Questions****
1. Why is circuit switching preferred over packet switching in voice communication? (S-19)
2. Describe the principles of packet switching and circuit switching techniques with neat diagram.(W-19)
3. Explain multiplexing techniques. (S-22)
4. Draw the neat sketch of fiber optical cable. Give the transmission characteristics of fiber optical cable.
State its applications. (W-22)
Chap 3:-Error Detection, Correction and Wireless Communication
****2 Marks Questions****
1. State/List types of Errors. (S-19),(W-22)
2. List IEEE 802 X standards for networks. (S-19)
3. Classify mobile generations. (W-19)
4. Compare LRC and CRC (Any two points each.) (W-19),(W-22)
5. List different types of errors. (S-22)
****4 Marks Questions****
1. Describe various IEEE standards for network topologies. (S-19)
2. Explain wireless LAN 802.17 architecture. (W-19)
3. Explain various IEEE communication standards. (W-19)
4. Explain 802.11 Architecture. (S-22)
5. Explain bluetooth Architecture. (S-22)
6. Explain LRC with example. (S-22)
7. Describe various mobile generations in detail. (S-22)
8. State features of various mobile generations. (W-22)
9. Draw the architecture of bluetooth and explain. (W-22)
****6 Marks Questions****
1. A system uses CRC on a block of 8 bytes. How many redundant bits are sent per block? (S-19)
What is the ratio of useful bits to the total bits?
2. Describe bluetooth architecture technologies. (W-19)
3. Draw the architecture of wireless LAN 802.11 and explain. (W-22)
Chap 4:- Network Topologies and Network Devices
****2 Marks Questions****
1. Compare Router and Repeater. (S-19)
2. State different types of Network topologies. (W-19)
3. List different types of network connecting devices. (S-22)
4. State the function of repeater and modem. (W-22)
****4 Marks Questions****
1. With suitable diagram describe: (S-19)
(i) STAR topology (ii) RING topology
2. Draw and describe architecture for network using tree topology for an office in (S-19)
3-storey’s building.
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3. Describe different connecting devices used in computer network. (W-19)
4. Differentiate between HUB and switch with respect to Layer, Port, device type, speed. (W-22)
****6 Marks Questions****
1. What is the MAC protocol used in Token Ring LAN’s? What happens if the token is lost?(S-19)
2. Explain the working of hub, switch and bridge. (S-22)
3. Explain the working of following topologies :- (S-22)
(i)Bus (ii) Ring (iii) Tree
4. Explain with the neat sketch the working of Router and switch. (W-22)
Chap 5:- Reference Models
****2 Marks Questions****
1. State functions of Network layer. (S-19)
2. List classes of IP addressing with their IP address range. (W-19),(S-22)
3. State the services of transport layer in OSI model. (W-22)
****4 Marks Questions****
1. Draw and explain layered architecture of OSI model. (S-19)
2. Describe major functions of network layer in TCP/IP protocol suite. (S-19)
3. Describe functions of physical layer and data link layer of OSI model. (S-19)
4. Describe types of IP address classes. (S-19)
5. State the functions of any two layers of OSI model. (W-19)
6. Draw and explain OSI reference model. (W-19)
7. Draw and explain TCP/IP model. (W-19)
8. Compare IPV4 and IPV6. (Any four points.) (W-19),(W-22)
9. List the protocols related to all layers of OSI reference model. (S-22)
10. Describe the process of DHCP server configuration. (S-22)
11. Draw and explain TCP/IP protocol suite. (W-22)
12. State the OSI models Layer and give its functions. (W-22)
13. Describe various IP address classes with suitable example. (W-22)
****6 Marks Questions****
1. Describe the process of DHCP server configuration. (S-19),(W-19)
2. Explain configuration of TCP/IP protocol in network. (W-19)
3. Describe the procedure to configure the TCP/IP network layer services. (S-22),(W-22)
4. Explain the working of OSI model layers. (S-22)
5. Explain ARP, subnetting and supernetting with example. (S-22)
6. Describe the terms with suitable example – (W-22)
i) Subnetting ii) Supernetting iii) Masking.
1. Design suitable network layout for an organization with five department (ten users each) (S-19,4M)
2. Your company has the network id [Link]. You are responsible for creating subnets on the
network, and each subnet must provide at least 1000 host [Link] subnet mask meets the requirement
for the minimum number of host ids and provides the highest number of subnets? (S-19,6M)
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