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The document outlines a tutorial for a Data Communication Networks course, covering various topics such as components of data communication systems, communication modes, differences between analog and digital data, and types of networks. It also discusses network topologies, communication types, and switching methods, along with a practical example of calculating end-to-end delay in a data processing scenario. Each section prompts students to explore fundamental concepts and their applications in real-world networking situations.

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01 Tutorial - Workshop

The document outlines a tutorial for a Data Communication Networks course, covering various topics such as components of data communication systems, communication modes, differences between analog and digital data, and types of networks. It also discusses network topologies, communication types, and switching methods, along with a practical example of calculating end-to-end delay in a data processing scenario. Each section prompts students to explore fundamental concepts and their applications in real-world networking situations.

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Faculty of Computing

IE1030 – Data Communication Networks


Year 1 Semester 1 (2024)
Tutorial 01

1. Describe the role of each component in a data communication system. How do


thes ecomponents interact to successfully transmit a message from a sender to a
receiver?

2. Compare the simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex communication modes. Provide


examples of devices or systems that use each mode and discuss the scenarios where
each mode is most effectively utilized.

3. Explain the key differences between analog and digital data. How are these dif-
ferences reflected in the way data is transmitted and processed in communication
systems?

4. Define a computer network and describe its fundamental characteristics. Illus-


trate howcomputer networks enable communication between devices, considering
the roles of hosts, switches, and routers in facilitating efficient data exchange.

5. Compare and contrast the following types of networks: Personal Area Network
(PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide
Area Network (WAN).

6. Differentiate between Intranet, Extranet, and Internet networks, highlighting their


distinctive purposes.

7. Compare and contrast the following network topologies: Point-to-point, Bus, Ring,
Star (hub and spoke), Tree, and Mesh. Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and
typical applications of each topology in designing communication networks.

8. Explain the differences between unicast, broadcast, and multicast communication


in network environments. Provide examples of scenarios where each type of com-
munication is most effective.

9. Describe how packet switching differs from circuit switching in data communication
networks. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of circuit switching compared
to packet switching.

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10. At a large data processing company, the server handles incoming data packets
from multiple clients across different geographical locations. Each packet under-
goes several stages of processing and transmission within the company’s network
infrastructure.

• When a packet arrives at the server, it undergoes processing to verify the


client’s credentials and decrypt any encrypted data. This process takes ap-
proximately 4 milliseconds per packet.
• After processing, packets are placed in a queue awaiting their turn for trans-
mission. Due to varying levels of incoming traffic and server load, packets may
experience an average queueing delay of 6 milliseconds.
• Once a packet reaches the front of the queue, it is transmitted over the com-
pany’s internal network. This transmission delay averages around 8 millisec-
onds per packet, depending on the packet size and network congestion.
• As packets travel through the network cables and routers, they experience a
propagation delay of approximately 2 milliseconds due to the physical distance
between different network components.

Calculate the total end-to-end delay experienced by a data packet as it passes


through the server’s processing system.

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