Assignment #1
Chapter – 1 Exercise
Computer Communication and Networks (CEN222)
Name: Muhammad Zaryab
Enrollment #: 01-135222-070
Class: BS IT 5-B
Instructor: Dr. Arshad Farhad
Review Questions
1. Q1. Identify the five components of a data communications system.
Message, Sender, Receiver, Transmission Medium, Protocol
2. Q2. What are the advantages of distributed processing?
Resource sharing, Reliability, Faster problem-solving, Security, Better performance
3. Q3. What are the three criteria necessary for an effective and efficient network?
Performance, Reliability, Security
4. Q4. What are the advantages of a multipoint connection over a point-to-point
connection?
Less cabling, easier expansion, more cost-effective
5. Q5. What are the two types of line configuration?
Point-to-Point and Multipoint
6. Q6. Categorize the four basic topologies in terms of line configuration.
Mesh: Point-to-Point; Star: Point-to-Point; Bus: Multipoint; Ring: Point-to-Point
7. Q7. What is the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex transmission modes?
Half-duplex allows transmission in both directions but not simultaneously. Full-duplex
allows simultaneous transmission.
8. Q8. Name the four basic network topologies, and cite an advantage of each type.
Mesh: High reliability; Star: Easy fault detection; Bus: Cost-effective; Ring: Predictable
performance
9. Q9. For n devices in a network, what is the number of cable links required for a
mesh, ring, bus, and star topology?
Mesh: n(n - 1)/2; Ring: n; Bus: One backbone; Star: n
10. Q10. What are some of the factors that determine whether a communication system
is a LAN or WAN?
Geographical area, Ownership, Data rate, Transmission medium
11. Q11. What is an internet? What is the Internet?
internet (small i): interconnected networks using TCP/IP; Internet (capital I): the global
network
12. Q12. Why are protocols needed?
To ensure successful and standardized communication between devices
13. Q13. Why are standards needed?
To ensure compatibility and interoperability among devices and technologies
Exercises
14. Q16. Assume six devices are arranged in a mesh topology. How many cables are
needed? How many ports are needed for each device?
Cables: 15, Ports per device: 5
15. Q17. Consequences if a connection fails:
a. Mesh: No effect; alternate paths
b. Star: One device loses connection; others unaffected
c. Bus: Entire network may fail
d. Ring: Network affected if unidirectional
16. Q18. You have two computers connected by an Ethernet hub at home. Is this a LAN,
MAN, or WAN?
LAN
17. Q19. In the ring topology, what happens if one station is unplugged?
The entire network may fail (if unidirectional ring)
18. Q20. In the bus topology, what happens if one station is unplugged?
Only that station is affected; backbone failure disrupts the whole network
19. Q21. Draw a hybrid topology with a star backbone and three ring networks.
(Diagram to be added)
20. Q22. Draw a hybrid topology with a ring backbone and two bus networks.
(Diagram to be added)
21. Q23. Internet application sensitivity to delay:
Surfing the Internet > Sending an e-mail > Copying a file
22. Q24. Is a local telephone call point-to-point or multipoint?
Point-to-Point
23. Q25. Compare telephone and Internet networks.
Similarities: Both connect users; use switches/routers
Differences: Telephone - circuit-switched, Internet - packet-switched
