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Mca Data Communications Model Questions 2013

The document is a model question paper for the third semester MCA degree examination in Data Communications from Mahatma Gandhi University. It contains two parts - Part A contains 12 multiple choice questions worth 3 marks each (total 30 marks) related to topics like signal properties, line coding, sampling theorem, bit rate, multiplexing, transmission methods. Part B contains 5 long answer questions worth 9 marks each (total 45 marks) related to transmission impairments, encoding methods, frequency division multiplexing, virtual circuits, transmission technologies like ADSL and mobile systems.

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Mca Data Communications Model Questions 2013

The document is a model question paper for the third semester MCA degree examination in Data Communications from Mahatma Gandhi University. It contains two parts - Part A contains 12 multiple choice questions worth 3 marks each (total 30 marks) related to topics like signal properties, line coding, sampling theorem, bit rate, multiplexing, transmission methods. Part B contains 5 long answer questions worth 9 marks each (total 45 marks) related to transmission impairments, encoding methods, frequency division multiplexing, virtual circuits, transmission technologies like ADSL and mobile systems.

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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY MCA DEGREE EXAMINATION MODEL QUESTION PAPER (2011 Revised Syllabi) Third Semester

MCA305 DATA COMMUNICATIONS


Time : Three hours Part A Answer any ten questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Maximum : 75 Marks

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Define the terms frequency and period of a signal. Compare analog and digital transmission. A periodic signal is decomposed into five sine waves with frequencies 100, 200, 300, 400, 800 Hz what is the bandwidth? Define line coding? What are its characteristics? Consider the following lists stream: 110011000101 . Encode the above bit stream using. a) NRZ L b) NRZ I

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Define sampling theorem. Define the terms bit rate and band rate. Give the relation between them? Explain the terms multiplexing and demultiplexing. Compare parallel transmission and serial transmission. Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching. What is hand off? Explain frequency Reuse principle? (10 x 3 = 30 marks) Part B All questions carry equal marks.

13. a) Explain the different transmission impairments that affect data communications OR b) Explain characteristics of micro waves and its applications in detail. 14. a) Differentiate between Manchester and differential Manchester encoding methods with relevant wave forms. OR b) Explain various steps in pulse code modulation. 15. a) With a neat diagram, explain FDM with respect to multiplexing and demultiplexing, and mention its applications. OR b) Explain ASK, PSK, and QAM in detail. 16. a) What are virtual circuit networks? Explain the characteristics of virtual circuit networks.

OR b) Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching. 17. a) Explain ADSL technology in detail. OR b) Present a tutorial on second generation mobile systems. (5 X 9 = 45 marks)

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