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This document is a model question paper for a fourth semester data communications exam with 5 modules. It contains 10 total questions, with students required to answer 5 questions by choosing at least 1 from each module. The questions cover topics like data communication fundamentals, signal transmission methods, multiplexing, error detection, networking protocols, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN standards. Students are asked to define terms, explain concepts, perform calculations, and compare different techniques within data communications.

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18 Cs 462

This document is a model question paper for a fourth semester data communications exam with 5 modules. It contains 10 total questions, with students required to answer 5 questions by choosing at least 1 from each module. The questions cover topics like data communication fundamentals, signal transmission methods, multiplexing, error detection, networking protocols, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN standards. Students are asked to define terms, explain concepts, perform calculations, and compare different techniques within data communications.

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18CS46

Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)

USN :

Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Data Communication
Time: 03 Hrs Max. Marks:100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE

Module – 1

1. a) What is Data Communication? With a neat diagram, explain the three basic
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topologies.
b) List out the functionalities of physical layer, data link layer, network layer and
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Application layer. Explain in brief.
c) Explain the different characteristics of periodic analog signal. 6

2. a) Define Nyquist bit rate and Shannon capacity.What are the propagation time and the
transmission time for a 2.5-kbyte message (an e-mail) if the bandwidth of the network
is 1 Gbps? Assume that the distance between the sender and the receiver is 12,000 km 6
and that light travels at 2.4 × 10^8 m/s

b) What is noiseless channel?.Find out the maximum bit rate in noiseless channel with
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a bandwidth of 3000 Hz transmitting a signal with two signal levels.
c) Explain the different causes for transmission impairement during signal
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transmission through media

Module – 2

3. a) Explain PCM and Quantization process with steps and examples. 10


b) With the help of a neat diagram, explain the ASK, FSK and PSK. Discuss the
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bandwidth requirement in each case.

4. a) Explain Digital signal Transmission methods. 6

b) Distinguish between low pass channel and band pass channel 6


c) What is line coding? Represent the sequence “01001110” using NRZ-I, Manchester, 8
differential Manchester and RZ coding schemes
Module – 3

5. a) What is Multiplexing? Define Synchronous TDM with data rate management strategies. 8
b) Four 1-kbps connections are multiplexed together. A unit is 1 bit. Find (a) the duration
of 1 bit before multiplexing, (b) the transmission rate of the link, (c) the duration of a 4
time slot (d) the duration of a frame.
c) What is spread spectrum? Explain direct sequence spread spectrum with an example. 8
OR
6. a) Define cyclic code. Find the codeword c(x), using CRC for the information 1101 with
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generator 1100.
b) With an example explain the computation of internet checksum. List the steps
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undertaken by the sender and receiver for error detection.
c) Define switching? Compare and contrast circuit switched network and packet switched
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network.
Module – 4

7. a) Describe the need for bit stuffing with an example. 4


b) Illustrate the working of CDMA with suitable example. 8
c) Explain the three persistence methods of CSMA. A network using CSMA/CD has a
bandwidth of 10 Mbps. If the maximum propagation time (including the delays in the
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devices and ignoring the time needed to send a jamming signal) is 25.6 μs, calculate the
minimum size of the frame?
OR
8. a) Find the class of the following classful IP addresses:
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a. 130.34.54.12 b. 200.34.2.1 c. 245.34.2.8 d. 110.11.5.88
b) Combine the following three blocks of addresses into a single block:
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a. 16.27.24.0/26 b. 16.27.24.64/26 c. 16.27.24.128/25
c) Explain the functionalities of below protocols:
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a. PPP b. ARP c. NAT d. DHCP e. ALOHA

Module – 5

9 a) Describe the frame format of standard Ethernet. 6


b) Define Bluetooth and explain the architecture of Bluetooth 6
c) Describe the MAC layers in IEEE 802.11 standard. 8
OR
10 a) Explain the operation of cellular telephony. 6
b) Explain Hidden and Exposed Station problems in IEEE 802.11 8
c) With a neat sketch, explain BSS and ESS 6

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