503443-4 Computer Networks
Assignment (2)
Chapter 3: Physical layer & Chapter 2: Data link layer
Question 1: Chose the correct answer
1) ………….. achieve a higher data rate for longer-distance applications
(Twisted-Pair Links , Coaxial cables)
2) The path loss …………….. with higher frequencies.
(increase , decrease)
3) For wireless channels, the achievable data rate is ……………. than the one
suggested by Shannon's formula
(higher , lower)
4) A problem with ……………… methods is that a polarity error.
(NRZ Inverted , natural and polar NRZ coding)
5) …………….. is device used to provide connections among multiple users and
to connect several pieces of a LAN.
(Repeater, Hub, Bridge)
6) …………. checks the physical address of any destination user
(Repeater, Hub, Bridge)
7) Increasing the window size for sliding-window flow control……………the
link efficiency.
(increase , decrease)
8) The problem of………. methods is the existence of low frequency components.
(NRZ coding, Manchester)
9) ………..…………. has no DC component
(natural NRZ , polar NRZ)
10) Error propagation occurs in ………….
(natural NRZ , NRZ inverted)
11) ………………………. Isolate traffic between two LANs
(router, bridge)
Question 2: Complete the following sentences
1) The frequency range of Twisted-Pair Links is approximately 0 to ………. MHz.
2) The bandwidth of coaxial cables is approximately …………… MHz.
3) Optical fiber is superior to coaxial cables mainly because of their …………….
bandwidths, ……………… weights, ……………. signal attenuation, and
……………. impact by external interferences.
4) The average transmitted power in natural NRZ is ……………..
and creates an average DC voltage = ………………….
5) In Manchester encoding method the frequency bandwidth is …………. … that
of NRZ methods.
6) The shift in the frequency of the transmitted signal caused by the relative
velocity is called ………………….
7) A great feature of the ……….…… line encoding is that it is self-clocking.
8) In ………..…. fading the received signal power fluctuates rapidly with time and
slightly with distances.
9) The variation of the received signal power due to obstructions is called
…………. fading.
10) …………… is a coupling action between two active links. Coupling can be
electrical, or electromagnetic
11) ……………….is a timing irregularity that shows up at the rises and falls of
a signal, causing errors.
12) Bit attenuation can be eliminated with the use of ……………
13) In shadow fading the received signal power fluctuates……….. …. with
distance.
14) The variation in the received signal power because of shadow fading follows
a …………… distribution.
15) …………… noise is continuous and is dependent on the temperature of the
medium.
16) A MAC address is as wide as …………. bytes and is permanently stored in
…………………….
Question 3:
a) Assume that 1011101 as a block of data (D) is going to be transmitted using the
CRC error-checking method. Suppose that the common value of the generator,
G, is 10011.
i) Produce the final value that the transmitter sends on the link (D, CRC).
ii) Show the detail of the error-detection process at the receiver.
b) Assume that 1010001101 as a block of data (D) is going to be transmitted
using the CRC error-checking method. Suppose that the common value of the
generator, G, is 110101.
i. Produce the final value that the transmitter sends on the link (D, CRC).
ii. Show the detail of the error-detection process at the receiver.
c) Compute the probability of catching error bursts through CRC process when the
highest power of the generator polynomial is g= 16, and the error burst length n
= 18 bits.
d) Assume that the length of transsmited frame L=8 kbits, the data rate r =8Mbps;
the length of transmission line d=10Km, and speed of transmission υ = 1.5 x 10 8
m/s. Compute the link efficiency for:
Stop and Wait Flow-control
Sliding Window Flow-control with window size ω=6 frames.
e) Draw NRZ-inverted and Manchester line encoded signal for the binary
sequence 1011 0100 11.
Question 4:
1) Sketch the variation of received signal power with distance which show the flat
fading, path loss, and shadow fading.
2) What are the functions of bridge?
3) What are the two types Layer 3 switches (routers)?
4) Briefly explain the Stop-and-Wait Flow Control.
5) Drive an expression for the link efficiency for Sliding-Window Flow Control.
