CAB0212

COMPUTER NETWORKS
Two Marks
Unit - 1
1. What is a network?
• Network is a group of devices that can communicate with each other over links.
• Network is a connection between two or more devices.
2. List the uses of network.
i)Business Application ii)Home Application iii) Mobile Users iv) E Mail
3. Define: internet.
• A network of networks or connection between two or more networks is also known as
internet. (or) The internet is a global network of interconnected computers and computer
networks.
4. List the types of network.
LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN and VPN
5. What are the three criteria necessary for an effective and efficient network?
Performance, Reliability, Security
6. List the advantages of using fiber-optic cable in communication network.
• Long distance transmission
• Large information capacity
• Small size and low weight
• Immunity to electrical interference
• Enhanced safety
• Increased signal security
Unit - 2
1. Explain the use of error control.
Error control in networking refers to the mechanisms and techniques used to detect and correct errors that
may occur during data transmission. Its primary purpose is to ensure the reliability and integrity of data as
it travels across a network.
2. Define: Fast Ethernet.
• 100 Mbps transmission rate
• Same frame format, media access, and collision detection rules as 10 Mbps Ethernet and it
can combine 10 Mbps Ethernet and Fast Ethernet on same network using a switch.
3. Name the types of error detection.
LRC, VRC, CRC and Checksum
4. Explain the bridge.
A bridge is a network device that operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. It connects
and filters traffic between two or more network segments, effectively creating a single logical network.
5. Illustrate the responsibilities of data link layer.
a) Framing b) Physical addressing c) Flow control d) Error control
e) Access control
6. State three Types of Internetworking.
Internet, Intranet, Extranet.
Unit – 3
1. List the duties of network layer.
Internet working, Addressing, Routing, Packetizing and fragmenting
2. Name the types of switching.
Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
3. What is an IP address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected
to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
4. Recall: sub netting.
Subnetting is the practice of dividing an IP network into smaller subnet works or subnets. It is
used to improve network efficiency, security, and organization by allocating IP addresses more
effectively within an organization.
Unit – 4
1. Summarize the purpose of sockets. (or) Recall Sockets.
Sockets are used in network programming to establish communication links between applications or
processes running on different devices in a network. They provide an API for network communication,
allowing data to be sent and received over a network, including the internet.
2. Give any four services of Transport Layer.
• Data segmentation and reassembly
• End-to-end error detection and correction
• Flow control
• Multiplexing and demultiplexing
3. List the duties of transport layer.
 Segmentation and Reassembly, Error Detection and Correction, flow control and Multiplexing
and Demultiplexing
4. What are the methods used to Detect & Control the Congestions?
Warning bit, Choke packets and Load shedding
Unit – 5
1. Expand POP and IMAP.
POP: Post Office Protocol
IMAP: Internet Message Access Protocol
2. Name the types of threats.
• Malware, Phishing, Denial of Service (DoS) and Data breaches
• Physical Threats and Non physical Threats
3. Give the names of components in Email system.
Mail server, DNS and mail box
4. Compare POP and IMAP.
POP (Post Office Protocol):
o Downloads emails from the server to the client device, and typically, emails are stored
locally, and changes on the client don't affect the server.
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol):
o Keeps emails on the server and synchronizes them with client devices and it Allows for
folder and message management on the server, reflecting changes across all devices.
Six Marks
Unit - 1
1. Explain about the types of networks.
2. Describe in detail about the Transmission mode.
3. Discuss in detail about Characteristics of Communication Model.
4. State the advantages and disadvantages of tree topology.
Unit - 2
1. Illustrate the flow control.
2. Discuss about cyclic redundancy check.
3. What is an error? Explain the types of errors?
4. Discuss the flow control mechanism
a) Stop and wait
b) Sliding window
 Unit - 3
1. Demonstrate the types of IP addresses.
2. Develop the routing table distribution using distance vector routing algorithm.
3. Identify the differences between IPv4 and IPv6.
4. Distinguish the multicasting and broadcasting.
Unit - 4
1. Narrate the concept of Multiplexing.
2. Demonstrate the leaky bucket algorithm.
3. Explain about Quality of service.
4. Explain about Congestion control.
Unit - 5
1. Classify the components of WWW.
2. Demonstrate the types of cryptography.
3. Explain the functions of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in detail.
4. Narrate the concept of SMTP Protocol with diagram.
TEN MARKS
Unit - 1
1. Illustrate the OSI reference model with neat diagram.
2. Classify the types of unguided media in network.
3. Discuss about the guided media in network.
4. Classify the types of topology in networks.
Unit - 2
1. Describe the HAMMING CODE error correction and detection method with an example.
2. Explain in detail the error detection
a) Simple Parity check
b) Two-dimensional Parity check
3. Apply vertical redundancy check and longitudinal redundancy check in the word “CUTE” and
explain the error detection.
4. Analyze the key differences and similarities between IEEE 802.4 and IEEE 802.11.
Unit - 3
1. Briefly Explain the following routing methods
a) Unicast routing
 b) Broadcast routing
c) Multicast Routing

2. What is the function of router? Write the sort notes on following.

a) Wired router
b) Wireless router
c) Virtual router
3. Describe in details about packet switching.
4. Explain about link state routing.
Unit - 4
1. Explain about User Datagram Protocol.
2. Summarize the Transmission Control Protocol.
3. Illustrate in detail about UDP header format with neat sketch.
4. Demonstrate the multiplexing and demultiplexing technique with a neat diagram.
Unit - 5
1. Illustrate the Structure of domain name system.
2. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
3. Briefly explain the basic Principles of Cryptography.
4. Illustrate the Architecture of world wide web with a suitable diagram.