JAYAWANT SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL’s

Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Govt. of Maharashtra, Affiliated to MSBTE Mumbai)
Gat No. 720 (1&2), Wagholi, Pune-Nagar Road, Pune-412207)
Phone: 020 – 65335100 Tele fax: - + 91-020-65335100
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jspm.edu.in

Computer Engineering Department

Academic Year 2021-22
PIP Questions on Chapter 4
Course: DCC Course Code: 22414 Semester: IV
Que. Bloom’s Marks Assignment Questions Relevance
No. Level to CO
1 1,2 2 State different types of Network topologies.

2 2,4 4 Describe different connecting devices used in computer network.

3 2 4 Describe wireless infrastructure components in detail.

4 2 2 Compare Router and Repeater.

5 4 4 With suitable diagram describe (i) STAR Topology (ii) RING Topology
COI403.4

6 4 4 Draw and describe architecture for network using tree topology for an office in 3-storeys
building.

7 2 4 Design suitable network layout for an organization with five department

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 JAYAWANT SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL’s

Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Govt. of Maharashtra, Affiliated to MSBTE Mumbai)
Gat No. 720 (1&2), Wagholi, Pune-Nagar Road, Pune-412207)
Phone: 020 – 65335100 Tele fax: - + 91-020-65335100
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jspm.edu.in

Computer Engineering Department

Academic Year 2021-22
PIP Chapter 4 Solution
Course: DCC Course Code: 22414 Semester: IV

Que. Bloom’s Relevance

Marks Assignment Questions
No. Level to CO
1 1, 2 2 State different types of Network topologies.

Marking Scheme Mention of all Topologies- 2M

1. Mesh Topology
2. Star Topology COI403.4
Answer
3. Bus Topology
4. Ring Topology
5. Hybrid Topology
2 2,4 4 Describe different connecting devices used in computer network.
Marking Scheme Any 4 devices.1 M each
Answer
Network Connecting devices are:
1. Repeater
2. Hub
3. Switch
4. Bridge
5. Router
6. Gateway
7. Modem

Repeater:

● It is used to take the distorted, weak and corrupt input signal and regenerate this signal at
its output.

● It ensures that the signals are not distorted or weak before it reaches the destination.

● It recreates the bit pattern of the signal, and puts this regenerated signal back on to the
transmission medium

● It works in the physical layer with no intelligent function.

Hub:

● It is also known as multiport repeater.

● It is normally used for connecting stations in a physical star topology.

● It is the broadcasting device.

● It sends packets to all nodes in the network.

Switch:
● It is used to connect multiple computers in which it can direct a transmission toits specific
destination. (Unicast the signals).
● It is a unicasting device.

● It avoids unnecessary network traffic.

● It operates in both the physical and the data link layer.

Bridge:

● It is a device which connects two or more segment of a network.

● A bridge filters data traffic at a network boundary.

● Bridges reduces the amount of traffic on a LAN by dividing it into two segments.

● It inspects incoming traffic and decides whether to forward or discard it.

● It sends packets between two networks of same type.

● A bridge operates in both the physical and the data link layer.

Gateway:

● It is a node in a computer network, a key stopping point for data on its way to or from
other networks.

● Gateway is protocol converter.

● Gateway enables communication between different network architecture and

environments.

● It works at all layers of OSI model.

Router:
 ● It is a device that helps in determining the best and shortest path out of the available paths,
for a particular transmission.

● Routers use logical and physical addressing to connect two or more logically separate
networks.

● Router read complex network address in packet and efficiently directs packets from one
network to another, reducing excessive traffic.

● It works at Physical, Data-Link and Network Layer of OSI model

● It Connect dissimilar networks.

Modem:

● Modem works as modulator as well as demodulator.

● It is the device used to converts digital signals generated by the computer into analog
signals which can be transmitted over a telephone or cable line transforms incoming analog
signals into their digital equivalents.
A two way communication is established.
3 2 4 Describe wireless infrastructure components in detail.
Marking Scheme 4 components- 1M each
Answer
Wireless Network Infrastructures
The infrastructure of a wireless network interconnects wireless users and end systems. The
infrastructure might consist of base stations, access controllers, application connectivity software,
and a distribution system. These components enhance wireless communications and fulfill
important functions necessary for specific applications.
1. Base Stations
The base station is a common infrastructure component that interfaces the wireless
communications signals traveling through the air medium to a wired network? Often referred to
as a distribution system. Therefore, a base station enables users to access a wide range of
network services, such as web browsing, e-mail access, and database applications. A base station
often contains a wireless NIC that implements the same technology in operation by the user's
wireless NIC.
Residential gateways and routers are more advanced forms of base stations that enable additional
network functions.
As show in Figure a base station might support point-to-point or point-to- multipoint
communications.

Base Stations Support Different Configurations

Access Controllers
In the absence of adequate security, quality of service (QoS), and roaming mechanisms in
wireless network standards, companies offer access-control solutions to strengthen wireless
 systems. The key component to these solutions is an access controller, which is typically
hardware that resides on the wired portion of the network between the access points and the
protected side of the network. Access controllers provide centralized intelligence behind the
access points to regulate traffic between the open wireless network and important resources. In
some cases, the access point contains the access control function.
Application Connectivity Software
Web surfing and e-mail generally perform well over wireless networks. All it takes is a browser
and e-mail software on the client device. Users might lose a wireless connection from time to
time, but the protocols in use for these relatively simple applications are resilient under most
conditions.
Special application connectivity software is necessary as an interface between a user's computer
device and the end system hosting the application's software or database.

Distribution System
A wireless network is seldom entirely free of wires. The distribution system, which often
includes wiring, is generally necessary to tie together the access points, access controllers, and
servers. In most cases, the common Ethernet
comprises the distribution system.
4 2 2 Compare Router and Repeater.
Marking Scheme any 2 points 1 M each
 Rout Repeat
er er
A router is a device like a Repeater regenerates the
switch that routes data signal over the same
packets based on their IP network before the signal
addresses. becomes too weak or
corrupted so as to extend
the length to which the
signal
can be transmitted over
the same network.
Answer Router is mainly a A repeater operates at
Network Layer device. the physical layer.

5 2 4 With suitable diagram describe Star topology, Ring topology

Marking Scheme 2M star topology- 1M for diagram and 1 mark for description ,

2M ring topology- 1 M for diagram and 1 Mark for description

Answer
(i) STAR Topology (ii) RING Topology

Star topology is a network topology where each individual piece of a network is attached to a
central node (often called a hub or switch). The attachment of these
network pieces to the central component is visually represented in a form similar to
a star.
The hub and hosts, and the transmission lines between them, form a graph with
the topology of a star. Data on a star network passes through the hub before
continuing to its destination. The hub manages and controls all functions of the
network. It also acts as a repeater for the data flow.

Fig a: Star topology

The star network is one of the most common computer network topologies.

(ii)RING Topology
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two
other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a
ring.
Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every
packet.

Fig b: Ring Topology

Ring topology refers to a specific kind of network setup in which
devices are connected in a ring and pass information to or from each
other according to their adjacent proximity in the ring structure.
This type of topology is highly efficient and handles heavier loads
better than bus topology.
 Draw and describe architecture for network using tree topology for an office in 3-storeys
6 4 4 building.

Marking Scheme Explain 1M,Diagram 3M

A tree topology is a special type of structure in which many connected elements are arranged like
the branches of a tree
Here in the diagram the main switch is connected with three separate switches. For each floor
separate switch is connected with multiple terminals.

Answer

7 2 4 Design suitable network layout for an organization with five department

Marking Scheme (Correct dia 4M) Consider any suitable diagram
Answer