Cst303 Computer Networks, December 2023
Cst303 Computer Networks, December 2023
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PART A
(Answer all questions; each question carries 3 marks) Marks
a
I Differentiate between connection-oriented and connection-less services. J
4 Assuming even parity, find the parity bit for each of the following data: J
8 List the IP address ranges and subnet masks of class A, class B and class C. J
PART B
(Answer onefall questionfrom each module, each question carries 14 marks)
Module -1
II a) Write the functions of data link and network layer of OSI reference model. 4
b) Explain the various physical topologies lvith neat sketches. . l0
12 a) How computer networks are categorized based on scale? Explain the features of 8
each network.
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b) A bit streqm l00llt0l is transmitted using the CRC method. The generator 7
l6 a) Explain how routing is performed using link state algorithm. Illustrate with an l0
example.
b) Write notes on load shedding.
Module -4
t7 a) Illustrate subnetting with an example. 7
l8 a) Describe the features of BGP. How does BGP avoid count to infinity problem? 9
Module -5
l9 a) How does FTP handle file transfer operation? 6
b) What is the significance of SNMP? Describe its components. I
20 a) Three-way handshake procedure is used to establish a connection in TCP rather 7
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