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The document outlines key concepts in computer networks, including network categories (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN), the differences between TCP and IP, and the significance of Mobile IP. It also covers error detection and correction methods, data link layer protocols, and the distinctions between IPv4 and IPv6. Additionally, it discusses the OSI model, domain name system, and various network architectures.

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Computer Networks QnA

The document outlines key concepts in computer networks, including network categories (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN), the differences between TCP and IP, and the significance of Mobile IP. It also covers error detection and correction methods, data link layer protocols, and the distinctions between IPv4 and IPv6. Additionally, it discusses the OSI model, domain name system, and various network architectures.

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Computer Networks: Questions and Answers

PART A

1. What are the categories of networks?

Networks are categorized based on their size, geographical spread, and purpose:

- LAN (Local Area Network)

- WAN (Wide Area Network)

- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

- PAN (Personal Area Network)

2. Differentiate between TCP and IP:

- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Ensures reliable data transmission.

- IP (Internet Protocol): Handles addressing and routing data packets.

3. What is polling?

Polling is a technique where a central controller checks each device for data.

4. What is the significance of Mobile IP?

Mobile IP allows seamless communication while moving across networks.

5. What is the purpose of unicast routing?

Unicast routing ensures data is sent from one source to one specific destination.

6. Mention any two email protocols.

- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): Sending emails.

- IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): Managing emails.

PART B

7. Explain about error detection and correction.

Error detection identifies errors in data; correction fixes them:

- Parity Checking, Checksum, CRC, Hamming Code.

8. Discuss in detail about data link layer protocols.


Handles framing, error control, flow control. Examples: Ethernet, PPP, HDLC.

9. Explain FDMA and TDMA.

- FDMA: Divides bandwidth into frequency channels.

- TDMA: Allocates time slots to users.

10. Differentiate between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

- IPv4: 32-bit address; limited space.

- IPv6: 128-bit address; large space.

11. Discuss the design issues of data link layer.

- Framing, Error Control, Flow Control, Medium Access Control.

12. Write a note on Domain Name System (DNS) and Quality of Service (QoS).

- DNS: Translates domain names to IP addresses.

- QoS: Ensures performance levels for real-time applications.

Long-Answer Questions

13. Describe the OSI/ISO reference model with a diagram.

7 Layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application.

14. Explain FDMA and TDMA.

Refer to Question 9 for details.

15. Explain pure ALOHA and PPP.

- Pure ALOHA: Devices transmit when ready.

- PPP: Direct connection between two nodes.

16. Illustrate the working of Mobile IP.

Maintains consistent IP across networks; components: Home Agent, Foreign Agent, Mobile Node.

17. Explain the distance vector routing algorithm.

Uses Bellman-Ford algorithm; shares tables between neighbors.

18. Explain network application architecture.

- Client-Server, Peer-to-Peer, Service-Oriented Architecture.

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