Assignment - DCA6204 - Set 1 & 2 - March'24
Assignment - DCA6204 - Set 1 & 2 - March'24
INTERNAL ASSIGNMENT
CREDITS 4
NUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS & 02
MARKS 30 Marks Each
Learners are instructed to download the IA Question Paper, prepare the answers (Soft Copy), and
submit them through Learning Management System (LMS) Portal
The last IA assignment submission date (Set-1 & Set-2 in a single file) is reflected in LMS only.
This is the last date, and no further extension will be considered.
Assignment submissions are accepted only in .pdf format.
Assignments must be typed and formatted as per the following specifications:
o Page Margin – 1 inch on all sides
o Page Orientation – Portrait
o Page Size – A4
o Font Family - Times New Roman
o Font size - 12
o Alignment - Justified.
The total page limit shall not exceed 12 pages.
Answers for 10-mark questions should be approximately 400-500 words and not more than 200-
250 words for 5-mark questions.
The average of both assignments’ marks scored by the learner will be considered Internal Assessment
Marks.
Only ONE submission is allowed per assignment.
Please restrict the assignment document size to <2 MB. Avoid inserting images of very high resolution
into the document to remain within the size limit. The assignment response document should NOT
contain color images or highlighting of text content.
Upon successfully submitting IA in LMS, learners can verify the document submitted against each
course using the preview tab. If the file submitted has been corrupted or the wrong document
submitted, it will not be considered for evaluation.
If the learner resubmits the assignment, it is permissible only on or before the cut-off date, and the last
submission will be considered for evaluation purposes.
SET-I
Q. No Questions Marks Total Marks
a.Compare and contrast the OSI model with the TCP/IP
reference model, highlighting their similarities and differences 5
in terms of layering and functionality.
1. + 10
b.Discuss the differences between Ethernet and Token Ring
LAN technologies, focusing on their architectures and access
methods
5
a.Explain the concept of Multiplexing. How does Wavelength
Division Multiplexing (WDM) differ from Frequency 5
Division Multiplexing (FDM)?
2. + 10
b.Explain in detail the different types of network topology
used in computer networks. 5
a.Explain the Internet Protocol (IP) and Transmission Control 5
Protocol (TCP)
3. + 10
b.Explain the operation of Circuit Switching and Packet
Switching. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each 5
SET-II
Q. No Questions Marks Total Marks
a. Describe the operation of BGP in inter-domain routing.
How does BGP differ from intra-domain routing protocols
like OSPF and RIP? 5