Unit 2: Computer Network

CBSE SYLLABUS –

Computer Networks

1. Evolution of Networking
o Introduction to Computer Networks
o Evolution of Networking (ARPANET, NSFNET, INTERNET)
2. Data Communication Terminologies
o Concept of Communication
o Components of Data Communication (Sender, Receiver, Message,
Communication Media, Protocols)
o Measuring Capacity of Communication Media (Bandwidth, Data Transfer
Rate)
o IP Address
o Switching Techniques (Circuit Switching, Packet Switching)
3. Transmission Media
o Wired Communication Media: Twisted Pair Cable, Co-axial Cable, Fiber-
optic Cable
o Wireless Communication Media: Radio Waves, Micro Waves, Infrared
Waves
4. Network Devices
o Modem, Ethernet Card, RJ45, Repeater, Hub, Switch, Router, Gateway, Wi-Fi
Card
5. Network Topologies and Network Types
o Types of Networks: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
o Networking Topologies: Bus, Star, Tree
6. Network Protocols
o HTTP, FTP, PPP, SMTP, TCP/IP, POP3, HTTPS, TELNET, VoIP
7. Introduction to Web Services
o World Wide Web (WWW)
o Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
o Extensible Markup Language (XML)
o Domain Names
o URL
o Website, Web Browser, Web Servers, Web Hosting

1. Evolution of Networking
 Computer Networks: A system that allows multiple computers to communicate and
share resources.
 Evolution of Networking:
o ARPANET (1969): First network developed by the US Department of
Defense.
o NSFNET (1986): Replaced ARPANET, connecting universities and research
institutes.

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 o Internet (1990s-Present): A global network providing services like email,
web browsing, and cloud computing.

2. Data Communication Terminologies

 Communication Components:

o Sender: Device sending data (computer, smartphone).

o Receiver: Device receiving data (server, another computer).
o Message: Data being transmitted.
o Communication Media: Medium used for transmission (wired or wireless).
o Protocols: Rules governing communication (TCP/IP, HTTP).
 Measuring Transmission Capacity:

o Bandwidth: Maximum data transfer capacity (bps, Mbps, Gbps).

o Data Transfer Rate: Actual speed of data transmission.
 IP Address:

o IPv4: 32-bit address (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

o IPv6: 128-bit address (e.g., 2001:db8::ff00:42:8329).
 Switching Techniques:

Technique Description
Circuit Dedicated path between sender and receiver (e.g., Telephone
Switching network).
Packet Data divided into packets and sent independently (e.g.,
Switching Internet).

3. Transmission Media
 Wired Media:

Type Description
Twisted Pair Cable Used in telephone lines and LANs.
Co-axial Cable Used in cable TV and broadband.
Fiber-optic Cable High-speed, long-distance communication.
 Wireless Media:

Type Description
Radio Waves Used in Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Microwaves Used in satellite and long-distance transmission.
Infrared Waves Used in remote controls.

4. Network Devices
Device Function
Modem Converts digital signals to analog and vice versa.
Ethernet Card Connects a computer to a network.
RJ45 Connector used in wired networks.
Repeater Amplifies weak signals.
Hub Broadcasts data to all devices in a network.

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 Device Function
Switch Directs data to a specific device.
Router Connects different networks, used in the internet.
Gateway Connects networks with different communication protocols.
Wi-Fi Card Enables wireless network connectivity.

5. Network Topologies and Types

 Types of Networks:

Type Coverage Example

PAN Small personal space Bluetooth devices.
LAN Within a building Office network.
MAN City-wide network Cable TV network.
WAN Global coverage Internet.
 Network Topologies:

Topology Description
Bus All devices connected to a single cable.
Star Devices connected to a central hub/switch.
Tree Hierarchical structure combining bus and star.

6. Network Protocols
Protocol Purpose
HTTP Web communication.
FTP File transfer.
PPP Dial-up networking.
SMTP Sending emails.
TCP/IP Internet communication.
POP3 Receiving emails.
HTTPS Secure web browsing.
TELNET Remote access.
VoIP Voice communication over the internet.

7. Introduction to Web Services

 WWW (World Wide Web): A system of interlinked web pages.
 HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language): Language used for creating web pages.
 XML (Extensible Markup Language): Used for data exchange.
 Domain Name: Human-readable address of a website (e.g., google.com).
 URL (Uniform Resource Locator): Complete web address (e.g.,
https://www.google.com).
 Website: A collection of web pages under one domain.
 Web Browser: Software for accessing web pages (Chrome, Firefox).
 Web Server: Stores and serves web pages (Apache, IIS).

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  Web Hosting: Storing a website on a server for online access.

QUESTION BANK
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
Two devices are in a network if
1. a process in one device is able to exchange information with a process in another device
2. a process is running on both devices
3. the processes running on different devices are of the same type
4. none of the mentioned
Answer: 1. a process in one device is able to exchange information with a process in
another device
Question 2
What is a standalone computer?
1. A computer that is not connected to a network
2. A computer that is being used as a server
3. A computer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
4. A computer that is used by only one person
Answer: 1. A computer that is not connected to a network
Question 3
Which of the following statements about a network is FALSE?
1. Resources such as printers can be shared
2. Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network
3. Files cannot be shared between users
4. Communication becomes easier with nodes
Answer: 3. Files cannot be shared between users
Question 4
Central Computer which is more powerful than other computers in the network is called
1. Client
2. Server
3. Hub
4. Switch
Question 5
What are some reasons behind using a network over stand-alone computers?
1. Increased security - user access to the network is controlled
2. Data transfer can be controlled
3. Sharing resources and devices
4. Centralization of data
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Question 6
Network in which every computer is capable of playing the role of a client, a server, or both
at the same time is called
1. Peer-to-peer network
2. Local area network
3. Dedicated server network
4. Wide area network
Question 7
What is a server in a computer network?
1. Someone who manages the network
2. The name for a large number of computer cables
3. A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage
4. A software running on one of the network computers

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Question 8
In a peer-to-peer network, each computer in a network is referred to as
1. Server
2. Client
3. Peer
4. Sender
Question 9
Which of these statements is/are TRUE about a LAN?
1. A LAN connects computers in a small area such as an office
2. A modem is needed to connect a computer to a LAN
3. A LAN consists of only one computer
4. A LAN can have a geographical area of up to 1 km
Question 10
Which of the following networks is LEAST likely to be a WAN?
1. The Internet
2. A school network
3. A network of ATMs
4. A network of lab computers of a testing lab
Question 11
Pick from the situations below where you would pick WLAN over a LAN
1. Devices to be linked are mobile devices like laptops and smartphones spread over a large
geographical area
2. Connecting devices keep moving from cities to countries
3. Devices to be linked are stationed within a small secluded place inside a city
4. Expenses to set up a network are limited
Question 12
Pick from the situations below where you would pick LAN over a WLAN
1. Devices to be linked are mobile devices like laptops and smartphones spread over a large
geographical area
2. Connecting devices keep moving from cities to countries
3. Devices to be linked are stationed within a small secluded place inside a city
4. Expenses to set up a network are limited
Question 13
Pick from the situations below where you would pick PAN over a WLAN
1. Devices to be linked are mobile devices like laptops and smartphones spread over a large
geographical area
2. Connecting devices are confined within a room
3. Connecting devices are within the range of the same WiFi
4. Expenses to set up a network are limited
Question 14
Which switching method offers a dedicated transmission channel?
1. Packet switching
2. Circuit switching
3. Message switching
4. None of these
Question 15
The packets in ............... are independently sent, meaning that they can take different paths
through the network to reach their intended destination.
1. Packet switching
2. Circuit switching
3. Message switching
4. None of these
Question 16
A local telephone network is an example of a ............... network.

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 1. Packet switched
2. Circuit switched
3. Message switched
4. All of these
Question 17
Which transmission media is capable of having a much higher bandwidth (data capacity)?
1. Coaxial
2. Twisted pair cable
3. Untwisted cable
4. Fibre optic
Question 18
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
1. Coaxial
2. Twisted pair cable
3. CAT cable
4. Fibre optic
Question 19
Which of these components is internal to a computer and is required to connect the computer
to a network?
1. Wireless Access Point
2. Network Interface card
3. Switch
4. Hub
Question 20
Which of the following is the fastest media of data transfer?
1. Coaxial Cable
2. Untwisted Wire
3. Telephone Lines
4. Fibre Optic
Question 21
What factors should be considered when selecting the appropriate cable for connecting a PC
to a network? (Choose two)
1. Type of system bus
2. Motherboard model
3. Distance of cable run
4. Speed of transmission
5. Computer manufacturer
Question 22
What are two advantages of using UTP cable in a networking environment? (Choose two)
1. Is stiffer than STP
2. Is less expensive than fiber
3. Is easier to install than coaxial
4. Provides longer distances than coaxial provides
5. Is less susceptible to outside noise sources than fiber is
Question 23
In fiber optics, the signal is ............... waves.
1. Light
2. Radio
3. Infrared
4. Very low frequency
Question 24
Which of the following is not a guided medium?
1. Twisted-pair cable
2. Coaxial cable

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 3. Fiber-optic cable
4. Radio-waves
Question 25
Radio-waves, microwaves, and infrared waves are types of
1. Wireless transmission
2. Guided transmission
3. Wired transmission
4. Unguided transmission
Question 26
Twisted-pair, Coaxial, and Fiber optic are types of
1. Wireless transmission
2. Guided transmission
3. Wired transmission
4. Unguided transmission
Question 27
What are two advantages of using fiber-optic cabling instead of UTP? (Choose two)
1. Lower cost
2. Easier to install
3. Allows longer distances
4. Less affected by external signals
5. Easier to terminate the cable ends
Question 28
This is a technical term that describes the layout of connections in a network.
1. Network Topology
2. Network server
3. Network Node
4. Switching technique
Question 29
Which network topology requires a central controller or hub?
1. Star
2. Bus
3. None
4. Tree
Question 30
Which topology requires a multipoint connection on a single cable?
1. Star
2. Bus
3. None
4. Tree

Question 31
Which of the following topologies contains a backbone cable running through the whole
length of the network?
1. Star
2. Bus
3. None
4. Tree
Question 32
Which of the following devices can be used at the centre of a star topology?
1. Router
2. Repeater
3. Modem
4. Hub

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Question 33
If a computer connected to a star topology fails, the entire network will ...............
1. also fail
2. work unaffectedly
3. only server will work
4. none of these
Question 34
A combination of bus and star topologies is called a ............... topology.
1. Combination
2. Hybrid
3. Mesh
4. Tree
Question 35
Internet is an example of ............... topology.
1. Star
2. Bus
3. Bustar
4. Bus
Question 36
Which type of network needs 'terminators' to function correctly?
1. Bus
2. Ring
3. Star
4. Mesh
Question 37
............... topology uses hubs or switches as a central point of connection:
1. Bus
2. Star
3. Ring
4. Mesh
Question 38
A device that forwards data packet from one network to another is called a
1. Bridge
2. Router
3. Hub
4. Gateway
Question 39
Hub is a
1. Broadcast device
2. Unicast device
3. Multicast device
4. None of the above
Question 40
Network device that regenerates and retransmits the whole signal is ............... .
1. Modem
2. Hub
3. Repeater
4. Bridge
Question 41
Network device which connects networks of similar types (same protocols).
1. Hub
2. Router
3. Bridge

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 4. Gateway
Question 42
Network device which connects dissimilar networks (different protocols).
1. Hub
2. Router
3. Bridge
4. Gateway
Question 43
Network device that sends the data over optimizing paths through connected hops is
............... .
1. Hub
2. Router
3. Bridge
4. Gateway
Question 44
MODEM is
1. Modulation Demodulation
2. Modulation Demanding
3. Modulator Demodulator
4. Model Demodulator
Question 45
Which device broadcasts any data to all devices on a network?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 46
Which device filters data packets and only sends to those that require the data?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 47
Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Modem
4. None of these
Question 48
Connects multiple computers together in a network; Shares data among all computers
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 49
The protocol suite that is the main communication protocol over the Internet:
1. HTTP
2. FTP
3. TCP/IP
4. PPP
Question 50
HTTP stands for:
1. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

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 2. Hyper Transmission Text Protocol
3. Having Terminal Transfer Protocol
4. Having Text Transfer Protocol
Question 51
IMAP stands for:
1. Internet Message Access Protocol
2. Internetwork Mapping Access Protocol
3. Internet Mapping Add Protocol
4. Internetwork Message Added Protocol
Question 52
IMAP protocol is usually used at:
1. Outlook program
2. Web-based email programs
3. Databases
4. Desktop applications
Question 53
The difference between IMAP and POP protocols:
1. IMAP allows downloading emails once the user accesses the email account, while
POP doesn't
2. POP allows downloading emails once the user accesses the email account, while
IMAP doesn't
3. Both protocols allow downloading
4. Both protocols don't allow downloading
Question 54
HTTPS is different than HTTP in that it:
1. Sends and receives messages in compressed form
2. Sends and receives messages in encrypted form
3. Sends and receives messages in decrypted form
4. Sends and receives messages in numeric form
Question 55
What does a network protocol mean?
1. Rules governing communication
2. Requests over a network
3. Services over a network
4. All of these
Question 56
Which protocol does this image symbolize?
1. IMAP
2. SMTP
3. FTP
4. HTTPS
Question 57
POP3 is a protocol used for ...............
1. Reading Protocols
2. Accessing emails
3. Downloading images from the server
4. Sending files over the Internet
Question 58
SMTP is used for
1. Adding addresses to emails
2. Connecting with the server
3. Sending emails from one server to another
4. Downloading emails

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Question 59
Which of the following is the odd one out? FTP, HTTP, IMAP, HTTPS
1. IMAP
2. FTP
3. HTTPS
4. HTTP
Question 60
IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for
1. Dividing the message into multiple packets
2. Assigning addresses to the packets
3. Rearranging the received packets
4. Asking for missing packets
Question 44
MODEM is
1. Modulation Demodulation
2. Modulation Demanding
3. Modulator Demodulator
4. Model Demodulator
Question 45
Which device broadcasts any data to all devices on a network?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 46
Which device filters data packets and only sends to those that require the data?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 47
Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Modem
4. None of these
Question 48
Connects multiple computers together in a network; Shares data among all computers
1. Router
2. Switch
3. Hub
4. Bridge
Question 49
The protocol suit that is the main communication protocol over the Internet:
1. HTTP
2. FTP
3. TCP/IP
4. PPP
Question 50
HTTP stands for:
1. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
2. Hyper Transmission Text Protocol
3. Having Terminal Transfer Protocol

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 4. Having Text Transfer Protocol
Question 51
IMAP stands for:
1. Internet Message Access Protocol
2. Internetwork Mapping Access Protocol
3. Internet Mapping Add Protocol
4. Internetwork Message Added Protocol
Question 52
IMAP protocol is usually used at:
1. Outlook program
2. Web-based email programs
3. Databases
4. Desktop applications
Question 53
The difference between IMAP and POP protocols:
1. IMAP allows downloading emails once the user accesses the email account while POP
doesn't
2. POP allows downloading emails once the user accesses the email account while IMAP
doesn't
3. Both protocols allow downloading
4. Both protocols don't allow downloading
Question 54
HTTPS is different than HTTP in that it:
1. Sends and receives messages in compressed form
2. Sends and receives messages in encrypted form
3. Sends and receives messages in decrypted form
4. Sends and receives messages in numeric form
Question 55
What does a network protocol mean?
1. Rules governing communication
2. Requests over a network
3. Services over a network
4. All of these
Question 56
Which protocol does this image symbolize?
1. IMAP
2. SMTP
3. FTP
4. HTTPS
Question 57
POP3 is a protocol used for:
1. Reading Protocols
2. Accessing emails
3. Downloading images from the server
4. Sending files over the Internet
Question 58
SMTP is used for:
1. Adding addresses to emails
2. Connecting with a server
3. Sending emails from one server to another
4. Downloading emails
Question 59
Which of the following is the odd one out? FTP, HTTP, IMAP, HTTPS

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 1. IMAP
2. FTP
3. HTTPS
4. HTTP
Question 60
IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for:
1. Dividing the message into multiple packets
2. Assigning addresses to the packets
3. Rearranging the received packets
4. Asking for missing packets
Question 61
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is not responsible for:
1. Dividing the message into multiple packets
2. Assigning addresses to the packets
3. Rearranging the received packets
4. Asking for missing packets
Question 62
Which protocol holds the email until you actually delete it?
1. POP3
2. IMAP
3. SMTP
4. FTP
Question 63
Which protocol holds the email only until you receive it?
1. SMTP
2. FTP
3. IMAP
4. POP3
Question 64
URL expands to:
1. Uniform Rate Line
2. Universal Resource Line
3. Universal Resource Locator
4. Uniform Resource Locator
Question 65
Which of the following protocols allows the use of HTML on the World Wide Web?
1. HTTP
2. PPP
3. FTP
4. POP
Question 66
Which of the following is not a mobile communication technology?
1. GPRS
2. GSM
3. 5G
4. HTTP
Question 67
GPRS works with ............... to utilize its unused bandwidth.
1. WLL
2. GSM
3. 2G
4. None of these

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Question 68
Which of the following is a voice-only network?
1. 1G
2. 2G
3. 3G
4. 4G
5. 5G
Question 69
Which of the following is an analogue network?
1. 1G
2. 2G
3. 3G
4. 4G
5. 5G
Question 70
The new web standard that incorporates AI, ML, and blockchain to the Internet is
...............
1. Web 1.0
2. Web 2.0
3. Web 3.0
4. Web 4.0
Question 71
A security mechanism that can be created in hardware and software to prevent
unauthorized access to and from a network is called ...............
1. Anti-virus
2. Network security
3. Authentication
4. Firewall
Question 72
Unauthorized electronic junk mail is called ...............
1. Trojan horse
2. Worm
3. Spam
4. Computer virus
Question 73
A harmful program in disguise of a useful program is called ...............
1. Trojan horse
2. Worm
3. Spam
4. Computer virus
Question 74
A program capable of replicating itself and eating up all the memory is a ...............
1. Trojan horse
2. Worm
3. Spam
4. Computer virus
Question 75
What will you use to have an audio-visual chat with an expert sitting in a far-away place
to fix a technical issue?
1. VoIP
2. Email
3. FTP

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Question 76
............... is a communication methodology designed to deliver both voice and
multimedia communications over Internet protocol.
1. VoIP
2. SMTP
3. PPP
4. HTTP
Question 77
Tarini Wadhawa is in India and wants to demonstrate her gadget to her uncle in
Australia without physically going there. Which protocol is ideal for the same?
1. POP3
2. SMTP
3. VoIP
4. HTTP
Question 78
Which of the following statements correctly explains the term Firewall in the context of
a Computer Network?
1. A device that protects the computer network from catching fire.
2. A device/software that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
3. Using abusive language on a social network site.
4. Stealing someone's text and submitting it as their own work.

Fill in the Blanks

Question with Answer
Question 1
A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area is called Wide Area
Network (WAN).
Question 2
WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
Question 3
Wired networks' communication media is called guided media.
Question 4
Wireless networks' communication media is called unguided media.
Question 5
A network of networks is known as the Internet.
Question 6
In a network, a machine is identified by a unique address called IP address.
Question 7
The physical address assigned by the NIC manufacturer is called MAC address.
Question 8
A MAC address consumes 6 bytes or 48 bits.
Question 9
A network with a dedicated server is called a client-server network.
Question 10
A computer that is part of a computer network is called a node.
Question 11
A network having a span within a building is called a Local Area Network (LAN).
Question 12
Computers connected by a network across different cities is an example of Wide Area
Network (WAN).
Question 13
The hub is a central connection point where all network cables are concentrated.

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Question 14
The bus topology has a central line and all nodes are connected to it.
Question 15
The star topology has a central controller.
Question 16
The tree topology is said to be a combination of star and bus topologies.
Question 17
In mesh topology, there exist multiple paths between any two nodes of the network.
Question 18
The Personal Area Network (PAN) is a small network created by linking many personal
devices.
Question 19
The communication media having physical cables are collectively known as wired media.
Question 20
The communication media that use the atmosphere for information transfer and have no
physical cables are collectively known as wireless media.
Question 21
The bleeding of a signal from one wire to another in a twisted pair cable is known as
crosstalk.
Question 22
High bandwidth channels are called broadband channels.
Question 23
Low bandwidth channels are called narrowband channels.
Question 24
Satellites have multiple, independent reception and transmission devices known as
transponders.
Question 25
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that allows sending/uploading email
messages from a local computer to an email server.
Question 26
In a network, a machine is identified by a unique address called IP address.
Question 27
The physical address assigned by the NIC manufacturer is called MAC address.
Question 28
The switch is a network device that can connect network segments based on the same
protocol.
Question 29
The router is a network device that navigates data packets over large networks through the
most efficient route.
Question 30
A switch is a networking device that connects computers in a network by using packet
switching to receive and forward data to the destination.
Question 31
The gateway is a network device that connects dissimilar networks.
Question 32
The repeater is a networking device that regenerates or recreates a weak signal into its
original strength and form.
Question 33
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is like HTTP but a more secure protocol.
Question 34
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) holds the email message until the user deletes it.

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Question 35
POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3) holds the email message on the server until the user
downloads it.
Question 36
Switch is like a hub, but it is a more intelligent device.
Question 37
In TCP/IP, the IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for addressing.
Question 38
In TCP/IP, the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is responsible for dividing a message
into multiple packets.
Question 39
Telnet protocol facilitates remote login.
Question 40
A computer virus is a program that makes a computer sick.
Question 41
A cracker is a malicious hacker.
Question 42
Cookies are small text files saved by the websites visited.
Question 43
Scripts is a list of commands embedded in a webpage.

True/False Questions
1. A LAN is connected to a large geographical area.
False. A LAN (Local Area Network) is confined to a small geographical area like a
home, school, or office.
2. A client is the computer that asks for the action in a network.
True. A client requests services from a server in a network.
3. A computer is identified by a 64-bit IP address.
False. IPv4 uses a 32-bit address, while IPv6 uses a 128-bit address.
4. Every object on the Internet has a unique URL.
True. Each resource on the web has a unique Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
5. A stand-alone computer may also be referred to as a host.
False. A host is any device connected to a network, while a stand-alone computer
operates independently.
6. Big networks can be of peer-to-peer types.
False. Large networks typically use client-server architecture; peer-to-peer is more
common in small networks.
7. MAC address is a 48-bit address.
True. MAC addresses are unique identifiers assigned to network interfaces and are 48
bits long.
8. LAN is the biggest network geographically.
False. LAN is the smallest; WAN (Wide Area Network) is the largest.
9. LAN is the smallest network geographically.
False. PAN (Personal Area Network) is the smallest.
10. PAN is the smallest network geographically.
True. A PAN covers a very short range, such as Bluetooth connections.
11. The Internet is an example of WAN.
True. The Internet spans worldwide, making it the largest WAN.
12. The bus topology is the simplest topology.
True. It uses a single cable (backbone) for data transmission.
13. The star topology ensures that the network will work even when a node fails.
True. In a star topology, failure of a single node does not affect the network.

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14. Out of LAN, MAN, and PAN, the smallest network is LAN.
False. PAN is the smallest, followed by LAN, then MAN (Metropolitan Area
Network).
15. A network having a dedicated server is a peer-to-peer network.
False. A network with a dedicated server follows a client-server model.
16. A network having a dedicated server is known as a Master/Slave network.
False. The client-server model, not the master-slave model, describes networks with
dedicated servers.
17. The first network was ARPANET.
True. ARPANET, developed in the late 1960s, was the precursor to the Internet.
18. Initially, the Internet was formed by interconnecting ARPANET, NSFNet, and
other university networks.
True. These networks played a key role in the early development of the Internet.
19. Single-mode and multimode are two types of coaxial cables.
False. These refer to fiber optic cables, not coaxial cables.
20. Thicknet and Thinnet are two types of coaxial cables.
True. They are older types of Ethernet cabling.
21. GTP and STP are two types of fiber optic cables.
False. GTP is incorrect; fiber optic cables are typically single-mode and multimode.
22. Single-mode and Multimode are fiber optic cables.
True. They are different types of optical fiber transmission methods.
23. UTP and STP are twisted pair cables.
True. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) and STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) are
commonly used network cables.
24. A switch can work in place of a hub.
True. A switch is an improved version of a hub with better efficiency.
25. A gateway is like a modem.
False. A gateway connects different networks, while a modem converts signals
between digital and analog forms.
26. An amplifier and a repeater do the same thing.
False. An amplifier amplifies signals, including noise, while a repeater regenerates
the original signal.
27. A hub broadcasts the received signal to all its connected devices.
True. A hub sends data to all devices, regardless of the intended recipient.
28. A switch is an intelligent hub.
True. Unlike a hub, a switch sends data only to the intended device.
29. Repeater and router precisely do the same thing.
False. A repeater regenerates signals, while a router directs network traffic between
networks.
30. A hub can be replaced with a switch.
True. Switches are more efficient than hubs.
31. A router can be replaced with a bridge.
False. A bridge connects networks of the same type, while a router connects different
networks.
32. With TCP/IP protocol, the data packets can arrive at different times at the final
location.
True. Packets may take different routes and arrive at different times.
33. The TCP of TCP/IP is responsible for the addressing of the packets to reach the
destination.
False. IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for addressing; TCP ensures reliable
transmission.

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 34. Bridges are devices that connect one LAN to another LAN that uses the same
protocol.
True. Bridges connect similar networks to extend communication.
35. The HTTP and HTTPS are the same protocols.
False. HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP that uses encryption (SSL/TLS).
36. In a network, a hub is replicable with a switch.
True. A switch performs the same function as a hub but more efficiently.
37. A switch is like an intelligent hub.
True. A switch manages traffic efficiently compared to a hub.
38. A cracker and a hacker technically do the same work.
False. A hacker may have ethical intentions (ethical hacking), while a cracker
engages in illegal activities.
39. Both a computer virus and an antivirus for computers are programs.
True. A virus is a malicious program, while an antivirus is software designed to
detect and remove viruses.

Assertions and Reasons

Assertion-Reason Questions with Answers
Question 1
Assertion: There is a difference between a standalone computer and a computer as a network
node.
Reason: A standalone computer needs a special hardware NIC to be a network node.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 2
Assertion: A server is a computer but not every computer is a server.
Reason: A computer having the capabilities to serve the requests of other network nodes is a
server.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 3
Assertion: On a computer network, the users work on network nodes only.
Reason: A server cannot act as a network node.
Answer: (c) The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
Question 4
Assertion: A local telephone network is an example of a circuit-switched network.
Reason: In circuit switching, a complete physical connection is established between the
source node and the destination node before any transmission.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 5
Assertion: In non-circuit switching techniques, the message may take different routes at
different times.
Reason: The message switching and packet switching techniques are the same.
Answer: (c) The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
Question 6
Assertion: The tree topology is a hybrid topology created through a combination of Bus and
Star topologies.
Reason: In tree topologies, at a time either bus topology transmission is followed or star
topology transmission takes place but never both.
Answer: (c) The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.

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Question 7
Assertion: The bus and star topologies are widely used topologies.
Reason: Bus topology is the simplest topology, and star topology is more robust
comparatively.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 8
Assertion: A modem is a communication device that works on the principle of converting
digital data to analog data and vice versa.
Reason: Modulation is a process of converting digital data to analog form, and demodulation
is a process of converting analog data to digital form.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 9
Assertion: A hub can also act as an amplifier at times.
Reason: An active hub is capable of amplifying the signal during transmission, while a
passive hub merely lets the signal pass through it.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 10
Assertion: A repeater is not like an amplifier.
Reason: A repeater regenerates a signal thereby removing noise.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 11
Assertion: A router and a bridge are similar.
Reason: A router works like a bridge but can handle different protocols unlike a bridge.
Answer: (c) The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
Question 12
Assertion: Protocols IMAP and POP3 are different but generally work together.
Reason: While IMAP is used for receiving email on a server, POP3 is used for retrieving
email from the server.
Answer: (b) Both assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not a correct explanation
of the assertion.
Question 13
Assertion: Hubs and switches can be replaced.
Reason: While a hub is a broadcast device, a switch is a unicast device.
Answer: (b) Both assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not a correct explanation
of the assertion.
Question 14
Assertion: Internet Protocol allows voice data transmission along with other data over
packet-switched networks.
Reason: VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) enables voice communication over the Internet
through the compression of voice into data packets being transmitted.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 15
Assertion: Crackers and hackers technically do the same thing.
Reason: Crackers do hacking with malicious intentions to harm the data or system, while
hackers do hacking with good intentions to know more about the system or to safeguard it.
Answer: (c) The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.

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Question 16
Assertion: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Adware, Spyware are all Malware.
Reason: Malware is a general term to represent data threat software.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 17
Assertion: A useful-looking program may damage data.
Reason: Trojan Horses are useful-looking programs that create havoc and damage the stored
data.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
Question 18
Assertion: Spyware is not harmful as it does not damage data.
Reason: Spyware tracks user data and sells it to others, hampering data privacy.
Answer: (c) The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.
Question 19
Assertion: Data may be stolen through Eavesdropping.
Reason: Unauthorized monitoring of other people's communication is called Eavesdropping.
Answer: (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.

FULL FORM
Abbreviation Full Form
LAN Local Area Network
WAN Wide Area Network
MAN Metropolitan Area Network
FTP File Transfer Protocol
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol
MODEM Modulator Demodulator
WWW World Wide Web
RPC Remote Procedure Call
NFS Network File System
HTML HyperText Markup Language
DHTML Dynamic HyperText Markup Language
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
3G Third Generation
SMS Short Message Service

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 EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
E-mail Electronic Mail
WLL Wireless Local Loop
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
FRA Federal Reserve Act
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
ARPANET Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
XML Extensible Markup Language
URL Uniform Resource Locator
ISP Internet Service Provider
DNS Domain Name System
VSNL Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
MTNL Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
WAIS Wide Area Information Server
TDM Time Division Multiplexing
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexing
FDM Frequency Division Multiplexing

CASE BASED QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1."New York Avenue" is planning to expand their network in India, starting with two
cities in India to provide infrastructure for distribution of their canned products. The company has
planned to set up their main offices in Ahmedabad, at three different locations and have named their
offices as "Work Office", "Factory" and "Back Office". The company has its Corporate Unit in Delhi.
A rough layout of the same is as shown below:

Approximate distance between these offices is as follows :

From To Distance

Work Office Back Office 110 m

Work Office Factory 14 km

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 From To Distance

Work Office Corporate Office 1280 km

Back Office Factory 13 km

In continuation of the above, the company experts have planned to install the following number of
computers in each of their offices :
Work Office 200

Back Office 115

Factory 67

Corporate 75
(i) Suggest the kind of network required (out of LAN, MAN, WAN) for connecting each of the
following offices:
1. Work Office and Factory
2. Work Office and Back Office
(ii) Which one of the following devices will you suggest for connecting all the computers within each
of their office units ?
1. Switch/Hub
2. Modem
3. Telephone
(iii) Which of the following communication media, you will suggest to be procured by the company for
connecting their local offices in Ahmedabad for very effective (High Speed) communication ?
1. Telephone Cable
2. Optical Fibre
3. Ethernet Cable
(iv) Suggest a cable/wiring layout for connecting the company's local office units located in
Ahmedabad. Also, suggest an effective method/technology for connecting the company's office unit
located in Delhi.
(v) Which one of the following devices will you suggest for connecting all the computers within each
of their offices ?
1. Switch/Hub
2. Modem
3. Telephone

ANSWER

(i) The kind of network required are:

1. MAN should be used as the distance between the work office and factory is 14 km, which is
greater than the geographical extent of LAN.
2. LAN can be used as the distance between the Work Office and Back Office is less than 1 km.
(ii) Switch/Hub
(iii) Optical Fibre
(iv) Wiring layout for connecting the company's local office units located in Ahmedabad is
shown below:
Work office - Factory - Back office
An effective method/technology for connecting the company's office unit located in Delhi is
through satellite.
(v) Switch/Hub

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Question 2
Global Village Enterprises has following four buildings in Hyderabad city :

Computers in each building are networked but buildings are not networked so far. The company has
now decided to connect buildings also.
(a) Suggest a cable layout for these buildings.
(b) In each of the buildings, the management wants that each LAN segment gets a dedicated bandwidth
i.e., bandwidth must not be shared. How can this be achieved?
(c) The company also wants to make available shared Internet access for each of the buildings. How
can this be achieved?
(d) The company wants to link its head office in GV1 building to its another office in Japan.
1. Which type of transmission medium is appropriate for such a link?
2. What type of network would this connection result into?

ANSWER

(a) The cable layout for these buildings is given below:

GV1 - GV2 - GV3 - GV4
(b) A dedicated bandwidth can be achieved by using switches as it does not share the
media/bandwidth among all its connected computers.
(c) Switches will be able to provide shared Internet access for each of the buildings.
(d) To connect head office in GV1 building to Japan office:
1. Satellite transmission would be appropriate.
2. It will be a WAN connection.

Question 3
"China Middleton Fashion" is planning to expand their network in India, starting with two cities in India
to provide infrastructure for distribution of their product. The company has planned to setup their main
office in Chennai at three different locations and have named their offices as "Production Unit",
"Finance Unit" and "Media Unit". The company has its corporate unit in Delhi. A rough layout of the
same is shown on the right :

Approximate distance between these Units is as follows :

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 From To Distance

Production Unit Finance Unit 70 m

Production Unit Media Unit 15 km

Production Unit Corporate Unit 2112 km

Finance Unit Media Unit 15 km

In continuation of the above, the company experts have planned to install the following number of
computers in each of their offices :
Production Unit 150

Finance Unit 35

Media Unit 10

Corporate Unit 30
(i) Suggest the kind of network required (out of LAN, MAN, WAN) for connecting each of the
following office units :
1. Production Unit and Media Unit
2. Production Unit and Finance Unit
(ii) Which one of the following devices will you suggest for connecting all the computers within each
of their office units ?
1. Switch/Hub
2. Modem
3. Telephone
(iii) Which of the following communication media, you will suggest to be procured by the company for
connecting their local office units in Chennai for very effective (High Speed) communication ?
1. Telephone Cable
2. Optical Fibre
3. Ethernet Cable
(iv) Suggest a cable/wiring layout for connecting the company's local office units located in Chennai.
Also, suggest an effective method/technology for connecting the company's office unit located in Delhi.

ANSWER
(i) The network used to connect :
1. Production Unit and Media Unit is MAN as the distance is about 15 km.
2. Production Unit and Finance Unit is LAN as the distance is less than 1 km.
(ii) Switch/Hub
(iii) Optical Fibre
(iv) Two possible cable/wiring layouts for connecting the company's local office units located
in Chennai are given below:
Production Unit - Finance Unit - Media Unit
Media Unit - Production Unit - Finance Unit
Satellite links can be established for connecting the company's office unit located in Delhi.

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Question 4
"Bhartiya Connectivity Association" is planning to spread their offices in four major cities in India to
provide regional IT infrastructure support in the field of Education & Culture. The company has planned
to setup their head office in New Delhi in three locations and have named their New Delhi offices as
"Front Office", "Back Office" and "Work Office". The company has three more regional offices as
"South Office", "East Office" and "West Office" located in other three major cities of India. A rough
layout of the same is as follows :

Approximate distances between these offices as per network survey team is as follows :
Place From Place To Distance

Back Office Front Office 10 km

Back Office Work Office 70 m

Back Office East Office 1291 km

Back Office West Office 790 km

Back Office South Office 1952 km

In continuation of the above, the company experts have planned to install the following number of
computers in each of their offices :
Back Office 100

Front Office 20

Work Office 50

East Office 50

West Office 50

South Office 50
(i) Suggest network type (out of LAN, MAN, WAN) for connecting each of the following offices :
1. Back Office and Work Office
2. Back Office and South Office
(ii) Which device you will suggest to be produced by the company for connecting all the computers
with in each of their offices out of the following devices ?
1. Switch/Hub
2. Modem
3. Telephone

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(iii) Which of the following communication medium, you will suggest to be procured by the company
for connecting their local offices in New Delhi for very effective and fast communication ?
1. Telephone Cable
2. Optical Fibre
3. Ethernet Cable
(iv) Suggest a cable/wiring layout for connecting the company's local offices located in New Delhi.
Also, suggest an effective method/technology for connecting the company's regional offices-"East
Office", "West Office" and "South Office" with offices located in New Delhi.

ANSWER

(i) The network types for connecting the offices :

1. Back Office and Work Office through LAN as the distance is less than 1 km
2. Back Office and South Office through WAN as the offices are very far from each other.
(ii) Switch/Hub
(iii) Optical Fibre
(iv) A cable/wiring layout for connecting the company's local offices located in New Delhi is
given below:
Front office - Back office - Work office
Satellite links can be established for connecting the company's regional offices-"East Office",
"West Office" and "South Office" with offices located in New Delhi.

Question 5
INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL in Darjeeling is setting up the network between its different wings. There
are 4 wings named as SENIORS(S), JUNIOR(J), ADMIN(A) and HOSTEL(H).
Distance between various wings are given below :
Wing A to Wing S 100 m

Wing A to Wing J 200 m

Wing A to Wing H 400 m

Wing S to Wing J 300 m

Wing S to Wing H 100 m

Wing J to Wing H 450 m

Number of Computers
Wing A 10

Wing S 200

Wing J 100

Wing H 50
(i) Suggest a suitable Topology for networking the computer of all wings.
(ii) Name the wing where the server is to be installed. Justify your answer.
(iii) Suggest the placement of Hub/Switch in the network.
(iv) Mention an economic technology to provide internet accessibility to all wings.

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ANSWER
(i) Star Topology can be used to network the computer of all wings.
(ii) The server should be installed in Wing S, as Wing S has maximum number of computers
and installing the server in this wing will help to keep maximum percentage of the network
traffic local.
(iii) Hub/ Switch will be required in all the Wings.
(iv) The economic way to provide internet accessibility to all wings is to use the proxy server
at wing S and connect to the internet through a dial-up network.

Question 6
Eduminds University of India is starting its first campus in a small town Parampur of Central India with
its center admission office in Delhi. The university has 3 major buildings comprising of Admin
Building, Academic Building and Research Building in the 5 KM area Campus.

As a network expert, you need to suggest the network plan as per (1) to (4), keeping in mind the
distances and other given parameters.
Expected Wire distances between various locations :
Research Building to Admin Building 90 m

Research Building to Academic Building 80 m

Academic Building to Admin Building 15 m

Delhi Admission Office to Parampur Campus 1450 km

Expected number of Computers to be installed at various locations in the University are as follows :
Research Building 20

Academic Building 150

Admin Building 30

Delhi Admission Office 5

(i) Suggest the authorities, the cable layout amongst various buildings inside the university campus for
connecting the buildings.
(ii) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e., building) to house the server of this organisation, with a suitable
reason.
(iii) Suggest an efficient device from the following to be installed in each of the buildings to connect
all the computers :
1. GATEWAY
2. MODEM

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 3. SWITCH
(iv) Suggest the most suitable (very high speed) service to provide data connectivity between Admission
Building located in Delhi and the campus located in Parampur from the following options.
1. Telephone line
2. Fixed-Line Dial-up connection
3. Co-axial Cable Network
4. GSM
5. Leased line
6. Satellite Connection

ANSWER

(i) The cable layout amongst various buildings inside the university campus for
connecting the buildings is given below:
Research building - Academic building - Admin building
(ii) The most suitable place to house the server is Academic Building as it has maximum
number of computers. Thus, it decreases the cabling cost and keeps the maximum traffic
local.
(iii) Switch can be installed in each of building to connect all the computers.
(iv) Satellite connection is the most suitable service to provide data connectivity between
Admission Building located in Delhi and the campus located in Parampur.

Question 7
Great Studies University is setting up its Academic schools at Sunder Nagar and planning to set up a
network. The university has 3 academic schools and one administration center as shown in the diagram
below:

Center to center distances between various buildings are :

Law School to Business School 60 m

Law School to Technology School 90 m

Law School to Admin Center 115 m

Business School to Technology School 40 m

Business School to Admin Center 45 m

Technology School to Admin Center 25 m

No. of Computers in each of the buildings are :

Law School 25

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 Technology School 50

Admin Center 125

Business School 35
(a) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e., Schools/Center) to install the server of this university with a
suitable reason.
(b) Suggest an ideal layout for connecting these Schools/center for a wired connectivity.
(c) Which device you will suggest to be placed/installed in each of these Schools/center to efficiently
connect all the computers within these Schools/center ?
(d) The university is planning to connect its admission office in the closest big city, which is more than
350 km from the university. Which type of network out of LAN, MAN or WAN will be formed ? Justify
your answer.

ANSWER
(a) The most suitable place to install the server is the Admin Center as it houses the
maximum number of computers. Thus, reducing the cable cost and keeping most of the traffic
local.
(b) An ideal layout for connecting these Schools/center for a wired connectivity is given
below:
Law School - Business School - Technology School - Admin Center
(c) A hub/switch can be installed in each of these Schools/center to efficiently connect all the
computers within these Schools/center.
(d) WAN will be formed as the distance between the admission office and the university is
350 km, which is more than the range of LAN and MAN.

Question 8
Expertia Professional Global (EPG) is an online corporate training provider company for IT related
courses. The company is setting up their new campus in Mumbai. You as a network expert have to
study the physical locations of various buildings and the number of computers to be installed. In the
planning phase, provide the best possible answers for the queries (i) to (iv) raised by them.

Building to Building Distance (in m) :

From To Distance

Admin. Building Finance Building 60

Admin. Building Faculty Studio Building 120

Finance Building Faculty Studio Building 70

Computers to be Installed in each Building :
Buildings Computers
Admin. Building 20

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 Buildings Computers

Finance Building 40

Faculty Studio Building 120

(i) Suggest the most appropriate building, where EPG should plan to install the server.
(ii) Suggest the most appropriate building cable layout to connect all three buildings for efficient
communication.
(iii) Which type of network out of the following is formed by connecting the computers of the buildings?
1. LAN
2. MAN
3. WAN
(iv) Which wireless channel out of the following should be opted by EPG to connect to students of all
over the world ?
1. Infrared
2. Microwave
3. Satellite

ANSWER

(i) EPG should install the server in Faculty Studio Building as it houses the maximum
number of computers. Thus, it will reduce cable cost and keep maximum traffic local.
(ii) The most appropriate building cable layout to connect all three buildings for efficient
communication is given below:
Administrative Building - Finance Building - Faculty Studio Building
(iii) LAN network is formed as the distance between the three buildings is less than 1 km.
(iv) Satellite communication should be opted by EPG to connect to students of all over the
world.

Question 9
. Xcelencia Edu Services Ltd. is an educational organization. It is planning to set up its India campus at
Hyderabad with its head office at Delhi. The Hyderabad campus has 4 main buildings - ADMIN,
SCIENCE, BUSINESS and ARTS. You as a network expert have to suggest the best network related
solutions for their problems raised in (i) to (iv), keeping in mind the distances between the buildings
and other given parameters.

Buildings Shortest Distance Number of Computers

ADMIN to SCIENCE 65 m 100

ADMIN to BUSINESS 100 m
ADMIN to ARTS 60 m
SCIENCE to BUSINESS 75 m 85
SCIENCE to ARTS 60 m
BUSINESS to ARTS 50 m 40
DELHI Head Office to HYDERABAD Campus 1600 Km 12

DELHI Head Office: 20

(i) Suggest the most appropriate location of the server inside the HYDERABAD campus (out of
the 4 buildings), to get the best connectivity for maximum number of computers. Justify your answer.
(ii) Suggest and draw the cable layout to efficiently connect various buildings within
theHYDERABAD campus for connecting the computers.

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(iii) Which hardware device will you suggest to be procured by the company to be installed to
protect and control the internet uses within the campus?
(iv) Which of the following will you suggest to establish the online face-to-face communication
between the people in the Admin Office of HYDERABAD campus and DELHI Head Office?
a. Email
b. Text Chat
c. Video Conferencing
d. Cable TV

ANSWER

(a) The most suitable location for the server is the Admin Building because it has the highest
number of computers (110). Placing the server here ensures maximum connectivity and data
access for the maximum number of users.

(b) A star topology can be used to connect the Admin building directly to other buildings.
This layout optimizes connectivity and data transfer efficiency within the Chennai campus.
The cable layout is shown below:

(c) A Firewall/Router is recommended for network security and controlling internet usage
within the campus. It filters network traffic based on security rules, protecting against
unauthorized access and threats.

(d) Video conferencing

Reason — Video conferencing is the best option for online face-to-face communication. It
provides real-time audio and video capabilities, facilitating effective collaboration between
Chennai and Delhi offices.

Question 10

Perfect Edu Services Ltd. is an educational organization. It is planning to setup its India campusat
Chennai with its head office at Delhi. The Chennai campus has 4 main buildings – ADMIN,
ENGINEERING, BUSINESS and MEDIA. You as a network expert have to suggest the best network
related solutions for their problems raised in (i) to (iv), keeping in mind the distances between the
buildings and other given parameters.

Shortest distances between various buildings:

Number
Buildings Shortest Distance
of Computers

ADMIN to ENGINEERING 55 m 110

ADMIN to BUSINESS 90 m
ADMIN to MEDIA 50 m

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 ENGINEERING to BUSINESS 55 m 75
ENGINEERING to MEDIA 50 m
BUSINESS to MEDIA 45 m 40
DELHI Head Office to CHENNAI
2175 Km 12
Campus
DELHI Head Office: 20

(i) Suggest the most appropriate location of the server inside the CHENNAI campus (out of the 4
buildings), to get the best connectivity for maximum no. of computers. Justify your answer.
(ii) Suggest and draw the cable layout to efficiently connect various buildings within the
CHENNAI campus for connecting the computers.
(iii) Which hardware device will you suggest to be procured by the company to be installed to
protect and control the internet uses within the campus?
(iv) Which of the following will you suggest to establish the online face-to-face communication
between the people in the Admin Office of CHENNAI campus and DELHI Head Office?
a.Email
b. Text Chat
c. Video Conferencing
d. Cable TV

ANSWER

(a) The most suitable location for the server is the Admin Building because it has the highest
number of computers (110). Placing the server here ensures maximum connectivity and data
access for the maximum number of users.

(b) A star topology can be used to connect the Admin building directly to other buildings.
This layout optimizes connectivity and data transfer efficiency within the Chennai campus.
The cable layout is shown below:

(c) A Firewall/Router is recommended for network security and controlling internet usage
within the campus. It filters network traffic based on security rules, protecting against
unauthorized access and threats.

(d) Video conferencing

Reason — Video conferencing is the best option for online face-to-face communication. It
provides real-time audio and video capabilities, facilitating effective collaboration between
Chennai and Delhi offices.

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