WORKSHEET on COMPUTER NETWORKS

TELNET : Telnet is a network protocol used to virtually access a computer and provide a two-
way, collaborative and text-based communication channel between two machines.
What is Access Point Mode? In short, the router to use a wired connection to the primary
router or modem to extend network coverage.
H. 323 and SIP are the main IP signalling protocols for voice and video coding within
corporate networks.
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Ans. (B) VOIP

2. Write two points of difference between Bus topology and star topology.
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3. Write two points of difference between XML and HTML.

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XML HTML
XML tags are not pre-defined, they are user HTML tags are pre-defined and it is mark-
defined. up language
XML stores and transfers data HTML is about displaying data
Dynamic in nature Static in nature

4. (A) Write the full forms of the following: (i) HTTP (ii) FTP
(B) What is the use of TELNET?
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Ans. POP3

7. Mention two differences between a Hub and a switch in networking.

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8. Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of Star Topology.

Ans. Advantage: The network remains operational even if one of the nodes stops working.
Disadvantage: The network stops working if the central hub stops working.
9. a) Expand the following abbreviations: i) URL ii) TCP
b) What is the use of VoIP?
Ans. a) i) Uniform Resource Locator ii) Transmission Control Protocol
b)
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Ans. i) Admin Block since it has maximum number of computers.

ii) Modem should be placed in the Server building
iii) The wired medium is Twisted pair (UTP/STP) cables.

iv) Switches in all the blocks since the computers need to be connected to the network.
Repeaters between Admin and HR block & Admin and Logistics block. The reason being the
distance is more than 100m.
v) Optical Fiber cable connection.
11. What is the size of IPv4 address? (a)32 bits (b) 64 bits (c) 64 bytes (d) 32 bytes

12. Write two points of difference between Hub and Switch.

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13. Write two points of difference between Web PageL and Web site.
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14. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i) SMTP (ii) PPP
(b) What is the use of TELNET?
Ans.(a) (i)SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
(ii) PPP: Point to Point Protocol
(b) TELNET is used to access a remote computer / network.
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(i) Movie editing block is the most appropriate to house the server as it has the maximum
number of computers.
(ii) Firewall
(iii) Ethernet Cable
Draw the cable layout
(iv)Repeater is not required between the blocks as the distances are less than 100 mts.
(v)Ans: Protocol: VoIP

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17. Write two advantages and two disadvantages of circuit switching.

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Advantages:
1)A dedicated communication channel increases the quality of communication.
2)Suitable for long continuous communication.

Disadvantages:
1)Resources are not utilized fully.
2)The time required to establish the physical link between the two stations is too long.

18. Differentiate between Web server and web browser. Write any two popular web
browsers.
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19. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i) FTP (ii) HTTPS
(b)Name the protocols which are used for sending and receiving emails?

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(i) Suggest the most suitable block to host the server. Justify your answer.
(ii) Draw the cable layout (Block to Block) to economically connect various blocks
within the Delhi campus of International Bank.
(iii) Suggest the placement of the following devices with justification:
(a) Repeater (b) Hub/Switch
(iv) The bank is planning to connect its head office in London. Which type of network
out of LAN, MAN, or WAN will be formed? Justify your answer.
(v) Suggest a device/software to be installed in the Delhi Campus to take care of
data security.
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Ans. (d) SMTP

22. Write two points of difference between LAN & WAN.

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23. Write two points of difference between XML and HTML.

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XML HTML
XML tags are not pre-defined, they are user HTML tags are pre-defined and it is mark-
defined. up language
XML stores and transfers data HTML is about displaying data
Dynamic in nature Static in nature

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(a) SMTP : Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
FTP : File Transfer Protocol
(b) Modem stands for Modulation Demodulation. It converts the digital signal to Analog and
vice versa to communicate between devices.

25. (i) Suggest a cable layout of connections between the buildings.

(ii) Suggest the placement of the following devices with appropriate reasons:
(iii) Suggest the placement of the following devices with appropriate reasons:
a. Hub/Switch b. Repeater
(iv) The organisation is planning to link its sale counter situated in various parts of the same
city, which type of network out of LAN, MAN or WAN will be formed? Justify your answer.
(v) Suggest a device/software to be installed in the Campus to take care of data security.
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Ans. (b) message switching

27. Write two differences between Coaxial and Fiber transmission media.
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28. Write components of data communication.

Ans. Sender, Receiver, transmission media, protocol, message

29.

Ans. Ans. (a) (i) File Transfer Protocol (ii) Media Access Control
(b) Telnet is used to access remote computer / network.

30. Trine Tech Corporation (TTC) is a professional consultancy company. The company is
planning to set up their new offices in India with its hub at Hyderabad. As a network adviser,
you have to understand their requirement and suggest them the best available solutions.
Their queries are mentioned as (i) to (v) below.

a) Which will be the most appropriate block, where TTC should plan to install their server?
b) Draw a block to block cable layout to connect all the buildings in the most appropriate
manner for efficient communication.
c) What will be the best possible connectivity out of the following, you will suggest to
connect the new setup of offices in Bengalore with its London based office.
● Satellite Link
● Infrared
● Ethernet
d) Which of the following device will be suggested by you to connect each computer in each
of the buildings?
● Switch
● Modem
● Gateway
e) Company is planning to connect its offices in Hyderabad which is less than 1 km. Which
type of network will be formed?
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31. SMTP stands for ___________________________.

Ans. SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL

32. Write two points of difference between hub and switch.

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33. Differentiate Bus and Star topology.
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34. Name two top level domain names with their area of application.
And. Top-level domain (TLD)refers to the last segment of a domain name, or the part that
follows immediately after the "dot" symbol.
.com— Commercial businesses.
.org— Organizations(generally charitable).
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Computers in each block are net worked but blocks are not networked. The company has
now decided to connect he blocks also.
(i) Suggest the most appropriate topology for the connections between the blocks.
(ii) The company wants internet accessibility in all the blocks. The suitable and cost-
effective technology for that would be?
(iii) Which devices will you suggest for connecting all the computers with in each of
their blocks.
(iv) The company is planning to link its head office situated in New Delhi with the
offices in hilly areas. Suggest a way to connect it economically.
(v) Suggest the most appropriate location of the server, to get the best connectivity
for maximum number of computers.

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(i) star
(ii) Broadband
(iii) Switch/Hub
(iv) Radio Wave
(v) BlockB1
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Ans. a) FTP

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39. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i) VoIP (ii) IMAP
(b) Name the communication medium which is used for WiFi.
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40. FutureTech Corporation, a Bihar based IT training and development company, is
planning to set up training centers in various cities in the coming year. Their first center is
coming up in Surajpur district. At Surajpur center, they are planning to have 3 different
blocks - one for Admin, one for Training and one for Development. Each block has number
of computers, which are required to be connected in a network for communication, data
and resource sharing. As a network consultant of this company, you have to suggest the
best network related solutions for them for issues/problems raised in question nos. (i) to (v),
keeping in mind the distances between various blocks/locations and other given
parameters.
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41. _____is a standard mail protocol used to receive emails from a remote server to a local
email client.
(a) SMTP (b) POP (c) HTTP (d) FTP

42. Write two points of difference between Bus Topology and Tree Topology.
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43. Write two points of difference between Packet Switching and Circuit Switching
techniques?

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44. (a) Expand the following abbreviations: i)POP ii)HTTPS

(b) What is a URL?
Ans.. POP - Post Office Protocol
HTTPS - HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the Internet. It
is also referred to as a web address. URLs consist of multiple parts - including a protocol and domain
name -- that tell a web browser how and where to retrieve a resource.
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Ans. b)peer-to-peer network

47. Give difference between Video Conferencing and Chatting.

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48. Write two points of difference between Message Switching and Packet Switching.
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49. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i)GSM (ii)XML
(b) What is the use of Modem?
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Ans. (c) PPP

52. What is the difference between hub and switch? Which is more preferable in a large
network of computers and why?
Ans. Hub forwards the message to every node connected and create a huge traffic in the
network hence reduces efficiency whereas a Switch is also called intelligent hub since it
redirects the received information/ packet to the intended node(s).
In a large network a switch is preferred to reduce the unwanted traffic in the network which
may also reduce the bandwidth and cause network congestion.

53. Differentiate between WAN and MAN. Also give an example of WAN.
Ans. WAN is also called as Wide Area Network. It is a network of computing devices crossing
the limits of city, country or continent. It covers area of over hundreds or thousands of
kilometres radius. For example: Network of ATMs, BANKs, National or International
organization offices spread over a country or continent.

MAN is also called as Metropolitan Area Network. It is a network of communicating devices

within a city. It covers an area of few kilometres to few hundred kilometres. For example:
Network of schools, bank, and government offices within a city. Best example of WAN is the
Internet.

54. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i) TCP (ii) VPN (b) What is the use of FTP?
Ans. (a) i) Transmission Control Protocol ii) Virtual Private Network
(b) FTP is used to transfer files between computers on a network.
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As a network expert, provide the best possible answer for the following queries:
i) Suggest a cable layout of connections between the buildings.
ii) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e. buildings) to house the server of this organization.
iii) Suggest the placement of the Repeater device with justification.
iv) Suggest a system (hardware/software) to prevent unauthorized access to or from the
network.
(v) Suggest the placement of the Hub/ Switch with justification.
Ans.
(i) Draw the layout
(ii) Research Lab
(iii) Where the distance is more that 100 m
(iv) Antivirus/ Firewall
(v) In every building to connect the computers in a network

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57. “VidyaDaan” an NGO is planning to setup its new campus at Nagpur for its web-based
activities. The campus has four(04) UNITS as shown below:
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60. Write one advantage and one disadvantage of each – STAR Topology and Tree Topology
Topology Advantage Disadvantage
Star It is very reliable – if one cable or If the hub goes down everything
device fails then all the others will still goes down, none of the devices can
work work without the hub.

Tree We can expand Tree topology easily This network is very difficult to
configure as compared to the other
network topologies. The
establishment cost increases as well.
61. What do you mean by Guided Media? Name any three guided media?
Ans. Guided media are also known as wired or bounded media. These media consist of wires
through which the data is transferred. Guided media is a physical link between transmitter
and recipient devices.

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Ans. b) Optic Fiber

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Ans. b) RJ45

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Ans. b) bps

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Ans. a)
i) Voice over Internet Protocol ii) eXtensible Markup Language
b) Telnet / SSH
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68. Fill in the blank:
The is a mail protocol used to retrieve mail from a remote server to a local
email client.
(a)VoIP (b) FTP (c)POP3 (d)HTTP

69. (a) Write the full forms of the following:

(i) POP (ii)HTTPS
(b) Write two points of difference between Circuit Switching and Packet Switching

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A company ABC Enterprises has four blocks of buildings as shown:

71. What is “ C “ stands in TCP/IP ?

a) Common b) Centre c)Control d) Coordinate
72. Select the network device from the following, which connects, networks with
different protocols
a) Bridge b)Gateway c)Hub d) Router

73. Which of the following is NOT a guided communication medium?

a) Twisted pair cable b) Microwave
c) Coaxial cable d) Optical fibre

74. i) Expand the following : a) SMTP b) VoIP

ii) Give one disadvantage of Star topology
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i) a) SMTP : Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
b) VoIP : Voice Over Internet Protocol

ii) Star topology has a single point of failure. If the central hub or switch fails, the entire
network will be down. This can be a major problem for networks that require high
availability.

75. i) What is a web browser ?

ii) Define the term MAC Address
Ans. Web Browser - A software application used to access information on the World Wide
Web is called a Web Browser. When a user requests some information, the web browser
fetches the data from a web server and then displays the webpage on the user's
screen.

MAC Address: A MAC address (media access control address) is a 12-digit hexadecimal
number assigned to each device connected to the network. Primarily specified as a unique
identifier during device manufacturing, the MAC address is often found on a device's
network interface card (NIC).
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Fill in the blank:
is a communication protocol responsible for sending emails.
(a) TCP (b) SMTP (c) PPP (d)HTTP

78. Write one advantage and one disadvantage of packet switching

Ans. Advantage: Packet switching is cost-effective and easier to implement.
Disadvantage: Packet switching is unsuitable for applications that can’t afford delays in
communication. That is the case with voice calls.

79. Which language is the most suitable language to create web pages?
Ans. Hyper Text Markup Language.

80. (a) Write the full forms of the following: (i)POP3 (ii) VoIP
(b) Define RJ-45?
Ans. (i) Post office Protocol 3
(ii) Voice over Internet Protocol
(b) Ans: Registered Jack-45 is used as connector to connect ethernet cable
to ethernet Port in the CPU

81.

Ans. (i) HR because it has maximum number of computers

(ii) Star topology with HR at centre (any appropriate block diagram)
(iii) Switch need to be installed in each of the block repeater where distance is greater than
100m
(iv) VoIP
(v) WAN

82. Fill in the blank:

______is the first page that normally view at a website.
(a) First Page (b) Master Page (c) Home Page (d) Login Page

83. Which is the smallest network?

a) WAN (b) LAN
c) MAN (d) PAN

84. (i) Write the full forms of the following: (a) IP (b) URL
(ii) What is the use of VoIP?
Ans. (i) (a) IP-Internet Protocol (b) URL- Uniform Resource Locator
(ii)VoIP is used to transfer audio (voice) and video over internet

85. (i) Mention one advantage of Star Topology.

(ii) Mention one difference between a Hub and switch in networking.
Ans. (i) Advantage: The network remains operational even if one of the nodes stops working.
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88. What do you mean by protocol? Give two examples

Ans. Protocols: It is a set of rules that need to be followed by the communicating parties in
order to have successful and reliable data communication. For example – TCP/IP and HTTP
89. What is a MODEM? Explain its use?
Ans. It is a device that converts digital signal to analog signal (modulator) at the sender's side
and converts back analog signal to digital signal (demodulator) at the receiver's end.
It enables a computer to transmit data over telephone lines.
90. (a) Write the full forms of the following:(i) FTP (ii)TCP
(b) What is the use of POP3?
ANS a) i) FTP-FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL ii) TCP-TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROTOCOL
 b) The POP3 abbreviation stands for Post Office Protocol version 3, which provides
access to an inbox stored in an email server.
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92.

a. PAN
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b. SMTP
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