Assignments DCN Summer 25
Assignments DCN Summer 25
1 ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM
RURAL POLYTECHNIC,
SUMMER - 2025
MAHAGAON, TAL.
GADHINGLAJ
Assignment No. 1
UNIT -I
1. Define data communication and computer network*
2. Explain process of data communication with neat diagram
3. Explain any eight protocols used in data transmission.
4. List standard organization
5. Define – 1. Bandwidth of signal 2. Bandwidth of medium 3. Baud Rate.*
6. Explain modes of communication with neat diagram
7. Give difference between analog signal and digital signal (any eight)
8. Explain analog to digital conversion with neat diagram*
9. Explain digital to analog conversion with neat diagram
10. Give need of computer network
11. State any four applications of computer network
12. Explain any four benefits of computer network*
13. Differentiate between LAN, MAN, and WAN any four*
14. State types of standards used in data communication
15. Compare ASK and FSK (any four)**
16. Explain any three criteria while designing a computer network*
SANT GAJANAN MAHARAJ ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 ACADEMIC YEAR/SEM
RURAL POLYTECHNIC,
SUMMER - 2025
MAHAGAON, TAL.
GADHINGLAJ
1. Explain peer to peer computing model with its advantages and disadvantages.
2. Explain client server computing model with its advantages and disadvantages*
3. Define Network topology. State selection criteria of network topology.
4. Explain star topology with neat diagram. State its advantages and disadvantages.*
5. In which situation star topology is preferred mostly? Name the centralized device used in star
topology.
6. Explain mesh topology with neat diagram. State advantages and disadvantages.
7. In which circumstance mesh topology is preferred mostly?
8. Explain tree topology with neat diagram. State its advantages and disadvantages.
9. In which situation tree topology is preferred mostly?
10. Explain hybrid topology with neat diagram. State its advantages & disadvantages.
11. In which situation hybrid topology is preferred mostly.
12. Explain operation and role (functions) of switch in computer network.
13. Explain operation and role (functions) of router in computer network.
14. Explain operation and role (functions) of repeater in computer network.
15. Explain operation and role (functions) of bridge in computer network.
16. Explain operation and role (functions) of gateway in computer network.
17. Explain operation and role (functions) of modem in computer network.
18. Explain any three criteria while designing a computer network*
19. Compare star topology with mesh topology
20. Compare hybrid topology with tree topology
21. The mesh topology is preferably used for very small network. State this statement is true or
false with your correct justification
22. You are said to establish a network for your laboratory with at least 10 computers and also
centralized administration is necessary which type of network and topology you will prefer in
situation. Justify your answer.
23. Give difference between Client server computing model and peer to peer computing model.(Any
eight)
24. Write difference between router and switch (Any four)