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The document outlines a mid-term paper for a Computer Networks course, consisting of various questions covering definitions, types of networks, network topology, and error detection methods. It includes specific instructions for answering the questions and provides a structured format for responses. Key topics include characteristics of computer networks, types of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN), the OSI model, and error detection techniques.

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The document outlines a mid-term paper for a Computer Networks course, consisting of various questions covering definitions, types of networks, network topology, and error detection methods. It includes specific instructions for answering the questions and provides a structured format for responses. Key topics include characteristics of computer networks, types of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN), the OSI model, and error detection techniques.

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Mid-Term Paper – Computer Networks

Semester: 6th
Total Marks: 30
Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions:

Attempt all questions.

Keep your answers short, clear, and to the point.

Write neatly.

Q1: Define Computer Network. Write its characteristics. (4 Marks)


Answer:
A computer network is when two or more computers are connected to share information, files, and devices like printers.

Characteristics:

1.
File sharing

2.
Device sharing (like printers)

3.
Centralized data

4.
Easy communication

5.
Internet sharing

Q2: What are the types of networks? Explain any two. (4 Marks)
Answer: Types of networks:

1.
LAN – Small area like office/home.

2.
MAN – Medium area like city.

3.
WAN – Large area like countries.

4.
Wireless – No wires, uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Example:

LAN: Connects computers in a school.

WAN: Internet is a WAN.


Q3: What is network topology? Explain any three types with diagrams. (6 Marks)

Answer:
Topology is the shape or structure of how computers are connected in a network.

1.
Bus Topology: One main cable connects all computers.
Easy to set up
If cable breaks, all fail.

2.
Star Topology: All connect to one hub or switch.
Easy to manage
If hub fails, network fails.

3.
Ring Topology: Devices form a circle and pass data in one direction.
No collisions
One break = total failure.

(You can draw simple diagrams beside each explanation.)


Q4: How does a network work? (2 Marks)

Answer:

1.
Computers connect (via cables or Wi-Fi).

2.
Each gets an IP address.

3.
Data is split into packets.

4.
Packets travel through routers and switches.

5.
Receiver gets and uses the data.

Q5: Compare Peer-to-Peer and Client-Server networks. (4 Marks)


Feature Peer-to-Peer Client-Server
Control No central control Server controls all
Cost Cheap Expensive
Use Small/home networks Large/office networks
Security Less secure More secure

Q6: What is OSI model? Name its layers. (3 Marks)

Answer:
The OSI model is a 7-layer model that explains how data moves in a network.

Layers:

1.
Physical

2.
Data Link
3.
Network

4.
Transport

5.
Session

6.
Presentation

7.
Application

Q7: What are packets? Why are they used? (2 Marks)

Answer:
Packets are small pieces of data sent over a network.

Why used:
Helps share the network fairly.

Reduces delay.

Makes communication faster and efficient.

Q8: Define three types of errors. (3 Marks)

Answer:

1.
Single-bit error: Only one bit changes.

2.
Multiple-bit error: Many random bits change.

3.
Burst error: Several bits in a row are changed.

Q9: Name and explain two error detection methods. (2 Marks)

Answer:

1.
Parity Check: Adds one extra bit to check even or odd number of 1s.

2.
Checksum: Adds all values together to check if the total matches at the receiver’s side.

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