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Advanced Computer Networks Week-1 Assignment

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to advanced computer networks, covering topics such as IP addressing, routing planes, and network switch operations. Key concepts include usable host IP addresses in a Class B network, the role of the control plane, and functions of switch fabric. The assignment also addresses specific tasks related to packet forwarding and traffic management.

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Advanced Computer Networks Week-1 Assignment

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to advanced computer networks, covering topics such as IP addressing, routing planes, and network switch operations. Key concepts include usable host IP addresses in a Class B network, the role of the control plane, and functions of switch fabric. The assignment also addresses specific tasks related to packet forwarding and traffic management.

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Advanced Computer Networks Week-1 Assignment

1. How many usable host IP addresses are there in a Class B network with a subnet mask of
255.255.240.0?

A. 510
B. 1022
C. 2046
D. 4094

Ans. D (4094)

2. Which routing plane is responsible for exchanging routing information with neighbouring
routers?

A. Data plane
B. Management plane
C. Control plane
D. Forwarding plane

Ans. C (Control plane)

3. Which of the following statements is/are FALSE?

A. The control plane operation involves routing table construction


B. The datapath operation is routing table construction
C. The control plane functions are performed on each arriving individual packet
D. The datapath functions like output link scheduling and forwarding decision are not
performed on every datagram that passes through the router

Ans. B The datapath operation is routing table construction and D. The datapath functions
like output link scheduling and forwarding decision are not performed on every datagram
that passes through the router

4. A network with the IP address 192.168.30.0/24. How many bits represent the host in this IP
prefix?

A. 4 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 16 bits
D. 28 bits

Ans. B (8 bits)
5. Which of the following is not a component commonly found in line cards?
A. Network Processor
B. Traffic Manager
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Router Controller

Ans. D (Router Controller)

6. What is the primary function of Switch Fabric in a network switch?


A. Assigning IP addresses to devices
B. Forwarding data between input and output ports
C. Address resolution
D. Managing network security

Ans. B (Forwarding data between input and output ports)

7. What is the role of an arbitrator in the context of Packet Arbitration in a switch?


A. To resolve output port contention among the input ports
B. To encrypt and decrypt packets for secure transmission
C. To store routing tables for efficient packet routing
D. To manage power consumption in the switch fabric

Ans. A (To resolve output port contention among the input ports)

8. What is a specific task performed during Egress operations in packet forwarding?


A. Consult FIB and determine O/P interface
B. Checksum Calculation
C. Add link layer header
D. Decrementing TTL

Ans. C (Add link layer header)

9. As a network administrator, your task is to assign IP addresses to hosts in the


200.172.10.0/26 subnet. In this subnet, only a specific range of IP addresses is designated for
host assignment. Your task is to identify the two assignable IP addresses from the given
options that reside in this subnet.
A. 200.172.10.0
B. 200.172.10.32
C. 200.172.10.62
D. 200.172.10.63

Ans. B and C (200.172.10.32, 200.172.10.62)


10. What does traffic access control involve in the context of the Traffic Manager (TM)?
A. Modulating/Demodulating data streams for improved throughput
B. Controlling access to the network infrastructure
C. Shaping data streams by reducing rates and burstiness
D. Routing packets based on IP addresses

Ans. C (Shaping data streams by reducing rates and burstiness)

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