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This document is a quiz for the Computer Networks course (CC251) at the University of Management and Technology, scheduled for April 25, 2025. It consists of multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions related to the OSI model and physical layer functions. The quiz is worth a total of 20 marks and is to be completed in 30 minutes.

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Computer Networks

This document is a quiz for the Computer Networks course (CC251) at the University of Management and Technology, scheduled for April 25, 2025. It consists of multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions related to the OSI model and physical layer functions. The quiz is worth a total of 20 marks and is to be completed in 30 minutes.

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Name: _______________________ Registration Number: ______________ Section___________

University of Management and Technology (UMT)


School of Systems and Technology (SST)
Department of Computer Science

Course: Computer Networks (CC251)


Quiz No. 1
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Semester: Spring-2025
Maximum Marks: 20
Time: 30 min
Instructor: Dr Bilal Ashfaq Ahmed
Advice to Student
1. Carefully read the question and ensure you understand what is being
asked before starting your solution.
Question 1: - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [05
Marks]

1. Which layer in the OSI model is responsible for converting bits into signals?

A. Data Link Layer

B. Transport Layer

C. Network Layer

D. Physical Layer

2. What is the unit of data transmission at the physical layer?

A. Frame

B. Segment

C. Bit

D. Packet

3. Which of the following is NOT a guided transmission medium?

A. Twisted-pair cable

B. Coaxial cable

C. Optical fiber

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D. Infrared

4. In a circuit-switched network, what is established before the transmission


begins?

A. Signal

B. Path

C. Route

D. Virtual Circuit

5. The delay caused due to signal propagation in a medium is known as:

A. Queuing delay

B. Transmission delay

C. Propagation delay

D. Processing delay

E. All of the above

Question 2: - True or False [05 Marks]

1. The physical layer is concerned with bit-level transmission. (T/F)


2. Fiber optic cable offers higher bandwidth and less attenuation than copper
cables. (T/F)
3. Attenuation refers to the amplification of a signal over distance. (T/F)
4. The Internet uses circuit switching as the dominant switching technique.
(T/F)
5. Analog signals are discrete in nature. (T/F)

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Question 3: - Short Answer [10 Marks]

1. List and briefly explain three main functions of the physical layer.
2. Define propagation delay and give an example using the speed of light in
fiber (approx. 2×10⁸ m/s).
3. What are transmission impairments? Name and describe two types.

Best of Luck

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