DATA COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORK

IMP BANK FOR THEORY EXAMINATION

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CHAPTER-1 (Fundamentals of Data Communication & Computer Network)

1. Define computer network and state applications of computer network.

2. Define bit rate and baud rate.
3. Define following term: i) Protocol, ii )Bandwidth
4. Explain components of data communication with neat diagram.
5. Differentiate between LAN and WAN
6. Differentiate between analog signal and digital signal
7. Describe various modes of data communication.
8. State the advantages / benefits of computer network.
9. Classify computer network on Geography.
10. Describe ADC and DAC.

CHAPTER-2 (Transmission Media and Switching)

1. Define guided media with its examples.

2. Compare guided and unguided media.
3. State types of Multiplexing.
4. List four unguided media.
5. Draw neat diagram of twisted pair cable and state its types.
6. Describe UTP and STP on basis of noise, easy of handling, cost and speed.
7. Draw neat sketch of fiber optics cable give transmission characteristics of fiber optics
cable. State its applications.
8. Explain Satellite Communication.
9. Explain TDM with the help of diagram.
10. Define multiplexing
11. Compare TDM and FDM.
12. Explain with neat diagram working of circuit switching.
13. Compare circuit switching and packet switching network.
14. List the types of guided media.
15. Write down the steps to prepare crossover and straight cable using twisted pair cable.
16. Explain the propagation modes in fibre optic cable.
17. Describe the multiplexing techniques.
18. Compare wired and wireless transmission media.
19. Explain why circuit switching is preferred over packet switching in voice communication.
20. State characteristics and applications of fiber optic cable.

CHAPTER-3 (Error Detection and Correction)

1. Enlist types of errors.

2. Compare CRC and VRC.
3. Explain Hamming code.
4. Explain VRC with example.
5. Explain working of CRC with example.
6. List IEEE 802X standards for network.
7. Classify mobile generations.
8. Describe Bluetooth architecture with neat diagram.
9. Draw and explain architecture of 802.11 wireless LAN.
10. Describe various mobile generations.
11. Describe line of slight transmission.
12. Explain LRC with example.
13. Explain ESS architecture with diagram.

CHAPTER-4 (Network Communication Models)

1. List classes of IP address with their ranges.

2. State functions of Network layer.
3. Draw OSI Model
4. List Application layer Protocols.
5. Compare IPv4 and IPv6.
6. Describe the functions of each layer in OSI reference model.
7. Draw and explain layered architecture of OSI reference model.
8. Draw and explain TCP/IP model.
9. Explain ARP, subnetting , supernetting with example.
10. Explain process of DHCP configuration.
11. Difference between Classful and Classless Addressing.
12. Difference between TCP and UDP.
13. Explain data encapsulation in OSI reference model.
14. Explain physical addressing and logical addressing.
15. Write down the procedure to configure the TCP/IP network layer services.
16. Compare OSI and TCP/IP model.

CHAPTER- 5 (Network Topologies and Network Devices)

1. Define the term network topology.

2. List different types of network connecting devices.
3. Write difference between repeater and router.
4. State the functions of modem and repeater.
5. Explain with neat sketch working of router and switch.
6. Describe wireless infrastructure components in detail.
7. Differentiate between router and Switch with respect to layer, port, device type and
speed.
8. Explain working of the following topologies.
I) Star
ii) Mesh
9. Design network layout for organization with five dept. (ten users each)
10. Consider a network with 8 computers which network architecture should be used peer to
peer or client server? Justify your answer.
11. Explain with diagram client server and peer to peer network architecture.
12. Compare client server and peer to peer network architechture.
13. Compare hub and switch.
14. Explain the working of star, ring and bus topology.
15. Explain the working of router with diagram.

Logical Questions (6 Marks)

1. Design a network of Class C with network address 192.168.10.2 with 2
subnets. State the subnet mask used and subnet addresses.
2. Design a network with 15 host divided into 3 equal size subnetwork each with
different network topology (i.e. Bus, Star, Ring). Connect these subnetwork with
suitable network device. Specify IP address to each subnetwork with its
broadcast and network address.
3. Design suitable network layout for an organisation with six department (5 user
each), shared printer server and network server. List all components in layout.
4. Give class and subnet address of following IP address : (i) 221.45.15.68 (ii)
128.1.1.30 (iii) 10.145.14.68 (iv) 191.168.0.1
5. Explain the working of parent-child topology with neat labelled diagram of
topology considering central hub with nodes & hub connected to it. Also state it’s
applications.
6. A small educational organization situated within a single building want to create
a network to share the information of its 5 departments among them, for this
network no centralized management is required, also no security is required.
Which network is suitable for such organization ? Justify.
7. Draw a neat labelled sketch of hybrid topology connecting one star network of 4
computers, one ring network of 5 computers and one bus network of 5
computers.
8. Design a Class ‘C’ Network with network address 192.156.5.0 with 2 subnets.
State the subnet mask and subnet address.
9. Suggest suitable network layout for an organization’s office in a building of 5
floors. Each floor needs 20 machines and 2 printers. Identify appropriate
topology & connecting devices.
10. For a trading firm organization with 50 users, draw network architecture design
of wireless LAN. State devices used and its specifications.