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Data Communication and Computer Networks Important Questions

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for a course on Data Communication and Computer Networks, divided into five units covering various layers of networking. Each unit includes detailed topics such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, data link layer protocols, network layer routing algorithms, transport layer services, and application layer protocols like DNS and FTP. The document also includes both 10-mark and 5-mark questions for assessment purposes.

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Data Communication and Computer Networks Important Questions

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for a course on Data Communication and Computer Networks, divided into five units covering various layers of networking. Each unit includes detailed topics such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, data link layer protocols, network layer routing algorithms, transport layer services, and application layer protocols like DNS and FTP. The document also includes both 10-mark and 5-mark questions for assessment purposes.

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Data Communication and Computer Networks (DCCN)

UNIT – I: Introduction & Physical Layer (10 Marks Each)


1. Compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP reference models. Explain the
functionalities of each layer.
2. Explain the architecture and features of the X.25 protocol and Frame Relay in a
connection-oriented network.
3. Explain guided and unguided transmission media with diagrams and examples.
4. Discuss the components and working of the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN).
5. Describe the architecture and working of the mobile telephone system. Explain how
handoff and frequency reuse work.

UNIT – II: Data Link Layer & Medium Access Control (10 Marks Each)
6. Explain the design issues in the Data Link Layer. What are the services provided by
it?
7. Explain various error detection and correction techniques in the data link layer with
examples.
8. Discuss the sliding window protocol. Explain the Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat
mechanisms.
9. Explain the working of HDLC protocol with its frame structure and modes of
operation.
10. Explain multiple access protocols like ALOHA, CSMA/CD, and CSMA/CA.
Compare their performance.
11. Describe the working of Ethernet and Bluetooth under the medium access control
sublayer.

UNIT – III: Network Layer (10 Marks Each)


12. Describe the design issues of the network layer. How are these addressed in modern
networks?
13. Explain any two routing algorithms: Distance Vector and Link State. Compare their
performance.
14. What is congestion in networking? Explain various congestion control algorithms.
15. Explain the differences between IPv4 and IPv6. Describe their header formats and
advantages of IPv6.
16. What is Quality of Service (QoS)? Explain QoS techniques in the network layer.

UNIT – IV: Transport Layer (10 Marks Each)


17. Differentiate between connection-oriented and connectionless services in the transport
layer.
18. Explain the functions and features of the transport layer in detail.
19. Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols with respect to reliability, flow
control, and error control.
20. Explain TCP connection establishment and termination using a three-way handshake.
21. Write and explain the working of the Simple Transport Protocol (STP).

UNIT – V: Application Layer & Protocols (10 Marks Each)


22. Describe the structure and working of the Domain Name System (DNS).
23. Explain the architecture of the World Wide Web and how dynamic web documents
are handled using HTTP.
24. Explain the working of electronic mail protocols. Describe the architecture of SMTP.
25. Write a short note on the following application layer protocols:
a) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
b) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
c) Telnet
UNIT – I: Introduction & Physical Layer (5 Marks Each)
1. Differentiate between connection-oriented and connectionless services with examples.
2. Compare the OSI and TCP/IP reference models.
3. Write short notes on the X.25 and Frame Relay networks.
4. Explain any two guided transmission media with their advantages and disadvantages.
5. What is the public switched telephone network (PSTN)? Explain its components
briefly.

UNIT – II: Data Link Layer & Medium Access Sublayer (5 Marks Each)
6. What are the main design issues of the data link layer?
7. Explain any two error detection techniques used at the data link layer.
8. Briefly describe the sliding window protocol with an example.
9. Differentiate between HDLC and PPP protocols.
10. What is the hidden terminal problem in wireless networks? How is it solved?

UNIT – III: Network Layer (5 Marks Each)


11. Write short notes on distance vector and link state routing algorithms.
12. What is congestion? Explain any one congestion control technique.
13. What is IPv6? List any three differences between IPv4 and IPv6.
14. Define internetworking. How is it achieved?
15. What is Quality of Service (QoS)? Why is it important in networks?

UNIT – IV: Transport Layer (5 Marks Each)


16. List and explain any three services provided by the transport layer.
17. Differentiate between TCP and UDP protocols.
18. Write a short note on the elements of transport protocols.
19. What is port addressing? Give an example.
20. Explain the concept of flow control at the transport layer.

UNIT – V: Application Layer (5 Marks Each)


21. What is DNS? Explain its purpose and structure.
22. Explain the architecture of the World Wide Web.
23. Differentiate between static and dynamic web documents.
24. What is FTP? Explain its working briefly.
25. Write short notes on SMTP and SNMP protocols.

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