Diploma in

Computer Engineering

Data Communication and

Networking
 An Overview of Major Computer & Technology Disciplines

Computer Engineering is a branch of engineering

that integrates several fields of computer science and
electronic engineering required to develop computer
hardware and software. Computer engineers design,
test, implement and maintain computer software and
hardware systems.

Information Technology (IT) is the use of computers

to store or retrieve data and information. IT is typically
used within the context of business operations as
opposed to personal or entertainment technologies. An
information technology system (IT system) is generally
an information system, a communications system.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence

demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural
intelligence displayed by humans or animals. AI
applications include advanced web search engines,
recommendation systems used by YouTube, Amazon
and Netflix, Siri or Alexa, Tesla, and strategic game
systems (such as chess and Go).

Cloud Computing & Big Data is the on-demand

availability of computer system resources, especially
data storage (cloud storage) and computing power,
without direct active management by the user. Big data
is a field that treats ways to analyze, systematically
extract information from, or otherwise, deal with data
sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by
traditional data-processing application software.

Gaming and Animation is the process of

developing/designing a game. The effort is
undertaken by a developer, ranging from a single
person to an international team dispersed across the
globe. Animation is a method in which figures are
manipulated to appear as moving images. Various
tools available in the market today, ease out the tasks
of game development and animation.
 Disclaimer
This handbook is compiled to provide subject information to the students. Every
effort has been made to avoid errors & omissions and ensure accuracy. Any error
noted may be brought to the notice of the compiler, which shall be taken care of
in the updated edition of this handbook. The sources of information/material are
provided in the appendix.
The information contained in this handbook is strictly for education and learning
purposes and not for any commercial use.
Furthermore, The University reserves the right to unilaterally and without
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Evaluation Methodology
Theory Marks
PA: Progressive Assessment
Units’ examinations will be conducted during the semester. Each unit examination is
compulsory. Unit examination may be taken from objectives, short questions, long questions,
etc.

Unit-1 Exam: Maximum Marks 10

Unit-2 Exam: Maximum Marks 10
Unit-3 Exam: Maximum Marks 10
Unit-4 Exam: Maximum Marks 10
_________________________________________
Total Marks 40

ESE: End Semester Exam

End semester examination will be conducted from all Five (5) units and it is compulsory. It
may be taken in the form of objectives, short questions, long questions etc.

End Semester Exam: Maximum Marks 50

CA: Continuous Assessment

Continuous assessment will be evaluated from the activity assigned in the semester and the
attendance of that particular subject.

Activity Assessment / Attendance: Maximum Marks 10

Practical Marks
PV: Practical Viva
Practical viva will be conducted through group task. Thereafter viva will be conducted
individually based on the given task of the concerned subject.

Practical Viva: Maximum Marks 30

TW: Term Work

Term work will be considered from the assignment and laboratory work done by the student
during the semester of that particular subject.

Term Work: Maximum Marks 20

About Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a classification of the different objectives and skills that educators set
for their students (learning objectives). The taxonomy was proposed in 1956 by Benjamin
Bloom, an educational psychologist at the University of Chicago. The terminology has been
recently updated to include the following six levels of learning. These 6 levels can be used to
structure the learning objectives, lessons, and assessments of your course.
1. Remembering: Retrieving, recognizing, and recalling relevant knowledge from long‐
term memory.
2. Understanding: Constructing meaning from oral, written, and graphic messages through
interpreting, exemplifying, classifying, summarizing, inferring, comparing, and
explaining.
3. Applying: Carrying out or using a procedure for executing, or implementing.
4. Analyzing: Breaking material into constituent parts, determining how the parts relate to
one another and to an overall structure or purpose through differentiating, organizing, and
attributing.
5. Evaluating: Making judgments based on criteria and standards through checking and
critiquing.
6. Creating: Putting elements together to form a coherent or functional whole; reorganizing
elements into a new pattern or structure through generating, planning, or producing.
Data Communication & Networking

DATA COMMUNICATION &

NETWORKING

Prepared and Compiled by

CE & IT Department
Data Communication and Networking

Course
Course Title Data Communication & Networking

Course Type HSSC BSC ESC PCC OEC PEC

Legends: HSSC: Humanities and Social Sciences Courses
BSC: Basic Science Courses
ESC: Engineering Science Courses
PCC: Program Core Courses
OEC: Open Elective Courses
PEC: Program Elective Courses

Teaching and Evaluation Scheme

Evaluation Scheme
Teaching Hours / Week
Theory Marks Practical Marks
Theory
Total Marks
L T P ESE CA PA Total PV TW Total
Credit
3 - 2 4 50 10 40 100 30 20 50 150

Legends: ESE: End Semester Exam

CA: Continuous Assessment (Attendance + Activity)
PA: Progressive Assessment
PV: Practical Viva
TW: Term Work

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Contents
Unit Learning %
Topics Sub-Topics Hours
No. Outcomes Weightage
1.1 Introduction • Understand
1.2 Computer the
Network significance of
1.3 Standards data
Organizations for communicatio
Data n and the
Communication significance of
1.4 Types of Area computer
Networks networking.
Data
1 Communication
1.5 Line • Categorize 15% 7
Configuration network based
: Introduction
and Its on physical
classification scope.
1.6 Types of • Study various
Network circuit
Topologies arrangements
1.7 Data Flow for data
modes: Simplex, communicatio
Half-Duplex, n.
Full-Duplex
2.1 Introduction • Study guided
Transmission 2.2 Guided Media and unguided
2 15% 7
Media 2.3 Unguided Media transmission
media.
3.1 Introduction • Understand
3.2 Repeater the terms
3.3 Hub related to
3.4 Bridge networking
Network
3 3.5 Switch devices. 25% 10
Devices 3.6 Router • Working on
3.7 Gateways various
network
devices.
4.1 Network Model • Study all
Based on layers of OSI
Layered and
Architecture TCP/IP
4.2. OSI Model Model.
4.3. TCP/IP Model • Understand
4 Layered Models 4.4. Connection- the functions 25% 10
oriented and of each layer.
Connectionless • Connection-
Approach oriented
4.5. Comparison of connectionles
OSI Model and s
TCP/IP Model Approach.

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4.1. IP Protocol • Learn IP

4.2. Addressing addressing
Schemes schemes.
4.3. Subnet and • Learn IPv4
Masking and IPv6
IP Protocol and 4.4. DNS protocol.
5 Network 4.5. Email • Study subnet 20% 8
Applications Protocols and usage of
4.6. FTP subnet
4.7. HTTP masking.
• Study various
network
applications
Total
42
Hours

Suggested Specification Table with Hours

Distribution of Topics
According to Bloom’s
Unit Teaching
Chapter Name Taxonomy
No. Hours
R U App C E An
% % % % % %
1 Data Communication: Introduction 8 35 40 25 - - -
2 Transmission Media 7 30 35 35 - - -
3 Network Devices 10 25 35 35 - - 5
4 Layered Models 10 35 40 20 - 5 -
5 IP Protocol and Network Applications 7 25 30 40 - 5 -
Legends: R: Remembering C: Creating
U: Understanding E: Evaluating
App: Applying An: Analyzing
Textbooks
1. Data Communications & Networking by Behrouz [Link], Tata McGraw-Hill.
Reference Books
1. Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, PrenticeHall India.
2. Data & Computer Communications by William Stallings, Pearson.
3. Computer Networks: A Top Down Approach by Behrouz A. Forouzan., Tata
McGraw-Hill
Open Sources (Website, Video, Movie)
1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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Introduction
Computer engineers have to learn the basics of networking. The course focuses on
understanding the services being offered at each layer of the network protocol suite. To have
an understanding of different network protocols, network metrics, and different applications
of the Internet and build network using network simulation tool. The students will understand
the fundamental concepts of networking. This course deals with understanding data
communication and its components.

Objectives
✓ To be able to understand fundamental concepts of communication networks like
network devices, topologies, types of network, addressing mechanism and routing.
✓ To make students familiar with services and functionalities offered at each layer.
✓ Learn various protocols at data link layer, network layer, transport layer & application
layer.

Subject’s Learning Outcomes

This course is aimed to make students be familiar the working of a network, transmission media
and network devices that help in data communication. Learn various protocols at data link
layer, network layer, transport layer & application layer. The entire course is divided into
various units in such a way that students will learn the paradigm related to network in dept. To
familiarize with the basic taxonomy & terminology of data communication and networking
using the concept of layered approach. Build an understanding of modern network
architectures from design and performance perspective. A special track is organized as a series
of theory and laboratory sessions, hands-on practical workshops, various complex
programming activities, assignments, and various evaluations throughout this course which
empowers students to solve and execute almost if not all programming problems.

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Data Communication:
Introduction

Practical List

1. To study about different Physical equipment used for networking.

2. Implementation and comparison of topologies using Cisco packet tracer.
3. Creating a Network topology using Cisco packet tracer software.
4. o study about different Physical equipment used for networking.
Short Questions

Q. Bloom’s
No. Sample Questions Taxonomy
1. Name all the components of Data communication? Remember
2. What is Computer Network? Remember
3. What is network topology? Remember
When _______ devices are arranged in a mesh topology,
4. Apply
each device needs seven input/output ports
5. Define Multipoint line configuration. Understand
6. In which topology a secondary hub can connect to a Remember
central hub?
7. When Six devices are arranged in mesh topology, each Apply
device needs __________ input/output ports.
8. Write full form of following standard organizations: Remember
(a) ISOC (b) IEEE (c) ANSI (d) EIA
9. Give the major drawback of ring topology. Remember
10. List the examples for transmission mode. Understand

Long Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. What are the characteristics of Data communication? Remember
2. Name the various standard organizations. Explain any two. Remember
3. What are the applications of Computer Networks? Understand
4. Explain Bus Topology with neat diagram. Understand

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5. Explain Mesh Topology with neat diagram. Understand

6. Explain types of networks according to scope with neat diagram. Remember

Essential Assignments

1. Define Computer Network. List advantages and disadvantages of Computer Network.

2. Define the following: (1) Network (2) Protocol (3) Line Configuration (4) Topology
(5) IEEE (6) ISO (7) Half duplex

3. Compare LAN, WAN, MAN on the following points: Distance, Speed, Protocol.
4. What is network topology? Give the list of network topology? Explain any two in detail.
5. Compare Bus, Star and Ring Topology.

Desirable Assignments

6. State different types of topologies. Explain any two in detail.

7. State the types of Data Flow modes.

Activities
l
1. You have two computers connected by an Ethernet hub at home. Is this a LAN, a MAN,
or a WAN? Explain your reason.
2. Using the site [Link]/, discuss the different types of RFCs.

Learning Outcomes

❖ Understand the significance of data communication and the significance of computer

networking.
❖ Categorize network based on physical scope.
❖ Study various circuit arrangements for data communication.
❖ Study of various computer network topologies.
❖ Data communication flow during communication of two devices.

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Transmission Media

Practical List

1. Study of preparing network cables for connection of networks using guided media.
2. Demonstrate the use of different cables in Cisco Packet Tracer.

Short Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Give the definition of Guided media. Remember
2. Which cable has an inner conductor and an outer conductor Remember
separated by insulation?
3. State the types of Fiber-optic cable. Remember
4. What is the significance of using Terminator in Bus topology? Apply
5. Which is most frequently used UTP connector? Understand
6. Give the definition of Unguided media. Remember
7. Which factor makes fiber optic cable better than Twisted pair Remember
cable?
8. How many pairs of cable are there in twisted pair cable? Apply
9. What is the diameter of thinnet coaxial cable? Remember
10. List the types of unguided media. Understand

Long Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Explain Radio wave transmission in detail. Remember
2. Explain Micro wave transmission in detail. Remember
3. Explain Shielded twisted pair cable in detail with diagram. Understand
4. Explain Co-Axial cable in detail with diagram. Understand

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5. Explain Thinnet and Thicknet. Understand

6. Explain Infrared transmission in detail. Remember

Essential Assignments

1. Define Transmission Media and explain the classification of transmission media.

2. Explain multimode and single mode fiber optic cable.
3. Explain unshielded twisted pair cable with diagram.
4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of coaxial cable.
5. Explain different types of Propagation Modes.

Desirable Assignments

1. Explain Fiber Optic cable with diagram.

2. Explain any two types of Unguided Media.

Activities

1. Perform a comparative study of all the different types of transmission media according
to their characteristics, data rate and use.

Learning Outcomes

❖ Knowledge about skills like cable crimping and testing and EIA/TIA standards.
❖ Study guided and unguided transmission media.

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Network Devices

Practical List

1. To study different internetworking devices in a computer network.

2. To configure Routers, Switches and End Devices.
3. Demonstrate PDU Transmission using Static and Dynamic Routing Protocol in packet
tracer.
4. Create a simple network using Cisco packet tracer where hub is used to connect a star
network and replace it with a switch. Also observe the PDU transmission and note the
changes in simulation mode.

Short Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Which is the major drawback of a hub? Remember
2. State the types of router. Remember
3. Which type of bridge has self-updating feature? Remember
4. Which network device operates in all seven layers of OSI model? Remember
5. Which device is called protocol converter? Understand
6. State the main switching strategies? Remember
7. Which router creates table automatically? Remember
8. State the types of switch. Remember
9. "Repeater is like an Amplifier" – True or False Remember
10. Define network device. Understand

Long Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Explain HUB in detail. Remember

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2. Explain Router in detail. Remember

3. Explain Gateway in detail. Understand
4. Give the difference between switch and hub. Understand

Essential Assignments

1. Explain following terms: (1) Repeater (2) Bridge (3) Switch (4) Router
(5) Gateway (6) Multicasting.
2. Explain Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switch. Give its Advantage and Disadvantage
3. What is routing? Which information can store in a routing table? Explain
various routing techniques.
4. Explain types of Bridges in detail.
5. Explain working principles of Gateways.

Desirable Assignments

1. Give the difference between layer 2 switches and layer 3 switches.

2. Give the difference between switch and router.
3.

Activities

1. Implement a network using router and demonstrate the steps to configure router.

Learning Outcomes

❖ Understand the terminologies related to networking devices.

❖ Working on various network devices.
❖ Comparison of various network devices.

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Layered Models

Practical List

1. To study the different networking model and prepare a report on OSI networking model
describing features and functions of all the layers included in OSI model.
2. To study the different networking model and prepare a report on TCP/IP networking
model describing features and functions of all the layers included in TCP/IP model.

Short Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. List the layers of OSI model in correct order. Remember
2. List the various services at Application layer. Remember
3. Give the definition of OSI model. Remember
In the layer hierarchy as the data packet moves from the upper to
4. Apply
the lower layers, headers are ____________
5. Which layer is responsible for packet sequencing and requests for Understand
retransmission?
6. Give the advantages of TCP/IP model. Remember
7. Give the dis-advantages of TCP/IP model. Remember
8. In the layer hierarchy, as a data packet moves from the lower to Apply
the upper layers, headers are ___________
9. Encryption takes place at which layer? Remember
10. Which layer handles the formatting of application data so that it Understand
will be readable by the destination system?

Long Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Explain OSI model in detail with neat diagram. Understand
2. Explain the functions of Physical layer in OSI model. Understand
3. Explain the functions of Network layer in the OSI model. Understand

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4. Explain the functions of any two layers in TCP/IP model. Understand

5. Give the advantages and dis-advantages of OSI model. Remember
6. Give the comparison of Connection Oriented & Connectionless Remember
Services.

Essential Assignments

1. Give the comparison of OSI and TCP/IP model.

2. Explain the functions of Transport layer in the OSI model.
3. Give the comparison of connection-oriented & connectionless services.
4. Explain the functions of Presentation layer in the OSI model.
5. Explain Data Link layer with its sub-layer in detail.

Desirable Assignments

1. Explain the functions of Application layer in OSI model.

2. Explain working of OSI Model.

Activities

1. Two different groups of students will form a model/chart on the networking models;
OSI and TCP/IP and discuss usage of each of the networking model.

Learning Outcomes

❖ Study all layers of OSI and TCP/IP Model.

❖ Understand the functions of each layer.
❖ Connection-oriented connectionless approach.
❖ Compare major features of OSI and TCP/IP Model.

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IP Protocol and
Network Applications

Practical List

1. To study the working of Basic Networking Commands.

2. To assign IP address to PC connected to the internet.
3. To connect the computers in Local Area Network.
4. Demonstrate VLAN in given Network using packet tracer.
5. Demonstrate Network Application layer protocols.

Short Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. List the layers of OSI Model in correct order. Remember
2. List the various services at Application layer. Remember
3. Give the definition of OSI model. Remember
In the layer hierarchy as the data packet moves from the upper to
4. Apply
the lower layers, headers are ____________
5. Which layer is responsible for packet sequencing and requests for Understand
retransmission?
6. Give the advantages of TCP/IP model. Remember
7. Give the dis-advantages of TCP/IP model. Remember
8. In the layer hierarchy, as a data packet moves from the lower to Apply
the upper layers, headers are ___________
9. Encryption takes place at which layer? Remember
10. Which layer handles the formatting of application data so that it Understand
will be readable by the destination system?

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Long Questions

Q. Bloom’s
Sample Questions
No. Taxonomy
1. Explain HTTP in detail. Understand
2. Explain different types of IP addressing schemes. Understand
3. Explain E-mail Delivery system. Understand

Essential Assignments

1. Differentiate IPV4 and IPV6 and also explain features of IPv6 in detail.
2. Explain DNS (Domain Name System) in detail.
3. Explain different E-mail protocols with their functions.
4. Explain FTP in detail.
5. Explain following terms: (1) Subnet (2) Subnet Masking (3) HTTP (4) MIME
(5) HTTPs (6) MAC address.

Desirable Assignments

6. Explain IPv4 Header and its functions.

7. Explain Classful Addressing in detail.
8. Explain IPv6 Header and its functions.

Activities

1. Convert IPv4 address from binary to dotted-decimal notation: 10000001 00001011

00001011 11101111.
2. Find the error in IPv4 addresses (a) [Link] (b) [Link].19

Learning Outcomes

❖ Learn IP addressing schemes.

❖ Learn IPv4 and IPv6 protocol.
❖ Study subnet and usage of subnet masking.
❖ Study various network applications.

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 Quotes from Pioneers

“The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that

you do not really even notice it, so it is part of everyday life.”
- Bill Gates, Co-Founder, Microsoft.

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They

somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Everything else is secondary.”
- Steve Jobs, Co-Founder, Apple Inc.

“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure.

Only the paranoid survives.”
- Andy Grove, Former Chairman & CEO, Intel.

“If you are changing the world, you are working on important
things. You’re excited to get up in the morning.”
- Larry Page, Co-Founder, Google & Alphabet Inc.

“Progress is often equal to the difference between mind and

mindset.”
- N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman Emeritus, Infosys.

“The only way to learn new programming language is by

writing programs in it.”
- Dennis Ritchie, Co-Creator of C Programming.

“Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second

time in the real world.”
- Azim Premji, Founder Chairman, Wipro.

“The digital world has power because it has dynamic

information, but it's important that we stay human instead of
being another machine sitting in front of a machine.”
- Pranav Mistry, President & CEO of STAR Labs.
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