Module 1

1. Explain different Network Components in detail.

2. Explain different categories of Network.
3. Name the four basic network topologies, and write an advantage of each type.
4. Which are various categories of network? What are some of the factors that determine
whether a communication system is a LAN or WAN?
5. What is connection -oriented connection? How is it different from a connectionless
connection?
6. What is the necessity of layering architecture in computer networks?
7. Describe different Addresses (MAC address, IP address, Port address, Specific address)
used in networking with examples.
8. Explain the need for layered architecture in communication systems. Also discuss the
functions of layers in the OSI reference model.
9. Explain TCP/IP Protocol Suite. Distinguish between OSI model and TCP/IP model.
10. Explain the functions of a) Data Link layer b) Network layer c) Physical layer
d)Transport layer

Module 2
1.Explain POP3 and IMAP protocols in detail.
2. Explain Client Server Process in detail.
3 Explain Domain Name Space in detail
4.Illustrate how TELNET allows users for Remote logging on the Internet.
5.In the client server paradigm, explain why a server should be run all the time, but a client can
be run whenever it is needed.
6. Draw communication flow diagram of client server process.
7.Explain Domain Name System. How it works?
8. Explain issues and vulnerabilities related to the application layer.
9.Illustrate how electronic mail allows users to exchange messages on the Internet

Module 3
1.Illustrate the scenarios for establishing a connection using a state transition diagram in TCP?
(All cases- connection establishment, connection termination and data transfer )
2.Illustrate the three protocol scenarios for establishing a connection using a 3-way handshake in
TCP?
3.Explain UDP header in detail.
4.Explain TCP header in detail
5.Problems based on TCP and UDP header.
6.Explain how TCP provides flow control mechanisms in detail.
7. Explain the use of windows in TCP with examples.
9.Explain TCP features.
10. Illustrate the protocol scenarios for establishing a connection using a 3-way handshake in TCP?
11.Explain TCP services
12.Differentiate between TCP and UDP.
13.Explain transport layer services
14 Explain Silly window syndrome. And how can it be avoided?
15.Explain different congestion detection and congestion avoidance policies in TCP.
16.Explain issues and vulnerabilities related to the transport layer.
Chapter-4
1. Explain the differences between classful and classless IPv4 addressing.
2. Describe the purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT) and its types.
3. What is subnetting in IPv4 addressing? Explain its significance.
4. Discuss the advantages of IPv6 over IPv4.
5. Describe the structure of an IPv4 datagram and explain the importance of fragmentation in
IPv4.
6. Explain how fragmentation is done in IPV4
7. Explain the concept of interior routing protocols and provide examples.
8. Explain the concept of Exterior routing protocols and provide examples.
9. What are extension headers in IPv6? Explain their purpose.
10. List and briefly explain the vulnerabilities associated with the Internet Protocol layer.
11. What is the difference between interior and exterior routing protocols?
12. Explain the packet format of an IPv6 address.
13. Problems on classful and classless address.
14. Problems on subnetting.
15. Problems on IP header.
16. Routing protocols like distance vector, link state, RIP, BGP etc.
17. Discuss the vulnerabilities related to the network layer.

Chapter-5
1. Explain the types of errors that can occur in data transmission.
2. What do you mean by single bit, multiple bit and burst errors? How is it controlled.
3. Describe the working of a parity check for error detection.
4. What is Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)? Explain its use in error detection.
5. Problems on CRC
6. Explain the Hamming code procedure for error detection and correction.
7. Problems on Hamming code.
8. What is a checksum? How is it used for error detection?
9. Different sliding window protocol.
10. Flow control protocols like- leaky bucket, token bucket algorithm
11. Explain the HDLC (High-Level Data Link Control) protocol and its features.
12. Explain the differences between Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI in wired LANs.
13. Discuss the vulnerabilities related to the data link layer

Chapter-6
1. Describe the process of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversions.
2. What is multiplexing? Explain the types of multiplexing commonly used in
communication.
3. What is spread spectrum, and how is it used in communication systems?
4. List the different types of transmission media used in networking. Explain the basic
properties of each.
5. What are the key factors that affect the performance of a communication channel?
6. Discuss the vulnerabilities and challenges associated with the physical layer of
communication networks.
7. Explain different multiplexing techniques like Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
and Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM). How do they help in optimizing the
use of communication channels?
8. Discuss the working principles and applications of spread spectrum techniques, such
as Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS).
9. Describe the different types of transmission media used in networks (e.g., coaxial
cables, fiber optics, twisted pair cables, wireless channels). Compare their
advantages, disadvantages, and applications.
10. State and compare different wireless communication media.
11. Explain different types of guided and unguided transmission media.
12. Discuss the vulnerabilities related to the physical layer of communication networks.
What are the issues that can impact signal transmission, such as noise, interference,
and attenuation?