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Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Question Bank
SUBJECT CODE AND TITLE BCS502 COMPUTER NETWORKS
SCHEME 2022 BATCH 2022-26
SEMESTER & SECTION V
FACULTY NAME Mr.Ravi kumar S G
RBT
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Module 1
Define the term Data Communication. Mention the various components of
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Data communication system and its characteristics.
What are the three criteria necessary for an effective and efficient
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network?
What are the advantages of a multipoint connection over a point-to-point
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one?
4 Categorize the four basic topologies in terms of line configuration. 6 L2 CO1
Explain the different types of networks with advantages and
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disadvantages.
6 Explain the different types of direction of data flow. 5 L2 CO1
7 With a neat diagram explain the TCP/Ip protocol suit. 7 L1 CO1
8 Discuss the OSI 7-layer architecture. 6 L1 CO1
9 Compare and contrast TCP/Ip and OSI reference model.
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10 What are the three major classes of guided media? 7 L2
11 What is the purpose of cladding in an optical fiber? 5 L2 CO1
Compare and contrast a circuit-switched network and a packet-switched
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network.
List the three traditional switching methods. Which are the most
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common today?
Module 2
Briefly describe the services offered by data link layer. Which are the two sub
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layers of Data link layer.
2 What is single bit Error and Brust Error, explain with example 5 L2 CO2
Explain the significance of coding and Redundancy in Error detection
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and correction
With a neat flow diagram explain process of Error detection in block
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coding
Let k=2, n=3, given data word and code word in the table, explain how to
detect the codeword error
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00 000 10 101
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01 011 11 110
Explain Hamming distance with example, how it is identify with two pair
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of words
7 Bring out the difference between Linear Block codes and Hamming codes 6 L1 CO2
Assume sender sends data word 1011 and codeword created is 10111
8 which is send to the receiver, explain five cases to define parity check 5 L2 CO2
codes
9 With neat frame work explain parity check codes 6 L1 CO2
What are Cyclic codes, bring out its significance for encoder and decoder
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with example
11 With an example explain CRC Encoder and Decoder 6 L1 CO2
What is the Polynomials, explain how it is represented for binary words
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and how it is dividing one polynomial by Another
With an Example explain Cyclic code Encoder using polynomials and its
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Analysis techniques
14 Explain Hardwired design of the divisor in CRC 5 L2 CO2
15 Explain simulation of division in CRC encoder 5 L2 CO2
What is Framing in DLC, how it is used in character oriented protocol,
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byte stuffing and unstuffing, Bit stuffing and unstuffing
17 Explain Flow and Error Control in data link layer 6 L1 CO2
Explain Simple protocol, Stop and Wait Protocol with a neat block
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diagram
19 What is HDLC? How it configuration and transfer modes with framing 6 L1 CO2
20 Explain Point to Point Protocol and its frame format with a neat sketch 6 L1 CO2
Explain Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol and how it impact
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on password authentication protocol
Explain the classification of multiple accesses. Also list the various
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protocols in each category.
23 What is Aloha? How it impact on random access and explain its type 6 L1 CO2
A pure ALOHA network transmits 200 bits frames on shared channel
24 200kbpd, what will be the throughput if the system produces 1000, 500 6 L1 CO2
and 200 frames per sec?
25 With example differentiate between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA 6 L2 CO2
What is reservation, polling and Token passing, explain its significance
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in controlled Access
Module 3
1 With a neat layer explain communication at the network layer 7 L1 CO3
2 Write a short note on Packetizing, Routing and Forwarding 8 L1 CO3
Write a short note on
1. Error control
2. Flow control
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3. Congestion control
4. Quality of Services
5. Security
4 Explain Connectionless Service with a framework 5 L1 CO3
5 How Virtual Circuit Approach impact on Connection oriented services 6 L2 CO3
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Explain network layer performance, how delay, throughput os calculated
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for the same
How packet is loosed in the network and how it can be recovered before
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it reach to the receiver side
Why Address spacing is necessary, how it significance to hierarchy in
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addressing
Bring out the difference between classfull Addressing and Classless
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addressing
How address Mask is done for IP address, how it effect on interface
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number
What is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP) how it effect on
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DHCP message and operation
What is Network Address Resolution(NAT) how it helps in using one IP
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address
13 With a neat diagram explain Least Cost Routing 6 L2 CO3
14 Explain Distance Vector Routing algorithm 6 L1 CO3
Write a short note on
1. Count to infinity
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3. Split Horizon
4. Poison Reverse
5. Three Node Instability
16 Explain Dijkstra Algorithm, how it is impact in Link State Routing 4 L2 CO3
17 Explain Path Vector Routing with Algorithm or a node 5 L1 CO3
18 With a neat sketch explain internet structure 7 L2 CO3
19 Explain Routing Information Protocol 6 L1 CO3
20 With an Algorithm explain RIP implementation 7 L2 CO3
21 Explain Open Shortest Path First(OSPF) 7 L1 CO4
Explain Border Gateway Protocol Version 4 with a sample internet with
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four ASs
Bring out the difference between Operation of External eBGP and
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Internal iBGP
24 With a tree format explain Multicast Link State 5 L2 CO4
25 With a neat sketch explain IPv6 datagram packet format 6 L1 CO4
26 How IPv6 changes Differ from IPv4 5 L1 CO4
How payload impact in IPv6 datagram, explain with a neat block
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diagram
28 Explain extension header types in IPv6 6 L1 CO4
Module 4
1 With a neat diagram explain Logical connection at the transport layer 8 L1 CO4
How process to process communication, address port number and
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ICANN ranges impact on transport layer services
Explain the significance of Encapsulation and Decapsulation in socket
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addressing
4 With a neat diagram explain Multiplexing and demultiplexing 7 L2 CO4
5 How flow control can be down in transport layer 7 L2 CO4
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6 How Error control technique implemented in transport layer 5 L1 CO4
With a neat diagram explain different techniques of sliding window in
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transport layer
Mention the difference between connection less and connection oriented
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techniques in transport layer
With a neat sketch explain simple protocol and stop and wait protocol in
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transport layer
10 Explain GoBack N protocol in detail 4 L1 CO4
11 What is User Datagram Protocol. Explain its services and Application 5 L1 CO4
12 With a neat sketch explain Transmission Control Protocol services 6 L1 CO4
13 What feature is need for TCP, explain with examples 7 L1 CO4
14 How segment format and control field effects in TCP 7 L1 CO4
15 Explain connection establishment using three-way handshaking 7 L2 CO4
16 With a neat sketch explain the windows in TCP 6 L2 CO4
Explain the working model of Data flow and Flow control feedback in
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TCP
What are the factors need to control Error in TCP, explain the same with
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FSM model
29 Explain TCP congestion control with neat flow diagram 4 L2 CO4
20 With FSM model explain Reno TCP and how it differ from NewReno TCP 5 L1 CO4
Module 5
1 What are the logical connection required at Application Layer 6 L1 CO4
2 Explain Application Layer Paradigms need for Application Layer 5 L2 CO4
3 How Application interface impacts on Client Server programming 6 L2 CO4
4 How Application layer influence the services of the Transport Layer 5 L1 CO4
5 Bring out the difference Interactive communication using UDP and TCP 6 L3 CO4
6 With a neat Architecture diagram explain World Wide Web 4 L2 CO4
7 How web browser interact with web server 5 L2 CO4
Mention the difference between Static Document and Dynamic
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Document in Web
With an example explain Non-persistent Connection and Persistent
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Connection in HTTP
10 How FTP is maintained in the Application layer for client and server 7 L1 CO4
11 Explain the working model of Electronic Mail 6 L1 CO4
What are the procedure and protocol should made for Mail Transfer
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Phases
13 With a neat sketch explain POP3, how it impact on IMAP4 and MIME 9 L1 CO4
14 Explain MIME header, how it significant to Base64 conversion 4 L2 CO4
15 What is TELNET, How it difference in local and Remote logging 6 L2 CO4
16 What are the factor influence in Secure Shell 6 L2 CO4
Why Domain Name System need for Networking, What are the
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procedure need to follow to make this in Application level
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