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The document outlines key concepts in computer networking across five units: Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, and Application Layer. It covers definitions, functions, protocols, and differences between various networking models and technologies. Additionally, it discusses networking devices, error detection methods, routing techniques, and application protocols.

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CN Viva Question

The document outlines key concepts in computer networking across five units: Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, and Application Layer. It covers definitions, functions, protocols, and differences between various networking models and technologies. Additionally, it discusses networking devices, error detection methods, routing techniques, and application protocols.

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UNIT 1: Physical Layer

1. What is a computer network?

2. Explain LAN, WAN, and MAN with examples.

3. What are the different types of network topologies?

4. What is the difference between OSI and TCP/IP models?

5. Name the 7 layers of the OSI model and their functions.

6. What is a transmission medium? Give examples.

7. Differentiate between Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer architecture.

8. Name any four networking devices and their use (e.g., Hub, Switch, Router, Modem).

UNIT 2: Data Link Layer

1. What are the main functions of the data link layer?

2. What is framing? Why is it important?

3. What is error detection? Name any two techniques.

4. Explain CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) in simple terms.

5. What is Stop and Wait protocol? How does it work?

6. Difference between Go-Back-N and Selective Repeat ARQ.

7. What is Piggybacking in data transmission?

8. Explain Pure ALOHA vs. Slotted ALOHA.

9. What is the role of CSMA/CD in Ethernet?

10. What is IEEE 802.11 and its versions?

UNIT 3: Network Layer

1. What is the main function of the network layer?

2. Difference between IPv4 and IPv6.

3. What is subnetting? Why is it used?

4. What is NAT (Network Address Translation)?

5. Difference between static and dynamic routing.


6. What are the roles of ARP and RARP?

7. Explain Link State and Distance Vector Routing.

8. What is OSPF? How is it different from RIP?

9. What is Mobile IP and how does it help in MANET?

10. What is CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)?

UNIT 4: Transport Layer

1. What is process-to-process delivery?

2. Explain TCP vs. UDP.

3. What is socket programming?

4. What is congestion control? Name any two techniques.

5. What is the role of SCTP protocol?

6. What is Quality of Service (QoS)?

7. Explain Leaky Bucket and Token Bucket algorithm.

8. What are multiplexing and demultiplexing?

9. What is the difference between connection-oriented and connectionless service?

UNIT 5: Application Layer

1. What is the role of the application layer?

2. What is HTTP? What is its default port?

3. What is DNS? Why is it important?

4. What are SMTP, POP3, and IMAP used for?

5. Explain FTP and its purpose.

6. What is DHCP and how does it work?

7. What is SNMP and where is it used?

8. What is the difference between TELNET and SSH?

9. What is Web Caching?

10. What is network security? Name any two threats.

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