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Data Communication & Computer Networks

The document outlines various topics related to Data Communication and Computer Networks, categorized into three sections: very short type questions, short answer type questions, and long answer type questions. It covers fundamental concepts such as data link layer functions, network topologies, multiplexing, transmission media comparisons, and the OSI reference model. Additionally, it discusses routing, networking models, and guided transmission media, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.

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Data Communication & Computer Networks

The document outlines various topics related to Data Communication and Computer Networks, categorized into three sections: very short type questions, short answer type questions, and long answer type questions. It covers fundamental concepts such as data link layer functions, network topologies, multiplexing, transmission media comparisons, and the OSI reference model. Additionally, it discusses routing, networking models, and guided transmission media, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.

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Data Communication & Computer Networks

Section A – Very Short Type (3 marks each)

★★ Role / function of the Data Link Layer​


★★ Define network topology and name/types​
★★ What is multiplexing?​
★★ Distinguish analog vs digital transmission​
★★ What is an Open System?​
★★ List / name IEEE standards (e.g., [Link])​
★★ Purpose / function of the Physical Layer​
★★ Define computer network and its primary goals

★ Define LAN and WAN​


★ Define routing in computer networks​
★ LAN classification based on reach​
★ Function of Bridge vs Router​
★ Line of Sight Transmission with example​
★ Difference between STP and UTP​
★ Differentiate bridge and gateway​
★ Short note on Token Passing​
★ Distinguish FDM and TDM (one sentence)​
★ What does IEEE stand for?​
★ Define Gateway and how it differs from Router

Section B – Short Answer Type (9 marks each)

★★★★★ Explain Circuit Switching, Packet Switching, and Message Switching with
differences / examples / advantages‑disadvantages

★★★★ Compare transmission media (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber Optics) –


characteristics, selection factors, advantages/disadvantages

★★★ Explain network topologies (Bus, Star, Ring, Tree, Hybrid) with selection
factors​
★★★ Compare LAN vs WAN (media, topology, speed, distance, cost)​
★★★ Explain Polling, Token Passing, Contention (access methods) – mechanism,
fairness, scenarios

★★ Explain OSI reference model – list layers and their primary functions​
★★ Explain multiplexing (FDM, TDM, STDM) – differences​
★★ Discuss IEEE standards – necessity, developments, examples

★ Compare centralized, distributed, collaborative networking models (architecture,


advantage, limitation, example)​
★ Describe Fewest‑Hops and Type‑of‑Service routing (path selection, congestion,
suitability, gateway update)

Section C – Long Answer Type (12.5 marks each)

★★★★★ Explain the ISO‑OSI 7‑layer reference model in detail – functions, PDUs,
protocols, encapsulation, real‑world relevance​
★★★★★ Compare OSI and TCP/IP models – layer‑by‑layer mapping, differences,
internet structure, advantages/limitations​
★★★★★ Describe the structure and layers of the Internet – hierarchical
architecture, protocol stack, internetworking problems, roles of
bridges/routers/gateways

★★★★ Explain analog and digital transmission – theoretical basis (Nyquist,


Shannon), bandwidth, modulation, why digital is favored; includes multiplexing
(FDM/TDM/STDM)​
★★★★ Explain routing in the Network Layer – routing algorithms (Fewest‑Hops,
Type of Service, updating gateway info), gateways, bridges, routers

★★★ Explain multiplexing techniques (FDM, TDM, STDM) in detail – differentiate,


examples

★★ Evaluate network topologies (Bus, Star, Ring, Tree, Hybrid) – structure, fault
tolerance, scalability, cost, selection factors, recommendation​
★★ Explain Data Link Layer in depth – addressing, Media Access Methods (MAC),
Logical Link Control (LLC), framing, differences from Physical Layer​
★★ Explain networking models (centralized, distributed, collaborative) – evaluation,
applications, examples​
★★ Explain guided transmission media (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber Optics) –
characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, selection factors, line‑of‑sight, satellites

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