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Chapter-2

The document outlines key concepts related to the physical layer in the TCP/IP reference model, including functions, multiplexing mechanisms, and switching techniques. It compares circuit switching and packet switching, discusses transmission media types, and addresses factors affecting media selection. Additionally, it covers ISDN, its development, working principles, and architecture.

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Chapter-2

The document outlines key concepts related to the physical layer in the TCP/IP reference model, including functions, multiplexing mechanisms, and switching techniques. It compares circuit switching and packet switching, discusses transmission media types, and addresses factors affecting media selection. Additionally, it covers ISDN, its development, working principles, and architecture.

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Physical Layer

Chapter-2 (8-Marks)
 List out the functions of physical layer in TCP/IP reference
model.
 Explain various types of multiplexing mechanism used in
communication. [5]
 Define switching and multiplexing. [2]
 Compare switching and multiplexing. [2]
 What do you mean by data switching? Explain about various
types of switching with practical implementation example. [8]
Differentiate between packet switching and virtual circuit
switching. [4]
 Compare circuit switching and packet switching. [3]
 What is switching? What are the various switching
techniques? Elaborate packet switching with a proper
diagram. [1+2+5]
 What are the factors to be considered while selecting media?
Compare different types of guided transmission media with
appropriate figures. [2+6]
 Define transmission media. Compare among twisted pair,
coaxial cable and fiber optic. [3+5]
 Describe guided and unguided media used in computer
network with their advantages. [8]
 What is transmission medium? Difference between
transmission medium with their merits and demerits. [1+7]
 What are the causes of packet delay in computer networks?

Prepared By Aliz Shrestha


 Define throughput. A network with bandwidth of 20 Mbps
can pass only an average of 18,000 frames per minute with
each frame carrying an average of 20,000 bits. Calculate the
throughput of this network. [1+3]
 What do you mean by ISDN and what is it contribution in the
field of data communication [3]
 Which telephone companies developed ISDN? Explain the
working principle of ISDN with its interface and functional
group. [2+6]
 Explain ISDN channels with architecture. [5]
 Explain the E1 Telephone hierarchy system. [4]

Prepared By Aliz Shrestha

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