Academic Year 2025-2026
I Mid Examination (Set-1)
Course Name CN Course Code 23CSCST5020
Branch & CSE Date 09-09-2025
Semester
Time 90 Mins Max. Marks 30
Answer the Following
S.N Questions Mar C BT PO
o. ks O L &
PSO
1 A Define LAN, MAN, and WAN with one example 5 1 1 PO1
each. PSO
1
B Explain the different topologies of the network. 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
OR
2 A Explain in detail about OSI/ISO reference model. 5 1 2 PO2
PSO
1
B Write short notes on coaxial cable. 5 1 2 PO2
PSO
1
3 A Explain different design issues of the data link layer. 5 2 2 PO2
PSO
1
B Explain the working of One-bit sliding window 5 2 2 PO1
protocol with an example. PSO
1
OR
4 A Compare fixed-size framing and variable-size framing 5 2 4 PO1
with neat diagrams. PSO
1
B Describe Go-Back-N ARQ protocol with a neat 5 2 2 PO2
diagram. PSO
1
5 A Compare OSI and TCP/IP models in terms of layers 5 1 4 PO5
and functionality PSO
1
B Explain stop-and-wait protocol with sliding window 5 2 2 PO2
concept. PSO
1
OR
6 A Explain twisted pair cable with its advantages. 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
B Explain the role of the Data Link Layer in HDLC 5 2 2 PO5
with frame structure PSO
1
Course Outcomes (COs)
Analyze the basic concepts of computer networks, reference models, network
CO1
topologies, and transmission media used in physical layer communication.
Analyze the design issues in the Data Link Layer, including framing techniques,
CO2
flow control, error detection, and sliding window protocols.
Signature of the Questions Paper Scrutiny
Program Head of the
Course Coordinator
Coordinator Department
Academic Year 2025-2026
I Mid Examination (Set-2)
Course Name CN Course Code 23CSCST5020
Branch & CSE Date 09-09-2025
Semester
Time 90 Mins Max. Marks 30
Answer the Following
S.N Questions Mar C BT PO
o. ks O L &
PSO
1 A Draw and explain OSI Reference model? 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
B Explain the different topologies of the network. 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
OR
2 A Explain various Guided Transmission Medias? 5 1 2 PO2
PSO
1
B What is the role of the transport layer in OSI and 5 1 2 PO2
TCP/IP models? PSO
1
3 A Describe flow control and error control mechanisms 5 2 2 PO2
used in data link layer. PSO
1
B Compare Go-Back-N ARQ and Selective Repeat 5 2 4 PO1
ARQ. PSO
1
OR
4 A Discuss the importance of framing in the data link 5 2 2 PO1
layer with examples. PSO
1
B Discuss the working of Point-to-Point Protocol 5 2 2 PO2
(PPP) with advantages. PSO
1
5 A Differentiate between coaxial cable and twisted pair 5 1 4 PO5
cable. PSO
1
B Illustrate the relationship between the data link layer 5 2 3 PO2
and network layer with examples. PSO
1
OR
6 A Explain the advantages of fiber optic cable 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
B Explain the framing structure in data link layer 5 2 2 PO5
PSO
1
Course Outcomes (COs)
Analyze the basic concepts of computer networks, reference models, network
CO1
topologies, and transmission media used in physical layer communication.
Analyze the design issues in the Data Link Layer, including framing techniques,
CO2
flow control, error detection, and sliding window protocols.
Signature of the Questions Paper Scrutiny
Program Head of the
Course Coordinator
Coordinator Department
Academic Year 2025-2026
I Mid Examination (Set-3)
Course Name CN Course Code 23CSCST5020
Branch & CSE Date 09-09-2025
Semester
Time 90 Mins Max. Marks 30
Answer the Following
S.N Questions Mar C BT PO
o. ks O L &
PSO
1 A List advantages and disadvantages of bus topology. 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
B Explain twisted pair cable with its advantages. 5 1 2 PO1
PSO
1
OR
2 A Write any four differences between the OSI and 5 1 2 PO2
TCP/IP reference models PSO
1
B Write advantages and disadvantages of unguided 5 1 2 PO2
media. PSO
1
3 A Explain error detection and correction techniques with 5 2 2 PO2
suitable examples. PSO
1
B Compare HDLC and PPP protocols. 5 2 4 PO1
PSO
1
OR
4 A Explain the working of checksum and one’s 5 2 2 PO1
complement internet checksum. PSO
1
B Explain stop-and-wait protocol with sliding window 5 2 2 PO2
concept. PSO
1
5 A Compare OSI and TCP/IP models in terms of layers 5 1 4 PO5
and functionality PSO
1
B Describe CRC with an example. 5 2 2 PO2
PSO
1
OR
6 A Explain the functions of the physical layer in the OSI 5 1 2 PO1
model. PSO
1
B Discuss the working of Point-to-Point Protocol 5 2 2 PO5
(PPP) with advantages PSO
1
Course Outcomes (COs)
Analyze the basic concepts of computer networks, reference models, network
CO1
topologies, and transmission media used in physical layer communication.
Analyze the design issues in the Data Link Layer, including framing techniques,
CO2
flow control, error detection, and sliding window protocols.
Signature of the Questions Paper Scrutiny
Program Head of the
Course Coordinator
Coordinator Department
Academic Year 2025-2026
I Mid Examination (Set-4)
Course Name CN Course Code 23CSCST5020
Branch & CSE Date 09-09-2025
Semester
Time 90 Mins Max. Marks 30
Answer the Following
S.N Questions Mar C BT PO
o. ks O L &
PSO
1 A Write two characteristics each of LAN, MAN, and 5 1 1 PO1
WAN. PSO
1
B Compare mesh topology and ring topology. 5 1 4 PO1
PSO
1
OR
2 A Compare OSI and TCP/IP models in terms of layers 5 1 4 PO2
and functionality. PSO
1
B Define unguided media. Give two examples 5 1 2 PO2
PSO
1
3 A Differentiate between CRC and Checksum techniques 5 2 4 PO2
PSO
1
B Explain the importance of HDLC in error and flow 5 2 2 PO1
control. PSO
1
OR
4 A Explain the services provided by the data link layer to 5 2 2 PO1
the network layer. PSO
1
B Explain selective repeat protocol with sliding window 5 2 2 PO2
concept. PSO
1
5 A Differentiate between microwaves and radio waves. 5 1 4 PO5
PSO
1
B Explain the simplex stop-and-wait protocol with 5 2 2 PO2
example. PSO
1
OR
6 A Write advantages and disadvantages of unguided 5 1 2 PO1
media. PSO
1
B Compare HDLC and PPP protocols. 5 2 4 PO5
PSO
1
Course Outcomes (COs)
Analyze the basic concepts of computer networks, reference models, network
CO1
topologies, and transmission media used in physical layer communication.
Analyze the design issues in the Data Link Layer, including framing techniques,
CO2
flow control, error detection, and sliding window protocols.
Signature of the Questions Paper Scrutiny
Program Head of the
Course Coordinator
Coordinator Department