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SRM Institute of Science and Technology
College of Engineering and Technology Set - F
School of Computing
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu
Academic Year: 2025-26 (ODD SEM)
Test: FJ1 Date: 03-09-2025
Course Code & Title: 21CSC302J - Computer Networks Duration: 100 Minutes
Year & Sem: III Year / V Sem Max. Marks: 50
Part – B (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)
Instructions: Answer ALL the Questions.
Qn. No. Question Marks BL CO PO PI Code
11 When setting up a network, what are the factors you should consider 5 2 1 1 1.2.1
before choosing a topology?
Several factors should be considered, including the size and scale of
the network, the hardware and cabling costs, the ease of installation
and maintenance, the expected amount of network traffic, and the
need for redundancy and fault tolerance.
12 A group project team in SRMIST uploads their code to a shared drive. 5 2 2 1 1.6.1
When multiple students access the drive simultaneously, the
connection remains stable.
Which OSI layer establishes, manages, and terminates such sessions?
• Identify the correct OSI layer → Session Layer (1 Mark)
• Function of Session Layer – Establishes connection between
devices/processes
(1 Mark)
• Manages multiple sessions/dialogs simultaneously (allows
many students to access the drive together) (1 Mark)
• Ensures synchronization and proper communication during
the session (1 Mark)
• Terminates/ends the session gracefully once communication
is complete (1 Mark)
13 How is a Hub different from a Switch? 5 2 2 1 1.6.1
Feature Hub Switch
OSI Layer Works at Physical Works at Data
Layer (Layer 1) Link Layer (Layer
2)
Function Broadcasts data to Forwards data
all connected only to the
devices intended device
using MAC
address
Bandwidth Shared among all Dedicated per port
ports (full bandwidth
for each device)
Collisions Collisions occur Avoids collisions
frequently using MAC
address learning
Efficiency Less efficient More efficient
Cost Cheaper Costlier than hub
14 Define Supernetting and mention its significance. 5 2 2 1 1.6.1
Definition:
Supernetting is the process of combining multiple smaller networks
(subnets) into one larger network by using a shorter subnet mask. It is
also called route aggregation.
Significance:
⚫ Reduces the size of routing tables in routers.
⚫ Improves efficiency of IP address usage.
⚫ Enhances network performance by minimizing routing overhead.
Makes large-scale network management easier.
Part – C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Instructions: Answer ANY TWO questions
Q. No Question Marks BL CO PO PI Code
15 In SRM University, two departments (CTECH and CINTEL) are located in 10 3 1 1 1.6.1
separate buildings. They want to share files. The distance between
buildings is 150m. Which devices are needed? Explain with diagram.
Answer:
Problem Analysis
• Two departments (CTECH and CINTEL) need file sharing → they
must be part of the same network.
• Distance between buildings = 150 meters.
• Ethernet cable supports only 100 meters without signal loss.
• Therefore, a Repeater is needed to regenerate the signal.
• To connect computers within each department → Switches are
required.
• To connect the two departments together → Bridge (if same LAN)
OR Router (if different IP networks).
Devices Required
1. Switch – inside each department for local connectivity.
2. Repeater – between the two buildings to extend the 100m cable
limit.
3. Bridge/Router – if the departments are on different networks:
o Bridge → same LAN.
o Router → different IP networks.
Working Explanation
• Computers in CTECH connect to a Switch.
• Computers in CINTEL connect to another Switch.
• The switches are connected using a UTP cable.
• Since distance = 150m (>100m), a Repeater is placed between the
buildings to boost the signal.
• If the two departments are in different networks (different IP
schemes), then a Router is added to enable communication.
• This setup allows file sharing, printer sharing, and Internet
access between departments.
Diagram
• For file sharing at 150m distance between two departments:
o Switches inside departments.
o Repeater to extend cable length.
o Bridge/Router depending on network type.
This setup ensures smooth communication and resource sharing between
CTECH and CINTEL departments.
16 You have a network address of [Link]/24. Design subnets for the 10 3 2 1 1.6.1
following requirements:
• LAN 1: 45 hosts
• LAN 2: 64 hosts
• LAN 3: 14 hosts
• LAN 4: 9 hosts
Arrange subnets by number of hosts needed (largest first). Calculate
Subnet Masks for all LAN. Find the first and last address and usable IP
addresses.
Answer:
LAN Hosts Subnet Mask Network Addr Usable Range
/ Link Needed
LAN /25
64 [Link] [Link]–126
2 [Link]
LAN /26 [Link]–
45 [Link]
1 [Link] 190
LAN /28 [Link]–
14 [Link]
3 [Link] 206
LAN /28 [Link]–
9 [Link]
4 [Link] 222
R1–
/30 [Link]–
R2 2 [Link]
[Link] 226
Link
17 An organization is granted a block of addresses with the beginning address 10 3 2 1 1.6.1
[Link]/24. The organization needs to have 3 subblocks of addresses to
use in its three subnets: one subblock of 10 addresses, one subblock of 60
addresses, and one subblock of 120 addresses. Design the subblocks.
Answer
There are 232 – 24 = 28 = 256 addresses in this block.
The first address is [Link]/24;
The last address is [Link]/24.
To satisfy the third requirement, we assign addresses to subblocks, starting
with the largest and ending with the smallest one
Course Outcome (CO) and Bloom’s level (BL) Coverage in Questions
CO Coverage BLOOM's LEVEL
60% 50% 50% L4, 0% L1, 7%
50%
40%
30%
20% L3, 53% L2, 40%
10%
0%
CO1 CO2