Computer Networks (BCS502) December 30, 1899
MODULE-1
Introduction to Networks, Network Models, Physical Layer, Switching
Q. No. Questions COs CL Marks
1 What is Data Communication? With neat diagram, explain the CO1 L2 8M
components of Data Communication? (July/Aug 2022, Jan 2025)
2 Explain different forms in which Data can be represented today? CO1 L2 10M
3 With a neat diagram, explain four basic topologies. Assume that 10 CO1 L2 8M
devices are connected in mesh topology. How many duplex links
are needed? How many ports are needed for each device? (July/Aug
2022)
4 What is a Network? Explain the different criteria required for a CO1 L2 5M
network.
5 Explain with a neat diagram different types of Connection in a CO1 L2 7M
Network.
6 Explain with a neat diagram the four basic topologies in a Network. CO1 L2 10M
Also explain the advantages and dis advantages.
7 Explain with a neat diagram the two distinct examples of WANs. CO1 L2 6M
8 Explain Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex with respect to data CO1 L2 7M
Communication. (July/Aug 2022)
9 Define Computer Networks and its characteristics (Jan 2019, Jan CO1 L1 5M
2025)
10 Explain the different types of computer networks with a neat CO1 L2 6M
diagram
(June/July 2017)
11 With a neat diagram, explain Internetwork. CO1 L2 7M
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12 Explain two most common types of Switched networks. (Jan 2025) CO1 L2 8M
13 With a neat diagram, explain Internet used today. CO1 L2 10M
14 What is Protocol layering? Explain two scenarios for Protocol CO1 L2 10M
layering. (June/July 2017)
15 Discuss two principles of protocol layering. CO1 L2 6M
16 Explain with a neat diagram the process of CO1 L2 10M
encapsulation/decapsulation in protocol layering in the Internet. (Jan
2025)
17 Discuss how communication through an Internet takes place in CO1 L2 8M
TCP/IP Protocol suite.
18 List out the functionalities of Physical layer, Datalink layer, CO1 L2 10M
Network layer with respect to TCP/IP Protocol suite and explain it
brief. (Dec 2018/Jan2019) (Feb/march 2022, Jan 2025)
19 Demonstrate TCP/IP protocol suite with encapsulation and CO1 L2 8M
decapsulation process. (June/July 2017)(Feb/march 2022)
20 Distinguish between connection oriented and connection less CO1 L2 8M
services
(Jan 2017)
21 Explain OSI Reference model with a neat diagram. (June/July 2019) CO1 L2 8M
(June/July2022) (Jan/Feb 2021)
22 Compare OSI versus TCP/IP model. CO1 L2 8M
23 List and Explain different types Guided Media.(Feb/march 2022, CO1 L2 10M
Jan 2025)
24 Explain Unguided Media, also mention the different propogation CO1 L2 7M
methods.
25 List and Explain different types Unguided Media. CO1 L2 10M
26 Explain the advantages and dis advantages of Optical fiber. CO1 L2 10M
27 Explain Datagram Networks in packet switching with a neat CO1 L2 10M
diagram.
28 Explain Virtual-Circuit Networks in packet switching with a neat CO1 L2 10M
diagram. (Jan 2025)
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