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Computer Networks Theory Overview

The document outlines a syllabus for a Computer Networks course, detailing various units covering topics such as network terminologies, OSI model, data link layer functions, MAC protocols, network layer design issues, transport layer functions, and application layer components. It includes a series of questions for each unit aimed at assessing understanding of key concepts. The course is coordinated by Lajja Shah and involves faculty members Lajja Shah and Ananya Yaduvanshi.

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Computer Networks Theory Overview

The document outlines a syllabus for a Computer Networks course, detailing various units covering topics such as network terminologies, OSI model, data link layer functions, MAC protocols, network layer design issues, transport layer functions, and application layer components. It includes a series of questions for each unit aimed at assessing understanding of key concepts. The course is coordinated by Lajja Shah and involves faculty members Lajja Shah and Ananya Yaduvanshi.

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Subject Name

Computer Networks
Type Theory
Subject Coordinator Lajja Shah Subject Faculties Lajja Shah
Ananya Yaduvanshi

Q. No. Unit I : Introduction, Network Terminologies and The Physical Link layer
1 Explain computer networks based of scope, communication type and connection type.
2 Differentiate between broadcast and point to point networks. Give any two
important differences
3 What is meant by LAN, WAN, PAN?

4 What is OSI Model? Explain all the layers in detail.


5 What are the duties of Physical Layer and Data link layer?
6 Define following terms: Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength, Bitrate, Baud rate, signal
7 Short note on Fiber optics cable
8 Short note on Twisted pair cables.

9 What is Coaxial cable? Compare twisted pair cables and coaxial cables.
10 Explain all the layers of OSI model.
11 Differentiate OSI and TCP/IP model.
12 List different kinds of network software.
Q No. Unit II : The Data Link Layer
1 Why framing is required? Explain any one method with example
2 Explain Byte stuffing with example.
3 Explain Bit stuffing with example.
4 Explain Sliding window protocol using Go Back N.
5 Why selective repeat is better than Go back N protocol? Give the reasons
6 Compute the hamming code for bit pattern 1100001
7 What is advantage of piggybacking.
8 Define Flow Control and any one Flow control protocol.
9 Explain Stop and wait ARQ protocol.

10 Show the problem with character count method of framing. How can we
eliminate such problem using a flag byte?

11 What is parity bit and how is it used?


12 What is CRC? Give one example to explain the concept.
13 What is Checksum? Explain in detail with example.
14 What is cumulative acknowledgement? How is it better than single acknowledgement?
15 What are the duties of Data Link layer?
Q No. Unit III : MAC Protocol
1 What is CSMA/CD? Explain working of it.
2 What is ALOHA protocol? Explain in detail.
3 Explain Slotted ALOHA. How it differs from ALOHA?
4 Explain Ethernet frame structure.
Network Layer
5 What are the design issues at network layer?
6 Explain connectionless and connection oriented service at network layer.
7 Write Functions Performed by the Network Layer.
8 Explain Packetizing in detail.
9 What is meant by Forwarding and Routing in network Layer?
10 Explain IPv4 Datagram Header.
11 Write a short note on Routing Algorithm.
12 Difference between Static and Dynamic Routing.
Unit - 4 Transport layer
What are the main functions of transport layer?
1 Define connectionless and connection oriented transmission.
2 Describe design issues of transport layer.
3 Differentiate between TCP and UDP.
4 What are the main services provided at transport layer?
5 Analyze why TCP is reliable and UDP is not.

Unit - 5
1 What is the purpose of application layer in OSI model?
2 Define DNS.
3 Explain SMTP in detail.
4 What are the components of Email system?
5 Explain WWW in detail.
6 Mention any 3 advantages of using DNS.
7 Full form of URL.

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