IIMT ALIGARH
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM 2023-2024
COURSE :BCA SEM : II PAPER : Computer Networks PAPER CODE : 404
TEACHER : Manoj Sharma SET-A M.M :40 Time: 1 Hour
Attempt all questions.
Section A: Very Short Answer Type Questions (8 Questions × 1 Mark = 8 Marks)
Note: Answer each question in 1-2 sentences.
1. Define a computer network.
2. Name any two types of network topologies.
3. Expand HTTP and mention its primary use.
4. What is a network protocol?
5. State one difference between LAN and WAN.
6. What is the full form of FTP?
7. What is bandwidth in a computer network?
8. Define packet in the context of data communication.
Section B: Short Answer Type Questions (4 Questions × 4 Marks = 16 Marks)
Note: Answer each question in 4-5 sentences.
9. Explain the difference between guided and unguided transmission media with examples.
10. Explain the OSI model and its significance in computer networks.
11. What is the purpose of network protocols? Name two commonly used protocols.
12. Explain the concept of packet switching and its advantages over circuit switching.
Section C: Long Answer Type Questions (2 Questions × 8 Marks = 16 Marks)
[Link] the layers of the OSI model, along with the functions of each layer.
[Link] the different types of network topologies (star, bus, ring, mesh, and hybrid) with their advantages and
dsadvantages.
IIMT ALIGARH
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM 2023-2024
COURSE :BCA SEM : II PAPER : Computer Networks PAPER CODE : 404
TEACHER : Manoj Sharma SET-B M.M :40 Time: 1 Hour
Attempt all questions.
Section A: Very Short Answer Type Questions (8 Questions × 1 Mark = 8 Marks)
Note: Answer each question in 1-2 sentences.
1. Define topology in the context of computer networks.
2. Name two types of wireless network technologies.
3. What is the function of the transport layer in the OSI model?
4. What is the difference between unicast and multicast communication?
5. Differentiate between simplex and duplex communication.
6. State one difference between TCP and UDP.
7. Define latency in networking.
8. Name two examples of application layer protocols.
Section B: Short Answer Type Questions (4 Questions × 4 Marks = 16 Marks)
Note: Answer each question in 4-5 sentences.
9. What are the different types of networks based on geographical area (LAN, MAN, WAN)? Briefly explain
each.
10. Explain the concept of IP addressing. How are IPv4 and IPv6 different?
11. What is a MAC address? How is it different from an IP address?
12. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks.
Section C: Long Answer Type Questions (2 Questions × 8 Marks =16 Marks)
13. TCP/IP model in detail, describing the function of each layer with examples of protocols used.
14. Discuss the following network devices with examples of their usage:
a) Hub b) Switch c) Router d) Bridge