Question Bank [Link].
5th Sem
UNIT I – Introduction
1. Explain the OSI reference model with diagram and its layers.
2. Compare OSI and TCP/IP models.
3. Define simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex transmission modes with examples.
4. What is modulation and why is it needed in communication?
5. Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching.
6. Describe the components and topologies of computer networks.
7. What is the role of Ethernet in the physical layer?
UNIT II – Data Link Layer and Network Layer
1. Explain MAC addressing and its role in data link layer.
2. What is framing? Explain any two framing techniques.
3. Describe Stop and Wait, Go-Back-N ARQ, and Selective Repeat ARQ protocols.
4. Write short notes on:
o Sliding Window Protocol
o Channelization Protocols
5. Explain logical addressing and difference between IPv4 and IPv6.
6. Describe subnetting with a suitable example.
7. What are ARP, RARP and BOOTP? Explain their functions.
UNIT III – Network Devices, Routing & Transport Layer
1. Differentiate between hub, switch, router, repeater, and gateway.
2. Explain the Shortest Path Routing Algorithm with example.
3. Compare Link State and Distance Vector Routing Algorithms.
4. Define hierarchical routing and flooding in networks.
5. Write short notes on:
o TCP connection management
o UDP vs TCP protocols
6. Explain Process-to-Process communication in transport layer.
UNIT IV – Application Layer, Security, and QoS
1. Explain domain name system (DNS) and its working.
2. Write a short note on:
o Email protocols
o File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
o HTTP and SNMP
3. Define congestion control and describe its techniques.
4. What is Quality of Service (QoS)? How can it be improved?
5. Explain network security goals and classify types of attacks.
6. Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric encryption with examples.
7. What is a firewall? Explain its role in securing networks.