UNIT-2 COMPUTER NETWORK
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
1. (i) Expand the following terms: XML, SMTP
(ii) Give the difference between XML and HTML.
OR
i)Define the term baud with respect to networks.
(ii) How is http different from https?
2. A) Write the full forms of the URL and VoIP and their utility?
OR
B) Mention any two differences between IP and MAC address in networking.
3. (A) How is it easier to diagnose fault in Star topology than in Bus topology ?
OR
(B) Nirmala is a bit confused between the terms Web server and Web browsers. Help her in
understanding both the terms with the help of suitable example.
4. A) Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of mesh topology in computer networks.
OR
B) Expand the term DNS. What role does DNS play in the functioning of the Internet?
5. List one advantage and disadvantage of star and bus topology
OR
Define DNS and state the use of Internet Protocol.
6. A) Difference between star and mesh topology.
OR
B) Write the full forms of (i) VoLTE (ii) GSM
7. A. Define the following terms: I. Modem II. Gateway
OR
B. I. Expand the following terms: HTTP and FTP II. Differentiate between web server and web browser.
8. A) List one advantage and one disadvantage of star topology. OR B) Expand the term SMTP.
What is the use of SMTP?
9. (i) Expand the following terms: POP3 , URL (ii) Give one difference between XML and HTML.
OR (i) Define the term bandwidth with respect to networks. (ii) How is http different from https?
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