📘 QUESTION BANK – 5G Communication Networks

Regulation: 2021 – Anna University Style

UNIT I – EVOLUTION OF WIRELESS NETWORKS

2 Marks

1. List two services of 2G.

2. Define latency.

3. Mention two drawbacks of 3G.

4. What is the need for 5G?

5. Differentiate 4G and 5G.

6. Expand EPC.

7. What is NG-Core?

8. Define vEPC.

9. Mention two advantages of 5G over 4G.

10. What is spectrum efficiency?

15 Marks

1. Explain the architecture of 2G with a neat diagram.

2. Describe the features of 3G networks.

3. Explain the architecture and features of 4G LTE.

4. Compare 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G in terms of data rate and applications.

5. Explain the evolution of radio access networks.

6. Discuss the limitations of 4G and need for 5G.

7. Write short notes on NG-Core.

8. Explain the concept of vEPC.

9. Discuss the role of latency reduction in 5G.

10. Write short notes on QoS in 4G and 5G.

16 Marks

1. With neat diagram, explain the evolution from 2G to 5G.

2. Compare 4G and 5G technologies in terms of speed, architecture, and applications.

3. Explain the architecture of NG-Core in detail.

4. Explain the role of vEPC in 5G networks.

6. With block diagram, explain 4G LTE EPC.

7. Discuss the challenges faced during the migration from 4G to 5G.

8. Analyze the performance improvements of 5G compared to 4G.

9. Explain the concept of virtualized EPC.

10. Discuss the overall evolution of wireless communication systems.

UNIT II – 5G CONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES

2 Marks

1. Define 5G New Radio.

2. What is cloud-RAN?

3. Expand EPC.

4. What is URLLC?

5. Define eMBB.

6. Write any two features of 5G core.

7. Define RATs.

8. Mention one challenge in 5G spectrum allocation.

9. What is virtualization in 5G?

10. State the role of control plane in 5G.

15 Marks

1. Explain the fundamentals of 5G technology.

2. Describe the architecture of the 5G core network.

3. Discuss cloud-RAN and its role in 5G.

4. Write short notes on RATs.

5. Explain the challenges in implementing 5G.

6. Discuss the importance of ultra-low latency in 5G.

7. Explain the three primary services: eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC.

8. Write short notes on EPC in 5G.

9. Explain the need for virtualization in 5G.

10. Discuss the role of spectrum in 5G evolution.

16 Marks
 1. With neat block diagram, explain the 5G core network architecture.

2. Critically analyze the challenges in 5G implementation.

3. Explain the fundamentals of 5G with its applications.

4. Describe 5G New Radio (NR) and its features.

5. Discuss the importance of RATs in 5G.

6. Explain cloud technologies used in 5G.

7. Write in detail about URLLC and mMTC.

8. Analyze the role of EPC in 5G networks.

9. Explain 5G concepts with respect to IoT and Industry 4.0.

10. Discuss the integration of heterogeneous networks in 5G.

UNIT III – NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND PROCESSES

2 Marks

1. Define network slicing.

2. What is MEC?

3. Expand NGAP.

4. Expand GTP-U.

5. Define GRE.

6. Mention one use of IPSec.

7. Define service continuity.

8. What is NAS in 5G?

9. List two advantages of MEC.

10. What is end-to-end architecture in 5G?

15 Marks

1. Explain the concept of network slicing in detail.

2. Describe the 5G end-to-end system architecture.

3. Write short notes on MEC.

4. Explain the role of NGAP protocol.

5. Discuss the function of GTP-U.

6. Explain IPSec and GRE in 5G networks.

7. Explain service continuity in 5G.

9. Explain 5G protocols.

10. Describe visualization of 5G components.

16 Marks

1. With neat block diagram, explain 5G end-to-end system architecture.

2. Explain the visualization of 5G components.

3. Discuss the role of network slicing in 5G networks.

4. Explain how MEC reduces latency in 5G applications.

5. Discuss 5G protocols in detail.

6. Explain the relation between EPC and 5G.

7. Analyze the role of edge computing in 5G.

8. Explain the integration of MEC with 5G protocols.

9. Discuss in detail the architecture of 5G core.

10. Explain service continuity mechanisms in 5G networks.

UNIT IV – DYNAMIC SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AND MM-WAVES

2 Marks

1. Define spectrum sharing.

2. Define spectrum trading.

3. What are mm-waves?

4. What is cognitive radio?

5. Define mobility management.

6. What is beamforming?

7. Define command and control in 5G.

8. What is spectrum scarcity?

9. Mention one limitation of mm-waves.

10. Write two advantages of cognitive radio.

15 Marks

1. Explain mobility management in 5G networks.

2. Discuss the concept of spectrum sharing.

3. Explain spectrum trading with examples.

5. Explain cognitive radio in detail.

6. Write short notes on beamforming.

7. Discuss command and control mechanisms in 5G.

8. Explain the role of spectrum in efficient 5G deployment.

9. Write short notes on cognitive radio-based spectrum management.

10. Discuss the advantages of dynamic spectrum allocation.

16 Marks

1. With neat sketches, explain cognitive radio in 5G networks.

2. Explain the role of mm-waves in 5G communication.

3. Discuss in detail spectrum sharing and trading.

4. Explain beamforming and its use in mmWave communication.

5. Analyze the challenges of dynamic spectrum management.

6. Discuss the importance of mobility management in 5G.

7. Explain command and control in spectrum management.

8. Discuss how cognitive radio improves spectral efficiency.

9. Explain the challenges of mm-wave propagation in 5G.

10. With diagram, explain spectrum allocation in 5G.

UNIT V – SECURITY IN 5G NETWORKS

2 Marks

1. Define network domain security.

2. Define user domain security.

3. Mention any two security threats in 5G.

4. Define flow-based QoS framework.

5. What is mutual authentication?

6. What is a DoS attack?

7. Define encryption.

8. What is threat mitigation?

9. Mention two advantages of user domain security.

10. What is network slicing security?

1. Explain the security features in 5G networks.

2. Discuss network domain security in detail.

3. Explain user domain security.

4. Write short notes on flow-based QoS framework.

5. Discuss mitigation of threats in 5G networks.

6. Explain authentication methods in 5G.

7. Explain encryption and decryption in 5G.

8. Discuss privacy concerns in 5G.

9. Write short notes on signaling security.

10. Explain the need for robust 5G security architecture.

16 Marks

1. With neat diagram, explain 5G security architecture.

2. Discuss the various threats in 5G networks.

3. Explain mitigation techniques for 5G security threats.

4. Analyze the challenges of ensuring privacy in 5G.

5. Explain network domain security and user domain security.

6. Discuss the role of QoS in maintaining secure 5G connections.

7. Explain authentication and authorization mechanisms in 5G.

8. Write in detail about intrusion detection and prevention in 5G.

9. With examples, discuss real-time security challenges in 5G.

10. Explain end-to-end encryption in 5G networks.