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Comprehensive Data Communication Concepts

The document is a question bank divided into three modules covering various topics related to data communication systems, including network topologies, TCP/IP and OSI models, protocols, and data link layer functionalities. It includes questions on standardization, network services, and specific protocols, as well as calculations related to ALOHA networks and Ethernet frame formats. The content is designed to assess understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in networking.

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Comprehensive Data Communication Concepts

The document is a question bank divided into three modules covering various topics related to data communication systems, including network topologies, TCP/IP and OSI models, protocols, and data link layer functionalities. It includes questions on standardization, network services, and specific protocols, as well as calculations related to ALOHA networks and Ethernet frame formats. The content is designed to assess understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in networking.

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Question Bank

Module 1

1. Explain the components present in data communication system.


2. Briefly discuss the functions and duties of layers in TCP/IP suite.
3. Describe four basic topologies of a network with advantage and disadvantage.
4. Explain Encapsulation and Decapsulation at data link layer.
5. Compare OSI with TCP/IP Model.
6. What is the requirement of Protocols? Why do we need standardization? Explain in detail
Standardization Process.
7. Explain TCP/IP model with neat diagram.
8. List and Explain the role of the internet today.
9. Explain the functionality of Data Link, Network, Transport, Presentation and Applications
Layers with clear diagrams.
10. Explain the significant of layers in TCP/IP protocol suite with neat diagram.
11. Explain the following network.
i) Circuit switched network
ii) Packet Switched Network

Module 2

12. Explain different services provided by datalink layer.


13. Explain the following
i) Addressing
ii) MUX/DEMUX.
14. Explain LAN and WAN with a neat diagram.
15. Compare Internet and Intranet.
16. What is standardization? Why is it necessary? List and explain the standardization bodies
clearly, state the process of standardization with its advantages and disadvantages.
17. A pure ALOHA network transmits 200-bit frames on a shared channel of 200 kbps. Calculate
the throughput if the system (all stations together) produces.
i) 1000 frames per second?
ii) 500 frames per second?
iii) 250 frames per second?
18. Describe with neat diagram CSMA/CA operation and procedure.
19. Discuss application layer protocol, transport layer and network layer protocol.
20. Explain different types data flow in computer networks.
21. Describe the operation of ARP with neat diagram.
22. A slotted ALOHA network transmits 200-bit frames on a shared channel of 200 kbps. what is
the throughput if the system (all stations together) produces.
i) 1000 frames per second?
ii) 500 frames per second?
23. With relevant diagrams explain how collision is detected using CSMA/CD.
24. Illustrate the Ethernet frame format with a neat diagram. Explain the purpose of each field
and analyse how the structure ensures reliable and efficient data transmission in a local area
network.
25. Discuss the mechanisms of byte stuffing and bit stuffing used in data link layer framing.
illustrate unstuffing work at the receiver end, and justify why are these techniques essential
for reliable communication?
26. Explain 10 base 5 Ethernet and 10 base 2 Ethernet.
27. Explain following connecting devices
i) Hub
ii) Link layer switches
iii) Router.
28. Explain virtual local area network with a neat diagram.
29. Explain CSMA and describe CSMA operation and vulnerable time with neat diagram.
Module 3
30. Describe the datagram approach used in connectionless network services with a neat
diagram. Explain how this method affects routing, reliability, and packet sequencing during
data transmission.
31. Explain the virtual-circuit approach used in connection-oriented network services with a neat
diagram. Explain how connection setup, data transfer, and teardown phases work, and
analyze how this approach impacts reliability and routing efficiency compared to
connectionless services.

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