Computer Networks – Question Bank

153 Define each of the fundamental components of data communication systems?

154 Describe the concept of data flow in a network.

155 Name three common types of network topologies and provide a brief explanation of
each.

156 Describe network protocols and standards in data communication?

157 Define the OSI model and list its seven layers.

158 What are the different types of transmission media used in data communication?
Provide examples of each.

159 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of wired LANs and wireless LANs.

160 Define the primary purpose of Virtual LAN (VLAN) in network management?

161 Describe the concept of multiplexing and why it is used in networking?

162 Define spread spectrum in the context of data communication, and why is it important
in modern wireless networks?

163 Describe the differences between Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) and Time
Division Multiplexing (TDM).

164 Analyze a brief overview of different data representation in computer networks.

165 Explain the advantages of Computer Networks.

166 Differentiate between LAN, MAN and WAN.

167 Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Mesh topology.

168 Explain the primary function of the Data Link Layer in a network.

169 Differentiate between Pure ALOHA and Slotted ALOHA multiple access protocols.

170 Explain the basic operation of CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection) in Ethernet networks.

171 Illustrate the purpose and operation of CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Avoidance) in wireless communication.

172 Explain the fundamental concept of error detection in data communication.

173 Explain how CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) works as an error detection technique.
174 Illustrate the Stop-and-Wait protocol for flow control. How does it ensure reliable data
transfer?

175 Compare and contrast Go-Back-N ARQ (Automatic Repeat reQuest) and Selective
Repeat ARQ in terms of error recovery in data transmission.

176 Explain the concept of sliding window in the context of data communication. How does
it improve network efficiency?

177 Illustrate the principle of piggybacking in network communication. When is it commonly

178 Explain the purpose of a random access protocol in a network? Provide an example of
a random access protocol.

179 Explain the concept of Hamming Distance in error-correcting codes. How is it used to
detect and correct errors in data transmission?

180 Explain the different types of Error Detection techniques in brief.

181 Compare the different types of framing and the approaches used in framing.

182 What is the primary function of the network layer in the OSI model?

183 Differentiate between logical addressing and physical addressing in networking.

184 Explain the purpose of IP addresses in the context of network communication.

185 Describe the key characteristics of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.

186 How does ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) work, and why is it important in
networking?

187 Compare and contrast distance vector and link-state routing protocols.

188 What is the significance of RIP (Routing Information Protocol) in routing within a
network?

189 Explain how DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) simplifies IP address
assignment in a network.

190 What is the purpose of a routing table in routing decisions within a router?

191 Discuss the role of subnetting in IP address management.

192 Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of IPv4 and IPv6, considering their impact
on the Internet's growth.

193 Evaluate the security implications of ARP spoofing attacks and propose
countermeasures.
194 Compare and contrast the design philosophy and mechanisms of OSPF (Open
Shortest Path First) and EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) as advanced
routing protocols.

195 Investigate the scalability challenges faced by RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and
how modern routing protocols have addressed them.

196 What is the primary difference between User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) in the context of process-to-process communication?

197 Explain the role of congestion control in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol
(SCTP) and how it differs from TCP congestion control.

198 Describe the fundamental purpose of the Transport Layer in the OSI model and how it
facilitates process-to-process communication.

199 How does the Token Bucket algorithm work to regulate traffic in a network, and what is
its significance in Quality of Service (QoS) management?

200 In the context of QoS, what is the Leaky Bucket algorithm, and how does it help in
smoothing traffic flows within a network?

201 Compare and contrast the congestion control mechanisms used in TCP and SCTP,
highlighting their advantages and limitations.

202 Discuss the potential impact of poor QoS on real-time applications like video
conferencing and online gaming. Provide examples of how QoS improvement techniques
can address these issues.

203 Evaluate the effectiveness of the Token Bucket algorithm versus the Leaky Bucket
algorithm in managing network traffic for different types of applications. Include scenarios
where one might be more suitable than the other.

204 Explain the role of DNS (Domain Name System) in the context of cybersecurity and
how DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) enhances the security of DNS.

205 Discuss the differences between Telnet and SSH in terms of security and
authentication mechanisms. Provide examples of scenarios where one is preferred over the
other.

206 Describe the basic principles of cryptography and how it is utilized in securing data
transmission over the Internet. Give examples of cryptographic algorithms commonly used
for this purpose.

207 Describe about the different Guided transmission Medias in computer networks?

208 Describe about the different UnGuided transmission Medias in computer networks?

209 Examine the differences between point to point links and multi point links.
210 Enumerate the Advantages and Disadvantages of WAN.

211 Examine the differences between OSI and TCP/IP model.

212 List the advantages and disadvantages of Hybrid Topology.

213 Analyze the functions of Presentation Layer in OSI Model.

214 Estimate the parameters for measuring Network Performance

215 Classify the different transmission impairment in Data Communication

216 A data link layer protocol uses a sliding window with a sender window size of 8 frames.
If the sender has sent frames 1 to 10, and the acknowledgment for frame 4 is lost, calculate
how many frames the sender will retransmit before it can proceed with new frames.

217 In a selective repeat ARQ protocol, the sender sends a window of 10 frames, and the
receiver has a buffer of 20 frames. If the sender sends frames 1 to 10, and frame 5 gets lost
in transit, calculate the number of acknowledgments the receiver will send before it can
successfully receive all frames.

218 In a CRC calculation, the sender generates a 16-bit checksum for a data frame. If the
received frame has an error, what is the probability that the error will go undetected?

219 You receive a data message with a CRC value of 1010. After transmitting the message
over a network, the CRC value at the receiver's end is calculated as 1110. Determine if there
is an error in the received message.

220 Examine the difference between Pure and Slotted ALOHA.

221 Determine the different CSMA protocols on the basis of their working.

222 Explain Block Coding Scheme. Illustrate the error detection in Block Coding.

223 Compare and contrast SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and HTTP
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol) in terms of their applications and how they are used for
managing network devices and services.

224 Explain the concept of Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and its significance in managing domain
names. Provide examples of situations where DDNS is particularly useful.

225 Analyze the security vulnerabilities associated with the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
and propose advanced security measures to mitigate these vulnerabilities in modern FTP
implementations.

226 Evaluate the role of firewalls in network security. Discuss the differences between
packet-filtering, stateful, and application-layer firewalls, and provide examples of scenarios
where each type is most effective.
227 Assess the security risks and challenges in using Bluetooth technology for wireless
communication. Propose strategies and best practices to enhance the security of
Bluetooth-enabled devices and networks.

228 Describe the header format of IP with a diagram.

229 Describe the packet format of ARP with a diagram.

230 Describe the importance of switching and the different types of switching techniques.

231 Distinguish between circuit switching and packet switching

232 Explain the purpose of the RARP (Reverse ARP) protocol. How does it work, and in
what scenarios might it be used in a network?

233 Explain the working of BOOTP protocol in address mapping.

234 Assess the scrinarios when the logical and physical address of a system may change.

235 Discuss advanced techniques and strategies for EIGRP optimization, such as route
summarization, load balancing, and route filtering.

236 Your organization is expanding its network infrastructure, and you need to plan for IP
address allocation and management using DHCP. Describe a comprehensive DHCP
implementation strategy, including subnetting, lease times, and redundancy considerations.

237 Estimate the working of BGP protocol.

238 Suppose a network with IP Address [Link]. is divided into 2 subnets, find number
of hosts per subnet. Also for the first subnet, estimate the Subnet Address, First Host ID,
Last Host ID, Broadcast Address

239 In a class B, network on the internet has a subnet mask of [Link]. Estimate
the maximum number of hosts per subnet?

240 Consider We have a big single network having IP Address [Link]. We want to do
subnetting and divide this network into 4 subnets. Estimate the details of the subnetworks.

241 Consider We have a big single network having IP Address [Link]. We want to do
subnetting and divide this network into 3 subnets. Estimate the details of the subnetworks.

242 Explain the mechanism of three way handshake protocol for TCP

243 Describe about a) TCP connection management. b) Avoidance of congestion in TCP

244 Discuss the various timers used by TCP to perform its various operations.

245 Estimate the performance issues of transport layer

246 Explain the services provided by SCTP Protocol.

248 Distinguish between open and closed loop congestion control

249 Explain the techniques to improve QOS.

250 Explain in detail about the DNS messages.

251 Distinguish User agent in a E-mail system focussing on the services and its types

252 Distinguish the header format and the data types of MIME

253 Estimate the working of SMTP protocol.

254 Estimate the features of Bloototh

255 Explain the UDP datagram format with a diagram

256 Explain the TCP Segment format with a diagram

257 Explain the concept of Queuing in UDP protocol with a diagram

258 Explain the structure of an E-Mail with a diagram