Department of Computer Engineering
Data Communication and Computer Network
General Questions_CT1
Chapter 1
1. Define bit rate and baud rate.
2. The bit rate of a signal is 2000. If each signal element carries five bits. What is the
baud rate?
3. Enlist four basic characteristics for efficient data communication system.
4. State four requirements of Network computing Model to share resources and
information.
5. Justify the need to have a computer network and give it’s types.
6. State advantages and limitations of line of sight Transmission (LOS), Point to point
and broadcast with respect to Data Communication.
7. Give difference between Analog Signal and Digital Signal with respect to terms. i)
Representation/Diagram ii) Bandwidth iii) Data Storage iv) Application/uses
8. Explain how is an audio signal can be converted into a format that is compatible with
computer systems.
9. Explain different modes of communication, along with their advantages and
limitations.
10. Explain components of data communication in brief.
11. Explain the terms related to Bandwidth in Data communication and
networking. i) Amplitude with diagram and units used to measure
amplitude. ii) Frequency with diagram and units used to measure
frequency. iii) Wavelength with diagram and formula used to calculate
wavelength. iv) Phase with diagram and units used to measure phase.
12. Compare between LAN, WAN and MAN
13. Draw neat sketch of twisted pair cable and state its types.
Chapter 2
1. Compare between guided and unguided transmission mediums (2 points)
2. Draw a labelled diagram of coaxial cable and explain.
3. State types of unguided media.
4. Explain the concept of synchronous time division multiplexing.
5. Explain the working of satellite communication system in detail with signal uplink and
signal downlink along with neat labelled diagram.
Department of Computer Engineering
Data Communication and Computer Network
General Questions_CT1
6. Explain three phases of connection oriented packet switching with neat labelled
sketch. State advantages and limitations of packet switching.
Chapter 3
1. Define Error and give its types.
2. Define Forward Error Correction (FEC) Technique with neat labelled diagram/sketch.
Treat the above questions as assignment questions
Chapter 1 – Assignment 1
Chapter 2 and 3 – Assignment 2