University of Madras
Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
Bachelor of Computer Application
Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
Bachelor of Computer Application
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2013
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Subject Code: SAE6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Question Paper Number: 51316
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Subject Code: SAE6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Question Paper Number: 51316
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
PART A - (10 * 2 = 20 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. What do you mean by Data Communication?
2. What is LAN?
3. What is the use of Microwaves?
4. List the various guided media used for transmission.
5. Define Multiplexing.
6. What is circuit switching?
7. Expand ISDN.
8. What is an Analog data?
9. Define Bridge.
10. What is a Gateway?
11.What do you mean by Ring Topology?
12.Define Serial Transmission.
2. What is LAN?
3. What is the use of Microwaves?
4. List the various guided media used for transmission.
5. Define Multiplexing.
6. What is circuit switching?
7. Expand ISDN.
8. What is an Analog data?
9. Define Bridge.
10. What is a Gateway?
11.What do you mean by Ring Topology?
12.Define Serial Transmission.
PART B - (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. Explain the five components of a data communication system.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of optical fiber.
15. Write a short note on packet switching.
16. Discuss in short about ATM Topology.
17. Give a short note on World Wide Web.
18. Write a short note on Bus and Star Topology with a neat diagram.
19. Discuss in short Twisted-Pair cable.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of optical fiber.
15. Write a short note on packet switching.
16. Discuss in short about ATM Topology.
17. Give a short note on World Wide Web.
18. Write a short note on Bus and Star Topology with a neat diagram.
19. Discuss in short Twisted-Pair cable.
PART -C (4 * 10 =40)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Discuss in detail about OSI Model.
21. Write a detail note on Parallel and Serial Transmission.
22. Explain the Ethernet MAC sublayer with a neat diagram.
23. Write a detail note on ISDN.
24. Discuss TCP/IP in detail.
21. Write a detail note on Parallel and Serial Transmission.
22. Explain the Ethernet MAC sublayer with a neat diagram.
23. Write a detail note on ISDN.
24. Discuss TCP/IP in detail.
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2011
Subject Code: PC6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2011
Subject Code: PC6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
PART A - (10 * 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. Define the term ‘Network’
2. What are the four fundamental characteristics of data communication system?
3. What is a protocol?
4. Distinguish between serial and parallel transmission.
5. What are the types of errors?
6. What is the function of MODEM?
7. What are the types of multiplexing?
8. Define: SMDS
9. What is the function of broadband ISDN?
10. What is the purpose of bridge?
11. Define: WWW
12. List out any three routing algorithms.
2. What are the four fundamental characteristics of data communication system?
3. What is a protocol?
4. Distinguish between serial and parallel transmission.
5. What are the types of errors?
6. What is the function of MODEM?
7. What are the types of multiplexing?
8. Define: SMDS
9. What is the function of broadband ISDN?
10. What is the purpose of bridge?
11. Define: WWW
12. List out any three routing algorithms.
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. What are the five components of data communication system? Explain.
14. Explain about the network topologies.
15. Write the advantage and disadvantages of optical fiber.
16. Write a short note on Ethernet.
17. Explain the components of the telephone system.
18. Write a note on X.25 network.
19. Describe the functions of gateways.
14. Explain about the network topologies.
15. Write the advantage and disadvantages of optical fiber.
16. Write a short note on Ethernet.
17. Explain the components of the telephone system.
18. Write a note on X.25 network.
19. Describe the functions of gateways.
PART -C (4 * 10 =40)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Compare LAN, WAN and MAN.
21. Discuss about the ISO OSI model.
22. Explain about the error detecting and error correcting codes.
23. Compare circuit, packet and message switching.
22. Write a brief note on token bus and token ring.
23. Discuss the layers of TCP/IP.
21. Discuss about the ISO OSI model.
22. Explain about the error detecting and error correcting codes.
23. Compare circuit, packet and message switching.
22. Write a brief note on token bus and token ring.
23. Discuss the layers of TCP/IP.
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2011
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Subject Code: SAE6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Subject Code: SAE6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
SECTION A - (10 * 2 = 20 marks)
Answer any TEN Questions
All Questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 30 words.
Answer any TEN Questions
All Questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 30 words.
1. What are the goals of a network?
2. What is an interface?
3. What do you mean by bit stuffing?
4. Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
5. What do you understand by flooding?
6. What do you mean by congestion?
7. State any one of the difference between the network service and transport service.
8. What are bridges?
9. Define firewalls and gateways.
10. What are functions of applications layer?
11. What is meant by virtual circuit?
12. Mention the uses of data compression.
2. What is an interface?
3. What do you mean by bit stuffing?
4. Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
5. What do you understand by flooding?
6. What do you mean by congestion?
7. State any one of the difference between the network service and transport service.
8. What are bridges?
9. Define firewalls and gateways.
10. What are functions of applications layer?
11. What is meant by virtual circuit?
12. Mention the uses of data compression.
SECTION B - (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. Write a note on error detection and correction.
14. Write a short note on Transparent Bridges.
15. Explain the design issues of network layer.
16. Explain briefly the Distance Vector Routing.
17. Explain about Transport Layer Services.
18. Explain how connections are established using three-way handshake.
19. Explain about Electronic mail.
14. Write a short note on Transparent Bridges.
15. Explain the design issues of network layer.
16. Explain briefly the Distance Vector Routing.
17. Explain about Transport Layer Services.
18. Explain how connections are established using three-way handshake.
19. Explain about Electronic mail.
SECTION C - (3 * 10 = 30 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Explain the OSI Network architecture specifying the functions of each layer.
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Write in detail about Transport Service Primitives.
23. Explain in detail any four multiple access protocols.
24. Define adaptive and non-adaptive algorithm. Explain in detail any two routing algorithm.
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Write in detail about Transport Service Primitives.
23. Explain in detail any four multiple access protocols.
24. Define adaptive and non-adaptive algorithm. Explain in detail any two routing algorithm.
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2009
Subject Code: PC6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2009
Subject Code: PC6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
PART A - (10 * 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. What is protocol?
2. What is Half-duplex?
3. What is LAN?
4. What is parallel transmission?
5. What is modem?
6. Name any three methods of error detection.
7. What is Multiplexing?
8. What is FDDI?
9. What is ISDN?
10. What are the layers of X.25?
11. What is a ROUTER.
12. What is TCP/IP?
2. What is Half-duplex?
3. What is LAN?
4. What is parallel transmission?
5. What is modem?
6. Name any three methods of error detection.
7. What is Multiplexing?
8. What is FDDI?
9. What is ISDN?
10. What are the layers of X.25?
11. What is a ROUTER.
12. What is TCP/IP?
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. What is Line configuration? Explain its types.
14. What are the advantages of optical fiber? Explain.
15. Explain briefly any two types of Mutiplexing.
16. Write a brief note on SMDS.
17. Explain briefly the ATM Service classes.
18. Write a brief note on internet address.
19. Explain the structure of web page.
14. What are the advantages of optical fiber? Explain.
15. Explain briefly any two types of Mutiplexing.
16. Write a brief note on SMDS.
17. Explain briefly the ATM Service classes.
18. Write a brief note on internet address.
19. Explain the structure of web page.
PART C - (4 * 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Explain the various classification of Networks.
21. Discuss the modes for propagation of light along optical channel.
22.Explain the packet switching approaches in detail.
23. Explain the architecture of ATM.
22. Explain the Distance Vector routing in detail.
23. Write short notes on:
(a) ARP
(b) RARP
21. Discuss the modes for propagation of light along optical channel.
22.Explain the packet switching approaches in detail.
23. Explain the architecture of ATM.
22. Explain the Distance Vector routing in detail.
23. Write short notes on:
(a) ARP
(b) RARP
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Year of Examination: 2006
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Year of Examination: 2006
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
PART A- (10 x 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. What is Data Communication? Name the components of Data Communication system?
2.What is line configuration?
3.What is serial transaction?
4.What is DCE?
5.Expand SMDS.
6.Name the three types of multiplexing.
7.What are B-ISDN services?
8.What is X.25 protocol?
9.Name any two inter networking devices.
10.What is a gate way?
11. Write any three advantages of distributed processing.
12.What is the purpose of repeater?
2.What is line configuration?
3.What is serial transaction?
4.What is DCE?
5.Expand SMDS.
6.Name the three types of multiplexing.
7.What are B-ISDN services?
8.What is X.25 protocol?
9.Name any two inter networking devices.
10.What is a gate way?
11. Write any three advantages of distributed processing.
12.What is the purpose of repeater?
PART B - (5 x 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13.Explain briefly Mesh and Star topology.
14.Explain the three types of transmission modes.
15.What are the advantages of optical fibre?
16.Explain briefly the coaxial cable.
17.Explain the working of circuit switching network.
18.Explain briefly ISDN services.
19.Explain Non adaptive verses Adaptive Routing.
14.Explain the three types of transmission modes.
15.What are the advantages of optical fibre?
16.Explain briefly the coaxial cable.
17.Explain the working of circuit switching network.
18.Explain briefly ISDN services.
19.Explain Non adaptive verses Adaptive Routing.
PART C - (4 x 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Describe the various categories of networks in detail.
21.Explain the different types of modem.
22.Discuss the multiplexing application in detail.
23.Discuss the functions of the ISDN physical layer.
24. Explain the working of link state routing algorithm with an example.
25.Write a detailed note on internet address.
21.Explain the different types of modem.
22.Discuss the multiplexing application in detail.
23.Discuss the functions of the ISDN physical layer.
24. Explain the working of link state routing algorithm with an example.
25.Write a detailed note on internet address.
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2013
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Question Paper Number: 51316
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2013
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Question Paper Number: 51316
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
PART A - (10 * 2 = 20 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. What do you mean by Data Communication?
2. What is LAN?
3. What is the use of Microwaves?
4. List the various guided media used for transmission.
5. Define Multiplexing.
6. What is circuit switching?
7. Expand ISDN.
8. What is an Analog data?
9. Define Bridge.
10. What is a Gateway?
11.What do you mean by Ring Topology?
12.Define Serial Transmission.
2. What is LAN?
3. What is the use of Microwaves?
4. List the various guided media used for transmission.
5. Define Multiplexing.
6. What is circuit switching?
7. Expand ISDN.
8. What is an Analog data?
9. Define Bridge.
10. What is a Gateway?
11.What do you mean by Ring Topology?
12.Define Serial Transmission.
PART B - (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. Explain the five components of a data communication system.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of optical fiber.
15. Write a short note on packet switching.
16. Discuss in short about ATM Topology.
17. Give a short note on World Wide Web.
18. Write a short note on Bus and Star Topology with a neat diagram.
19. Discuss in short Twisted-Pair cable.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of optical fiber.
15. Write a short note on packet switching.
16. Discuss in short about ATM Topology.
17. Give a short note on World Wide Web.
18. Write a short note on Bus and Star Topology with a neat diagram.
19. Discuss in short Twisted-Pair cable.
PART -C (4 * 10 =40)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Discuss in detail about OSI Model.
21. Write a detail note on Parallel and Serial Transmission.
22. Explain the Ethernet MAC sublayer with a neat diagram.
23. Write a detail note on ISDN.
24. Discuss TCP/IP in detail.
21. Write a detail note on Parallel and Serial Transmission.
22. Explain the Ethernet MAC sublayer with a neat diagram.
23. Write a detail note on ISDN.
24. Discuss TCP/IP in detail.
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2011
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Month & Year of Examination: April - 2011
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Part - A (10 * 2 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. What are the goals of a network?
2. What is an interface?
3. What do you mean by bit stuffing?
4. Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
5. What do you understand by flooding?
6. What do you mean by congestion?
7. State any one of the difference between the network service and
transport service.
8. What are bridges?
9. Define firewalls and gateways.
10. What are functions of applications layer?
11. What is meant by virtual circuit?
12. Mention the uses of data compression.
2. What is an interface?
3. What do you mean by bit stuffing?
4. Distinguish between LAN and WAN.
5. What do you understand by flooding?
6. What do you mean by congestion?
7. State any one of the difference between the network service and
transport service.
8. What are bridges?
9. Define firewalls and gateways.
10. What are functions of applications layer?
11. What is meant by virtual circuit?
12. Mention the uses of data compression.
Part - B (5 * 5= 25 Marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 200 words
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 200 words
13. Write a note on error detection and correction.
14. Write a short note on Transparent Bridges.
15. Explain the design issues of network layer.
16. Explain briefly the Distance Vector Routing.
17. Explain about Transport Layer Services.
18. Explain how connections are established using three-way handshake.
19. Explain about Electronic mail.
14. Write a short note on Transparent Bridges.
15. Explain the design issues of network layer.
16. Explain briefly the Distance Vector Routing.
17. Explain about Transport Layer Services.
18. Explain how connections are established using three-way handshake.
19. Explain about Electronic mail.
Part - C (3 * 10 = 30 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 500 words
Answer any THREE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 500 words
20. Explain the OSI Network architecture specifying the functions of each layer.
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Write in detail about Transport Service Primitives.
23. Explain in detail any four multiple access protocols.
24. Define adaptive and non-adaptive algorithm. Explain in detail any two routing algorithm.
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Write in detail about Transport Service Primitives.
23. Explain in detail any four multiple access protocols.
24. Define adaptive and non-adaptive algorithm. Explain in detail any two routing algorithm.
Subject Name: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination:
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Month & Year of Examination:
Subject Code: SAZ6B
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 75 Marks
Part - A (10 * 2 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. What are the goals of a network?
2. What is an interface?
3. What are the components of a data communication system
4. Define: Protocol.
5. Distinguish between point-to-point and multipoint connections.
6. Define the term "network topology" and list various network topologies.
7. What are the responsibilities of the data link layer?
8. Mention the uses of data compression.
9. What is www?
10. Mention the uses of data compression.
11. Explain the different types of errors.
12. What is TCP/IP Network?
2. What is an interface?
3. What are the components of a data communication system
4. Define: Protocol.
5. Distinguish between point-to-point and multipoint connections.
6. Define the term "network topology" and list various network topologies.
7. What are the responsibilities of the data link layer?
8. Mention the uses of data compression.
9. What is www?
10. Mention the uses of data compression.
11. Explain the different types of errors.
12. What is TCP/IP Network?
Part - B (5 * 5 = 25 Marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 200 words
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 200 words
13. Write short notes on: network topology.
14. Discuss briefly about classification of computer networks.
15. Discuss about repeaters and routers.
16. Explain about Electronic mail.
17. Explain the concept and components of SNMP.
14. Discuss briefly about classification of computer networks.
15. Discuss about repeaters and routers.
16. Explain about Electronic mail.
17. Explain the concept and components of SNMP.
Part - C (3 * 10 = 30 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 500 words
Answer any THREE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 500 words
20. Explain the OSI Network architecture specifying the functions of each layer.
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Explain about network, transport and application layers of TCP/IP.
23. Write short notes on:
(a) Bridges
(b) ATM protocol
21. Explain the various transmission media for data communication.
22. Explain about network, transport and application layers of TCP/IP.
23. Write short notes on:
(a) Bridges
(b) ATM protocol
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2011
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2011
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Part - A (10 * 3 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. What are the components of a data communication system?
2. Define: Protocol.
3. List the major duties of the data link layer.
4. Define: serial transmission.
5. What are MODEMS?
6. What is meant by burst error?
7. What is TDM?
8. Define: Message switching.
9. What is broadband ISDN?
10. Write a note on: ATM.
11. What are gateways?
12. What is www?
2. Define: Protocol.
3. List the major duties of the data link layer.
4. Define: serial transmission.
5. What are MODEMS?
6. What is meant by burst error?
7. What is TDM?
8. Define: Message switching.
9. What is broadband ISDN?
10. Write a note on: ATM.
11. What are gateways?
12. What is www?
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. Write short notes on: network topology.
14. Discuss briefly about classification of computer networks.
15. Write short notes on: X.21 interface.
16. Explain about FDDI.
17. Compare circuit switching and packet switching.
18. Explain about ISDN layers.
19. Discuss about repeaters and routers.
14. Discuss briefly about classification of computer networks.
15. Write short notes on: X.21 interface.
16. Explain about FDDI.
17. Compare circuit switching and packet switching.
18. Explain about ISDN layers.
19. Discuss about repeaters and routers.
PART C - (4 * 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Explain about protocols, standards and standards organizations.
21. Explain the duties of network and transport layers.
22. Describe about any TWO guided media.
23. Explain about Ethernet and token ring.
24. Discuss in detail, X.25 layers.
25. Explain about network, transport and application layers of TCP/IP.
21. Explain the duties of network and transport layers.
22. Describe about any TWO guided media.
23. Explain about Ethernet and token ring.
24. Discuss in detail, X.25 layers.
25. Explain about network, transport and application layers of TCP/IP.
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: April 2009
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Month & Year of Examination: April 2009
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Part - A (10 * 3 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. What are the components of a data communication system? List them.
2. Distinguish between point-to-point and multipoint connections.
3. What is the function of Network Layer?
4. Define Serial Transmission.
5. What is meant by FDM?
6. What are MODEMS?
7. Write a note on Single-Bit Error.
8. Define Switched Network.
9. Write is ISDN?
10. Define: ATM.
11. What are Gateways?
12. What is TCP/IP Network?
2. Distinguish between point-to-point and multipoint connections.
3. What is the function of Network Layer?
4. Define Serial Transmission.
5. What is meant by FDM?
6. What are MODEMS?
7. Write a note on Single-Bit Error.
8. Define Switched Network.
9. Write is ISDN?
10. Define: ATM.
11. What are Gateways?
12. What is TCP/IP Network?
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. Discuss about different categories of Network topology.
14. What are the responsibilities of the transport layer? Discuss briefly.
15. Distinguish between Asynchronous and synchronous Transmissions.
16. Write short notes on Error Detection.
17. Discuss briefly about FDDI.
18. Explain about X-25 Layers.
19. Write short notes on WWW.
14. What are the responsibilities of the transport layer? Discuss briefly.
15. Distinguish between Asynchronous and synchronous Transmissions.
16. Write short notes on Error Detection.
17. Discuss briefly about FDDI.
18. Explain about X-25 Layers.
19. Write short notes on WWW.
PART C - (4 * 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20. Explain about different categories of computer networks.
21. Describe in detail, Unguided Media.
22. Explain about Token Bus and Token Ring.
23. Discuss in detail, connection oriented and connectionless services.
24. Explain about ISDN Layers.
25. Write short notes on:
(a) Bridges
(b) ATM protocol
21. Describe in detail, Unguided Media.
22. Explain about Token Bus and Token Ring.
23. Discuss in detail, connection oriented and connectionless services.
24. Explain about ISDN Layers.
25. Write short notes on:
(a) Bridges
(b) ATM protocol
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: November 2009
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Month & Year of Examination: November 2009
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Part - A (10 * 3 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. Define the term "Network topology" and list various network topologies.
2. What are the responsibilities of the data link layer?
3. What are the two types TDM? Explain.
4.Why is synchronization problem in data communication.
5. What is a collision?
6. What are the two approaches of packet-switching?Explain
7. What is the function of a gateway?
8. What are the fields in the TPDU?
9. How is TFTP different from FTP?
10.Explain the concept of Hypertext and Hypermedia.
11. Explain the ISDN services.
12. Explain the different types of errors.
2. What are the responsibilities of the data link layer?
3. What are the two types TDM? Explain.
4.Why is synchronization problem in data communication.
5. What is a collision?
6. What are the two approaches of packet-switching?Explain
7. What is the function of a gateway?
8. What are the fields in the TPDU?
9. How is TFTP different from FTP?
10.Explain the concept of Hypertext and Hypermedia.
11. Explain the ISDN services.
12. Explain the different types of errors.
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. What are the factors that determine whether a communication system is a LAN, WAN or WAN?
14. Discuss about error correction.
15. How the distance vector routing algorithm works?
16. Explain the concept of connection-oriented services.
17. Describe the three types of ISDN channels.
18. Briefly describe the IP Datagram format.
19. Explain the concept and components of SNMP.
14. Discuss about error correction.
15. How the distance vector routing algorithm works?
16. Explain the concept of connection-oriented services.
17. Describe the three types of ISDN channels.
18. Briefly describe the IP Datagram format.
19. Explain the concept and components of SNMP.
PART C - (4 * 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20.Explain the ISO OSI reference model.
21. Describe the optical fiber communication.
22. Describe the ATM architecture.
23. Discuss the Token Ring LAN in details.
24. Explain the concept of distance vector routing.
25. Describe the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) in detail
21. Describe the optical fiber communication.
22. Describe the ATM architecture.
23. Discuss the Token Ring LAN in details.
24. Explain the concept of distance vector routing.
25. Describe the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) in detail
Title of the Paper: Data Communication and Networking
Month & Year of Examination: 2008
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Month & Year of Examination: 2008
Subject Code: PK6A
Semester: VI
Year: Third Year
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Part - A (10 * 3 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
Answer any TEN questions
All questions carry equal marks
Each answer should not exceed 50 words
1. What are the characteristics that define effectiveness of a data communication system?
2, Distinguish between Peer-to-Peer relationship and primary-secondary relationship?
3. What are the disadvantages of mesh topology?
4. Explain two modes for transmitting binary data across a link
5. What does a decibel measure?
6. What do you mean by connection-oriented service?
7. Comment on the necessity of switching?
8. What is collision?
9. Name some advantages of frame relay over X.25.
10. What is token bus?
11. Define repeaters?
12. What is www?
2, Distinguish between Peer-to-Peer relationship and primary-secondary relationship?
3. What are the disadvantages of mesh topology?
4. Explain two modes for transmitting binary data across a link
5. What does a decibel measure?
6. What do you mean by connection-oriented service?
7. Comment on the necessity of switching?
8. What is collision?
9. Name some advantages of frame relay over X.25.
10. What is token bus?
11. Define repeaters?
12. What is www?
PART B - (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 200 words.
13. What are the advantages of distributed processing?
14. Describe the transmission medium broadband coaxial cable?
15. What is pulse code modulation?
16. Compare the OSI reference model and TCP/IP model?
17. What are the different features if switched multi mega bit data services?
18. Write a short note on common gateway interface?
19.Discuss on file transfer protocol?
14. Describe the transmission medium broadband coaxial cable?
15. What is pulse code modulation?
16. Compare the OSI reference model and TCP/IP model?
17. What are the different features if switched multi mega bit data services?
18. Write a short note on common gateway interface?
19.Discuss on file transfer protocol?
PART C - (4 * 10 = 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 500 words.
20.Discuss the structure and function of OSI reference model layers?
21. Explain the structure of the telephone system in detail?
22. Describe the categories of multiplexing schemes?
23. Explain the IEEE standard 802.6 protocol?
24. Discuss on distance vector routing algorithm?
25. Write short notes on following
a.Domain Name System
b.Uniform Resource Locator
c.Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
21. Explain the structure of the telephone system in detail?
22. Describe the categories of multiplexing schemes?
23. Explain the IEEE standard 802.6 protocol?
24. Discuss on distance vector routing algorithm?
25. Write short notes on following
a.Domain Name System
b.Uniform Resource Locator
c.Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Data Communication
and Networking
(Author – Behrouz A Forouzan – IV Edition)
and Networking
(Author – Behrouz A Forouzan – IV Edition)
CHAPTER - 1
Data Representation
Data Flow
Networks
Physical Structure
Network Models
The Internet
Protocols and Standards
CHAPTER - 3
Physical Layer and Media
Periodic Analog Signals
Transmission Impairment
Performance
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CHAPTER - 2
OSI Model
Layered Tasks
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Session Layer
Presentation Layer
Application Layer
TCP / IP Protocol Suit
Addressing
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