B. Tech.

8th Semester Regular Examination 2016-17

B.Tech./EVEN/Reg/(16-17)

Subject: Communication Networks Code: EC 841

Full Marks: 70 Time: 3 hours

Answer any five questions.

1. (a) Differentiate between point-to-point

point link and shared link.
(b) How computers can exchange data packets with the help of a Hub?
[5+9=14]

2. (a) Whatt do you mean by ethernet address and network address?

(b) Describe the 7-layer
layer OSI model.
model
[5+9=14]

3. (a) Define calling rate and traffic intensity. What is the unit of voice traffic?
(b) What are the main components of a landline telephone set?
[5+9=14]

4. (a) An exchange uses -48V

48V battery. A resistance of 300 Ω is placed in series with the battery
for protection against short-circuit.
circuit. The telephone set resistance at subscriber’s
subscriber’s home is about 100
Ω and 22 gauge two-wire
wire cable is installed between the subscriber premises and the exchange. If
a subscriber is 35 k.m. away from the exchange, determine whether he/she is able to make a call
or not. Assume 22 gauge  0.64 m.m. and the minimum current required for desired operation of
a telephone microphone is 23 mA.
(b) Describe the signalling steps between a subscriber and a local exchange.
[5+9=14]
5. (a) Mention the protocol stack and topologies used in SONET.
(b) Describe the FDDI technology used in optical cable networks.
[5+9=14]
6. (a) Why power control is necessary in a wireless mobile network?
(b) Describe four generations of cellular mobile networks.
[5+9=14]

7. (a) Classify the satellites based on their functionality.

(b) Describe advantages and disadvantages of satellite communication networks with respect to
other technologies.
[5+9=14]

8. Write short notes on any two of the following: [72=14]

(a) Switching.
(b) WLAN.
(c) Bluetooth.
(d) Underwater optical networks.
networks

ECE Department, NIT Durgapur Communication Networks (EC 841)