VINAYAKA MISSION’S UNIVERSITY

V.M.K.V ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SALEM

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION
COMPUTER NETWORKS.
QUESTION BANK
Semester: VII Year: IV
UNIT-I

PART-A
1. What is meant by protocol?
2. Explain the two methods for transmitting the binary data across a link?
3. List out the function of network layer.
4. Define flow control.
5. What are the 2 types of TDM & how do they differ from each other?
6. What is Interleaving?
7. List the different redundancy check in data communication.
8. How is CRC superior to VRC.
9. How to calculate length of burst error.
10. Mention the different types of digital format.
11. Mention few advantages of computer networks.
12. Differentiate between WAN & MAN networks.
13. What is meant by Line configuration. Classify it.
14. Mention few drawbacks of Mesh topology.
15. Define Half duplex & full duplex transmission.
16. Give some specific responsibility of data link layer.
17. Mention few services supported by application layer.
18. Differentiate between serial and parallel transmission.
19. Mention few interface standards used in data communications.
20. What is an Modem? Classify it.
21. Define Multiplexing.What are its types.
22. What is burst error?
23. Differentiate between LRC & VRC.
24. What are all different encoding methods used in data communication.
25. Define even parity checking.
PART-B
1. Explain the ISO- OSI Layered architecture with neat diagram. (1.12-1.18)
2. .Explain in detail about parallel transmission and MODEMS. ( 1.34)
3. Define multiplexing? Explain the operation of synchronous TDM with neat sketch.
4. .Discuss LRC & VRC error detection methods?
5. Briefly explain about the CRC checker & generator with an example? (2.3)
6. Draw and explain in detail about Serial data transmission.
7. Explain in detail about various Electrical interface standards with its specifications.
8. Explain the operation of FDM with neat sketch.
9. Draw and explain about various Topology used in computer networks.
10. Explain in detail about various encoding and decoding methods.
 UNIT-II
PART-A
1. Define error control.
2. Why is flow control needed?
3. What are the two types of sliding window ARQ error control?
4. Differentiate between asynchronous & synchronous protocols?
5. What are the uses of BSC control frames?
6. What is the difference between the information fields in an HDLC I-frame & U-frame?
7. Name the four types of S-frames.
8. List out the three HDLC station types?
9. Distinguish between character oriented and bit oriented protocols
10.Classify different types of Asynchronous protocols.
11.What is meant by Line discipline?
12. Draw a Stop and Wait flow control mechanism in a network.
13.What is an ARQ? Classify it.
14. Draw the frame format for X-Modem
15. What are the uses of BSC data frames?
16. Differentiate between Unbalanced and Symmetrical configurations.
17.What are the different types of modes in HDLC configuration.
18.Draw the frame formats of I-Frame & S-Frames in HDLC.
19.Differentiate between X-Modem and Y-Modem.
20. Classify different types of synchronous protocols.
21.Draw an sliding window protocol.
22.What is the difference between primary and secondary stations in HDLC.
23.Define ARM mode.
PART-B
1. Explain the function of Stop and wait and sliding window flow control method with neat sketch.
2. What is ARQ .Explain the function of stop -and –wait ARQ with damaged frame, lost
frame & lost acknowledgment?
3. Briefly explain the sliding window Go-back-n ARQ with its relevant diagram?
4. Explain briefly about HDLC configuration & its modes of communications?
5. Discuss in details about Character oriented protocols.
6. Explain in detail about various Asynchronous protocols.
7. Briefly explain the sliding window Selective reject ARQ with its relevant diagram?
8. Write a brief notes on various synchronous protocols implemented in data link layer.
 UNIT-III
PART-A

1. Classify IEEE 802 Standards.

2. How to detect and avoid collisions.
3. What is the access method used in token ring protocol?
4. What are the advantages of FDDI over a basic token ring?
5. Compare the data transmission rates for traditional Ethernet, fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.
6. Explain the FIFO queues in DQDB
7. Why is slot reservation needed in DQDB?
8. Mention some features of SMDS.
9. Define upstream and downstream station in DQDB.
10. Differentiate between Ethernet and token ring.
11. What is an LLC and MAC.
12. Define CSMA / CD.
13. Give some electrical specification for Ethernet.
14. Draw the Frame format for Ethernet IEEE 802.3
15. Mention the role of monitor station in token ring configuration.
16. What is meant by Start Delimeter.
17. Define target token rotation time.
18. Draw the dual ring for FDDI.
19. Differentiate FDDI and DQDB.
20. Classify Different type of Ethernet.
21. What is SMDS?
22. What is role of Synchronous allocation register.
23. Give the data rate for token ring and FDDI configurations.

PART-B
1. Explain in detail about CSMA/CD with neat diagram and also give its frame format.
2. Explain the principles of Token ring network. Describe its basic operation of token passing
initialization and priority operation.
3. Explain briefly about the principles of FDDI standard with its relevant diagram.
4. Describe in detail about DQDB standard with its relevant diagram.
5. With the neat sketch explain the SMDS architecture.
6. Describe in detail about the Token Bus Configuration with its specification.
7. Draw and explain DQDB header and its distributed Queues.
8. Explain in detail about the IEEE 802.3 LAN Standards.
 UNIT-IV
PART-A

Define switching. Classify it.

What is the drawback of crossbar switch?
Define Blocking.
What is the function of a gateway?
What are datagrams?
What is the function of TSI in Time division switch?
Distinguish between bridges and routers?
What are the drawbacks of N-ISDN?
What is an ATM? Classify its services.
Name the different routing algorithm.
Mention the merits of multi stage switches.
Classify different type of bridges.
Draw a possible internetwork with routers.
Differentiate distance vector routing and link state routing.
What is the role of application adaption layer?
Define virtual path identifiers.
What is ISDN and mention the channels.
What is message switching?
Define Routing.
Compare switched virtual circuit and permanent virtual circuit.
Mention the teleservices provided by ISDN
Draw the layers of ATM.
Give some networking and internetworking devices.

PART-B
1. Explain briefly about circuit switching with neat diagram.
2. Explain the architecture and functions of ISDN? What are the limitations?
3. Discuss in details about ATM architecture. Also explain its services classes and its
Applications.
4. Explain in detail about Bridges and Repeaters in data communication.
5. Discuss in detail about distance vector routing algorithm.
Write short notes on message switching and frame delay.
Draw and explain ATM protocol with its header.
6. Explain in detail about Routers and Gateways in data communication.
Explain in detail about shortest path routing algorithm with an example.
Explain briefly about packet switching with neat diagram.
 UNIT-V
PART-A

1. What are the classifications of Encryption methods?

2. What are the classifications of decryption methods?
3. List the security services provided by the network?
4. State the three types of cryptographic algorithms?
5. Define authentication.
6. What is the need for virtual terminal?
7. What is the relationship between plaintext and cipher text?
8. List out the functions of presentation layer.
9. Mention few lossy compression techniques
10. Define HTML.
11. Differentiate between CMIP and CMIS.
12. Define Encryption.
13. Define decryption.
14. What is Data Security?
15. Mention the responsibility of presentation layer.
16. Define Data composition?
17. List out the functions of Session layer.
18. Mention the applications of CMIP.
19. Define Data compression.
20. What is the role of file transfer protocol?
21. List the advantages of authentication in a network.
22. Mention few lossless compression techniques

PART-B

1. Explain the principle of RSA algorithm and how the public and secret keys are derived?
2. Write short notes on:
(i) Data security.
(ii) File transfer protocol
3. Explain in detail about DES encryption scheme with an example and what are the drawbacks of DES
algorithms?
4. Explain briefly about CMIP with neat diagram
5. Draw and explain the structure of virtual terminal environment? Explain its modes of operation?
6. Explain briefly about MHS with neat diagram.
7. Write short notes on
(i) Authentication
(ii) Data composition
8. Discuss in detail about various encryption and decryption method in networking.
Comments :

Unit –I PART-A
• In Part-A try to avoid the word “Explain” because it may suitable for big questions
• Use ‘Two’ instead of 2 and “and” instead of “&” (ex. qn no.5)
• Avoid the general questions (ex. Qn no. 11)
• May include few simple problem questions in Part-A

PART-B
• Instead explaining OSI model ask to compare OSI and TCP/IP model
• Apart from general questions in the Part-B we ask few questions which exposes the
analytical ability and which could be answered only by intelligent students.
- Say for example few problems related with : Find the Check sum in
CRC
- Error detection and correction methods
- Encoding and decoding methods

Unit –I I PART-A
• In Part-A questions No.21 not understandable
• Others questions are OK
PART-B
• In big questions try to ask one specific topics and don’t mix many things in one
question. (ex. Qn.NO.2)
• Apart from general questions in the Part-B we ask few questions which exposes the
analytical ability and which could be answered only by intelligent students.
Unit –I I I PART-A
• In Part-A questions No.2 not suitable for shot answer.
• Try to avoid “Explain” and “some”
• Others questions are OK
PART-B
• In big questions try to ask one specific topics and don’t mix many things in one
question.
- Apart from general questions in the Part-B we ask few questions which
exposes the analytical ability and which could be answered only by
intelligent students.

Unit – IV is ok
Unit – V
- Avoid the word “state”
Others part is ok and few problem oriented questions may be included.
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