Final: 16-3-2018

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Computer Science)
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Course: Networking Design (3418) Semester: Spring 2018
Level: Bachelor Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1

Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 (a) Write a comprehensive summary on the functionalities of Peer to Peer and

multidrop circuit in communication network. (10)
(b) Explain the characteristics of various communication ports with the help of
their usage and importance. (10)

Q. 2 (a) Discuss the novel techniques for the control and accountability of
communication traffic in form of concise report. (10)
(b) Do some recent research analysis for advances in token passing technique.
Prepare a presentation about the actual research carried in the article and
present it to your class. (10)

Q. 3 (a) Search out at least one research problem in communication write down our
findings in form of summary report. (10)
(b) Elaborate the goals of layered protocols in the communications of networks. (10)

Q. 4 (a) What are the fundamental features of TCP/IP? How TCP/IP facilitate other
protocols work under it? (10)
(b) Enlist all the advantages of satellite network with the help of its
functionalities. (10)

Q. 5 (a) How you differentiate between non-polling primary and non-polling

secondary system? (10)
(b) Write down a detail note of the techniques used in conventional multiplexing.
(10)
 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

Note: All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1 (a) Explain the idea of teleport. Write note on the characteristics of teleport. (10)
(b) Study the techniques used for broadband and baseband LANs and write a
summary of your study in form of a research report. (10)

Q. 2 (a) Discuss the history and characteristics of ISDN network. (10)

(b) Write a comprehensive study report on telephone switching system. (10)

Q. 3 (a) Study the behavior of message switching in communication system. Write an

article regarding your finding in your research. (10)
(b) Explain the techniques used in routing of message in communication system
with the help of examples. (10)

Q. 4 (a) What is flow control? Write a summary on the techniques and characteristics
of flow control. (10)
(b) Discuss the waveform of communication signal in detail. (10)

Q. 5 Describe the various services provide by the internet technology for facilitating the
communication system. (10)

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Computer Science)
Course Code: 3418
Course Title: Networking Design
Credit Hours: 3 (3+0) 3 hours lectures per week
Session Offered: Please see the offering schedule
Recommended Book: Network Design by UYLESS BLACK
Audio/Video/
Multimedia CD: Not Available
Reference Book: Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols
for Network Design by Natalia Olifer and Victor Olifer
(Hardcover-Jan 11, 2006)
Pre-Requisite: 3413 Data Communication
Course Coordinator: Muhammad Tariq Abbasi, Lecturer, Department of Computer
Science, AIOU dcs@aiou.edu.pk
Teaching Methodology: Face-to-Face

Course Introduction:
This course covers; Introduction to Computer Network, Communication between
Computers and Terminals, Layered Protocols, Network and OSI Model, TCP/IP, Satellite
Network, Switching and Routing in Networks & x.25 Network, Digital Networks &
Personal Computer Networks Internet Services.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course you are expected to be able to:
1. Understand the concept of network topologies
2. Be familiar with OSI layers
3. Implement TCP/IP protocols in LAN
4. Differentiate between broadband and base band communication in LANs
5. Describe the concept of switching techniques.

Evaluation Criteria:
i) Assignments (02) 10%
ii) Mid Term Theory/Practical Examination 20%
iii) Final Examination 70%

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