16th to 20th Batch Backlog Exam Subject:- Network Engineering Total Mark -100 !

uration-"#r $ Note:- %ue tion 1 & & is com'ul or(. All questions carry equal marks. Attempt an( 6 out of the remaining. Provide examples and diagram where ever required. ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ) 1. a) An alternative to a LA is simply a !ig time sharing system with terminals for all users. "ive # advantages of a client $server system using a LA . !) 'hat is the main difference !etween ()P and *+P, %& marks) %& marks) %& marks) d) 'hich of the /01 layer handles each of following2 3 1) +ividing the transmitting !it stream in to frames. #) +etermining which route through the su!net to use. #. List # ways in which the /01 reference model & ()P41P reference model are same. ow list # ways in which they are different. %15 marks) %& marks)

c) 'hat does -negotiation. mean when discussing network protocols, "ive an example.

6. 'hat is the principal difference !etween connectionless communication & connection3 oriented communication, %15 marks)

7. a) 'hat is the difference !etween message switching and packet switching, %& marks) !) 8ow fast can a ca!le user receive data if the network is otherwise idle, %& marks)

&. 9riefly descri!e the difference !etween store and forward & cut3through switches. %15 marks) :. a) "ive # example of computer application for which connection oriented service is appropriate. ow give # example for which connection less service is !est. %& marks) !) Are there any circumstances when connection3oriented service will deliver packets out of order, ;xplain. %&marks)

<. 'hy does *+P exist, 'ould it not have !een enough to =ust let user processes send raw 1P packets. >. a) )omparison !etween LA and 'A , !) 'hat are the various components of network, ?. 0hort notes on 23 %an( *) a) 0liding window protocol !) @unction of networking devices c) Aouters d) 9ridges e) "ateways %15 marks) %& marks) %& marks) %&marks each)