July 2011 Master of Computer Application (MCA) Semester 3 MC0075 Computer Networks 4 Credits

(Book ID: B0813 & B0814)

Assignment Set 1 (60 Marks)

Answer all Questions Each Question carries TEN Marks Book ID: B0813 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous transmission. 2. Describe the ISO-OSI reference model and discuss the importance of every layer. 3. Explain the following with respect to Data Communications: A) Fourier analysis B) Band limited signals C) Maximum data rate of a channel Book ID: B0814 4. Explain what all facilities FTP offers beyond the transfer function? 5. What is the use of IDENTIFIER and SEQUENCE NUMBER fields of echo request and echo reply message? Explain. 6. In what conditions is ARP protocol used? Explain

July 2011 Master of Computer Application (MCA) Semester 3 MC0075 Computer Networks 4 Credits
(Book ID: B0813 & B0814)

Assignment Set 2 (60 Marks)

Answer all Questions Book ID: B0813 1. Discuss the physical description of the different transmission mediums. 2. Describe the following Medium Access Control Sub Layers Multiple access protocols: A) Pure ALOHA B) Slotted ALOHA 3. Discuss the different types of noise with suitable example . Book ID: B0814 4. What is Non-repudiation? Define cryptanalysis. 5. Explain mask-address pair used in update message. Discuss importance of path attributes. 6. Explain the following with respect to E-Mail: A) Architecture B) Header format Each Question carries TEN Marks