SRMIST RAMAPURAM CAMPUS

18CSS202J COMPUTER COMMUNICATION

Part B

Unit 1

1. Compare OSI and TCP/IP model.

2. Describe the different types of switching techniques with suitable diagram.
3. Explain the functions of Transport Layer, Network layer and Data link layer with a
necessary diagram.
4. What is network topology? Also Explain how the different topologies are designed by
using the network cable links.
5. Sketch the functions of ISO/ OSI model with neat diagram.
Unit 2

1. Discuss the classful addressing with relevant examples.

2. Define the router and explain its functionalities in detail.
3. Subnetting problems solved in class & PPT.
4. Explain the working principle and applications of hub and switch.
5. What is the need for IPv6? Explain the network address translation with neat diagram.
6. Compare classless addressing with classful addressing.

Unit 3

1. Illustrate Line coding with its types with neat diagram

2. Explain with neat sketch the unguided media of computer transmission.
3. Sketch the various guided media used for data transmission in computer networks.
4. Explain the technique used in ASK and FSK
5. Explain in detail about TDM and FDM
6. Explain Pulse code modulation and delta modulation

Unit 4

1. What do you mean ARQ mechanism? Explain about any one error control protocol used.
2. Elaborate on the cyclic redundancy check error detection mechanism with an example.
3. Describe about the High Level Data Link Control protocol with the frame structure.
4. What do you mean by sliding window protocol? Distinguish between Go-back-N protocol and
selective repeat protocol.
5. Describe the working principle of Carrier sense multiple access with collision Detection
(CSMA/CD)

Unit 5

1. Explain about the Enhanced Interior Gateway protocol with its features, types of packets and
routing tables used.
2. Explain about the path vector routing protocol in detail.
3. Discuss about the distance vector routing protocol with the necessary routing tables.
4. Discuss how the link state routing uses Dijkstra’s algorithm to update the Routing tables.
5. Explain about Routing information protocols and List out the characteristics of two versions