Assignment CN
Assignment CN
Q2. Define ARP and RARP. How are they used in a network?
Q4. Differentiate between static and dynamic routing. Name and explain any two routing
algorithms.
Q7. Compare TCP and UDP in terms of reliability, speed, and usage.
Q9. What is QoS (Quality of Service) in networking? How does it impact performance?
Q10. Explain the concept of logical addressing in the network layer. Why are IP addresses
Q11. Describe in detail the process of routing. Differentiate between distance vector and link
state routing protocols.
Q12. What is ICMP? Explain its message types and how it helps in network diagnostics (e.g.,
ping, traceroute).
Q13. Compare IPv4 and IPv6 in terms of features, address structure, and benefits. Provide
examples of each format.
Q16. What are the different phases of a TCP connection (3-way handshake and connection
termination)? Illustrate with a diagram.
Q17. How does UDP differ from TCP in terms of error handling, connection establishment,
and use-cases?
Q18. What is port addressing? Explain the role of port numbers in multiplexing and
demultiplexing at the transport layer.
Q19. How does flow control work in TCP? Explain the sliding window mechanism.
Q20. What is congestion control? Briefly explain TCP congestion control techniques like
Slow Start, Congestion Avoidance, and Fast Recovery.
Q21. Define the Application Layer. List and describe at least five common Application Layer
protocols (e.g., HTTP, FTP, DNS, SMTP, DHCP).
Q22. Explain how the DNS works. What are the roles of recursive and authoritative name
servers?
Q23. Compare HTTP and HTTPS. What additional features does HTTPS provide and how?
Q24. Describe the working of an Email System with respect to SMTP, POP3, and IMAP
protocols.