The document outlines a structured examination format consisting of multiple sections with questions on networking concepts, including definitions, comparisons, and protocols. It covers topics such as TCP/IP, OSI model, IPv6, error detection mechanisms, and network topologies. Students are required to attempt a specified number of questions from each section, demonstrating their understanding of computer networking principles.
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CND priliminary 2
The document outlines a structured examination format consisting of multiple sections with questions on networking concepts, including definitions, comparisons, and protocols. It covers topics such as TCP/IP, OSI model, IPv6, error detection mechanisms, and network topologies. Students are required to attempt a specified number of questions from each section, demonstrating their understanding of computer networking principles.
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3 Hours / 70 Marks
1. Attempt any FIVE of the following:
22634 a) Define the following terms: i) bit rate ii) baud rate. b) List four network connecting devices. c) Compare TCP/IP and the OSI reference model. d) State the need for IPv6. e) State any two functions of the data link layer in the OSI Model. f) List two unguided media. g) State the level of addresses used in the following layers of the TCP/IP Protocol suite. i) Network layer. ii) Transport layer.
2.Attempt any THREE of the following:
a) Explain checksum error detection mechanism with a suitable example. b) State the functions performed by the Network layer and application layer in a TCP/IP protocol. c) Describe transition phase of PPP. d) Compare Peer-to-Peer and Client - Server architecture on the basis of - i) Cost ii) Performance iii) Backup iv) Security
3. Attempt any THREE of the following:
a) Draw a diagram to establish a network for a computer laboratory with 5 computers having internet facility using the following devices. i) Switch ii) Router b) Compare TPv4 and IPv6 on the basis of – i) Address Length ii) Packet Size iii) Configuration iv) IP Security c) Explain the stop and wait protocol under noisy conditions d) On which layer the following devices work i) Hub ii) Switch iii) Router iv) Repeater
4. Attempt any THREE of the following:
a) State the need for multiplexing and switching. Summarize the situations for the implementations of TDM, FDM, Circuit Switched Network & Packet Switched Network. b) On which layer of the OSI reference model following protocol works? i)UDP ii) IP iii) FTP iv) SCTPA c) Give the class & subnet address for the following IP address: i) 191.168.0.1 ii) 221.45.14.68 iii) 245.32.14.24 iv) 10.145.14.68 d) With a suitable diagram, explain the circuit switching technique.
5. Attempt any TWO of the following:
a) Classify the guided and unguided transmission media. Draw the labeled construction of a coaxial cable. State two advantages and applications of coaxial cable. b) With a schematic diagram, explain the following topologies with their disadvantages. i) Star topology, ii) Mesh topology. c) Draw the block diagram of asymmetric key cryptography and state the function of various components. 6. Attempt any TWO of the following: a) Suggest a topology for military applications with justification. Give the advantages and disadvantages of that topology. b) i) State the types of error detection methods. ii) In a particular data transmission system, the data 4 received was 1011010 using a 7-bit odd parity Hamming code; determine the correct code. c) Explain the addressing scheme in IPv4 and IPv6. When the IPv6 protocol is introduced, does the ARP protocol have to be changed? Explain in detail.