Question Bank
Computer Networks
B.Tech 5th Sem (CSE)
Unit-1
1. Discuss data transmission mode with diagram.
2. Discuss each function of ISO/OSI reference model with diagram.
3. Explain various types of network topologies with advantages and disadvantages.
4. Explain all functions of TCP/IP Protocol suite with diagram.
5. Describe LAN, WAN and MAN with diagram and example.
6. Write short notes on Digital Transmission : a) Guided Media b) Unguided Media
7. Compare Circuit switched networks and Packet switched networks with appropriate
diagram and example.
8. Explain all three categories of multiplexing with help of diagram
a) Frequency Division Multiplexing b) Wavelength Division Multiplexing c)
Time Division Multiplexing
9. Write short notes on following Networking devices
a) Modem b) Router c) Switch d) Hub
Unit-2
1. What is Framing?
2. Explain the various methods of error detection and correction.
3. Solve if the 7-bit hamming code word received by receiver is 1011011 assuming the
even parity state whether the received code word is correct or wrong. If wrong locate
the bit having error.
4. Discuss Hamming code and CRC with suitable example.
5. Explain following Random Access Protocols with appropriate diagram:
a) ALOHA b) CSMA c) CSMA/CD d)CSMA/CA
6. Explain following Controlled Access Protocols with appropriate diagram:
a) Reservation b) Polling c) Token Passing
7. Explain following Channelization Protocols with appropriate diagram:
a) FDMA b) TDMA c) CDMA
8. Write short notes on following with appropriate diagram:
a) ARP b) RARP c) DHCP
9. Write short notes on following with diagram:
a) Wireless LAN b) Bluetooth
10. Discuss ATM architecture with advantage over Frame networks.
Unit-3
1. Write the need of Network Layer and explain IPv4 Header format in detail.(8)
2. Describe advantages of IPv6 over IPv4 in detail with IPv6 Header format. (8)
3. Discuss sub-netting and Super-netting with appropriate diagram. ( 4 marks)
4. Illustrate how the following protocols work on network layer:(8+8)
a) ICMP b) RIP c) OSPF d) BGP
5. Explain the following unicast routing protocols with diagram:(8,8,4)
a) Distance Vector Routing b) Link State Routing c) Path Vector Routing
6. Explain the following multicast routing protocols with diagram:(8)
a) MOSPF, MDVR, CRT, PIM and MBONE
7. Discuss mobile IP with diagram. (4 marks)
8. Explain IP Security with security protocols with diagram. (8 marks)
Unit-4
1. Describe process to process delivery with neat diagram and discuss UDP Header
format.
2. Explain TCP services at application layer with diagram.
3. Draw and explain TCP header format and TCP services.
4. Write all steps of Three-way handshake by TCP with diagram.
5. Write short notes on following flow control protocol:
a) STOP and WAIT Protocol b) Stop and Wait ARQ
6. Discuss open-loop and closed loop congestion control with appropriate diagram.
7. Explain following with diagram:
a) Integrated services and Differentiated services b)RTT estimation
Unit-5
1. Explain following working with neat diagram(8,8)
a) WWW b) HTTP c) FTP d) SMTP
2. Explain working of email and write SMTP protocol role in mail services.
3. What is socket programming? Write all steps and algorithm for TCP and UDP with
example.
4. Discuss working of streaming stored, streaming live and interactive audio/video data
over internet with neat diagram.
5. Write short notes on following protocols with diagram: (8,8)
a. RTP b) RTCP c) VOIP d) Firewall
6. How cryptography is important for internet security? Describe symmetric key
cryptography with example.
7. How cryptography is important for internet security? Describe Asymmetric key
cryptography with example.
8. Write RSA Algorithm with suitable example.
9. Discuss types of attacks over internet and write preventive steps against attacks.
Note: Included (8 marks and 4 marks) mostly 8 marks
