Computer Network Sample Questions
Unit 01
1. Define Computer Network. Explain the evolution of computer network
2. Explain the different types of Computer Network
3. Explain the following network devices
a. Modem
b. Ethernet Card
c. RJ45 Connector
d. Repeater
e. Switch
f. Router
4. List the different network topology. Explain any one
5. Write a short note on
a. Mesh Topology
b. Ring Topology
c. Star Topology
d. Hybrid Topology
6. Write a short note on Internet, Web and the Internet of things
7. Write a short note on WWW
Unit 02
1. Define Protocol. List the different Standard Creation Committees.
2. Write a short note on OSI Model.
3. Write a short note on TCP/IP Reference model.
4. Compare between OSI model and TCP/IP reference Model.
5. List the different transmission media.
6. Write a short note on
a. Twisted pair cable
b. Coaxial Cable
c. Optical Fibre Cable
d. Radio waves
e. Microwaves
f. Infrared
g. Bluetooth
h. WIFI
7. Write a short note on Packet Switching
8. Write a short note on Circuit Switching
9. Compare Packet Switching and Circuit Switching
UNIT -03
1. List the any five Network Layer services. Explain any two in details.
2. Write a short note on Packet Switching.
3. Write a short note on Circuit Switching
4. Compare circuit switching and Packet Switching.
5. Write a short note on Connection oriented services.
6. Write a short note on IPv4 Addresses.
7. Perform the following task :
a. Change the following IPv4 addresses from binary notation to dotted-
decimal notation. 10000001 00001011 00001011 11101111
b. Change the following IPv4 addresses from dotted-decimal notation to
binary notation. 111.56.45.78
c. Find the error, if any, in the following IPv4 addresses: 111.56.045.78
d. Find the number of addresses in a range if the first address is
146.102.29.0
e. Write the subnet mask for the following address 146.102.29.0
8. Write a shot note on classful address
9. Write a short note on classless addresses
10.Explain the concept of subnetting and supernetting.
11.List and explain the special addresses in IPv4
12.An IPv4 Datagram arrive at a router
(4A000028000100000102)16
Answer the following questions:
a) Is there any options used
b) How many more routers the packet can travel.
c) Name the protocol for which the packet is carrying data.
d) Can this packet fragmented.
e) What is the size of data?
13. Write a short note on fragmentation.
14.What are the options available in IPv4 packet? Explain.
15.Define the following terms in routing protocols
a. Distance Vector routing
b. Link state routing
c. Point to Point link
d. Transient link
e. Stub link
f. Virtual link
g. Static routing
h. Dynamic routing
i. Hop count
j. Autonomous System.
Unit 04
1. List the services provided by TCP.
2. Explain the Packet format for TCP.
3. Write a short note on TCP connection establishment
4. Write a short note on TCP connection Termination.
5. Explain congestion control in TCP
6. What are the different times available in TCP.
7. List and explain the options available in TCP packet
8. Write a short note on DNS.
9. Explain Recursive resolution and Iterative Resolution
10. Explain the two types of connection in FTP.
11. List and explain any five commands available in TCP.
12. Explain the working of E-Mail.
13. Write a short note on Telnet.
14. Explain the concept of NVT in Telnet
15. What are the differnet options available in Telnet
16. Explain the process of option negotiation in Telnet
