UNIT I: QUESTION BANK (CO1 – Introduction to Internet Technology)
2-Mark Questions (Concept-based / Short answer)
1. Define the Internet and explain the role of “TCP/IP”.
2. Define the terms "Web Client" and "Web Server" and give one example of each.
3. What do you mean by internetworking?
4. What is the purpose of IP addresses in internet communication?
5. What is the function of a domain name system (DNS)?
6. Write two key features of HTTP protocol.
7. What is the main difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
8. What is a firewall? Mention its importance.
9. What is a proxy server?
10. What is a web browser? Give two examples.
11. Name any two popular web servers.
12. Differentiate between a static and dynamic IP address.
4-Mark Questions (Application-based / Explanation with examples or structure)
1. Illustrate the HTTP request-response model with a diagram.
2. Describe the architecture of the Internet, including the role of TCP/IP.
3. Explain how TCP/IP works to ensure reliable communication over the Internet.
4. Describe the role and structure of an IP address.
5. Explain the hierarchy of domain names with suitable examples.
6. Differentiate between HTTP and HTTPS. Mention their applications.
7. Describe the function of a Web Server in the client-server model.
8. What is a proxy server? Discuss its advantages in internet communication.
9. Explain the concept of a firewall and its role in network security.
10. Compare and contrast WWW and the Internet.
11. Describe any four features of the HTTP protocol.
12. Explain the role of Web Clients and Web Servers with suitable examples.
8-Mark Questions (Analytical / Comparative / Design-based)
1. Analyse the importance of the TCP/IP model in enabling Internet communication.
2. Explain the components of Internet architecture with a diagram and real-life
examples.
3. Evaluate the working of the HTTP request-response cycle with status codes and
methods.
4. Discuss in detail the various types of Internet protocols apart from TCP/IP (e.g., FTP,
SMTP, DNS).
5. Compare static and dynamic IP addresses. Where is each used and why?
6. Illustrate and compare the working of a proxy server and a firewall in network
security.
7. Create a scenario where HTTPS is mandatory. Explain how SSL/TLS secures the
transmission.
8. Evaluate the role of web clients and web servers in a complete HTTP-based
communication process.
9. Discuss the concept of domain names and DNS resolution with appropriate technical
flow.
10. Analyse the challenges and solutions in internetworking heterogeneous networks.
11. Explain the importance of ports and socket programming in Internet communication.
12. Compare HTTP and HTTPS in terms of architecture, security, and real-world usage.