Computer Networks 2075

Group A

Long Answer Questions:

Attempt all questions.                                                                                        (2x10=20)

1.      Define transmission media. Discuss different guided and unguided transmission in detail.

OR

Define routing. Discuss distance-vector routing algorithm with example.

2.      Discuss error detection and correction scenario. Explain cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error detection technique with example.

Group B

Short answer Questions:

Attempt any eight questions.                                                                                       (5x8=40)

3.      What is packet switching? Discuss store-and-forward transmission of packet switching.

4.      Why do we need DNS? Discuss different fields in the DNS message.

5.      What is connectionless transport? Differentiate TCP with UDP.

6.      How can we use token-bucket algorithm to control congestion? Discuss.

7.      What is IP? Discuss different classes of IPv4 address.

8.      What is virtual circuit network? How is it different from datagram network?

9.      Discuss channel partitioning protocol. What is TDMA?

10. What are the applications of multimedia networking? Discuss audio streaming

11.      Write short notes on:

a.       IPv6

b.      Network management