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MCA
(SEM III) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
COMPUTER NETWORK
TIME: 3HRS M.MARKS: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief.
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a. Identify the five components of a data communication system. 2 1
b. Discuss the differences between simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex 2 2
communication.
c. Explain various types of data errors in data communication. 2 4
d. Define the term piggybacking. 2 2
e. Differentiate between Datagram approach and Virtual circuit approach. 2 2
f. Define the function of router? 2 3
g. What are the characteristics of data communication? 2 1
h. What are the advantages of using Port numbers? 2 4
i. Define security goals of Information. 2 3
j. What is a firewall, and how does it contribute to network security? 2 1
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SECTION B

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2. Attempt any three of the following:
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a. With a neat diagram, explain OSI reference model. 10 4

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b. Explain different error detection and correction mechanisms used in data 10 5

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communication.
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c. Define switching. Briefly explain about Packet Switching, Message Switching 10 4
and Circuit Switching.
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d. Explain a congestion control algorithm. 10 5

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e. Write short notes on a) VPN b) NAT 10 4

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SECTION C
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3. Attempt any one part of the following:

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a. Explain the various media used for data transmission in computer networks. 10 4
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b. Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of STAR, MESH, RING 10 4

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and BUS topologies.

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4. Attempt any one part of the following:

a. Briefly explain the various media access protocol. 10 4
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b. A bit stream 1010101010 is transmitted using the standard CRC method. The 10 3
generator polynomial is x4+x3+1. What is the actual bit string transmitted?
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5. Attempt any one part of the following:

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a. Describe fragmentation. How does the network layer handle fragmentation and 10 2
reassembly of data packets during transmission?
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b. What is Internet Protocol (IP)? State and describe various classes used for IP 10 4
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addressing.
6. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Write short notes on a) UDP b) TCP c) SCTP 10 2
b. Describe the QoS and explain techniques to improve QoS. 10 4
7. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. What is significance of cryptography? Compare between public-key and 10 4
private key cryptography
b. Write short notes on i) Domain Name System ii) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol 10 2
iii) World Wide Web iv)TELNET

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