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Additional Questions on Data Communications

Question 1: Subnetting and Network Design

An educational institution needs to design a network for its new campus. The departments
and their host requirements are listed below:

| Department | Number of Hosts |


|------------|-----------------|
| Library | 60 |
| Admin | 50 |
| IT Support | 40 |
| Labs | 30 |
| Faculty | 20 |
| Students | 80 |

a) Determine the subnet mask required for the entire network if these departments need
separate subnets.
b) Assuming the IP block 10.0.0.0/X, calculate and fill in a table with the network address,
broadcast address, and range of usable IP addresses for each department.
c) What are the advantages of using VLANs in this setup?
d) Describe the importance of assigning a gateway for each subnet and how it aids in inter-
subnet communication.

Question 2: Error Detection and Correction

a) Explain the differences between single-bit and burst error in data communication.
Provide examples.
b) A data packet "1011101" is transmitted, and a checksum of "011" is used. Verify whether
the received packet "1011111" is correct. Show the steps.
c) Discuss two error-correction techniques commonly used in networking.
d) Highlight the trade-offs between computational complexity and accuracy in error-
detection algorithms.

Question 3: Delta Modulation and Analog-to-Digital Conversion

a) Describe the impact of step size on the quality of a delta modulation signal.
b) For the signal values 3, 5, 6, 5, 4, 6, 8 over a 1-second interval and step size 0.75, plot the
delta modulation staircase function.
c) Write the binary output for the staircase function you plotted.
d) Compare and contrast Delta Modulation with Adaptive Delta Modulation.

Question 4: OSI Model and Protocols

a) Explain how the OSI model ensures interoperability between different vendors'
networking equipment.
b) Identify the OSI layer responsible for the following tasks and explain its role:
i. Establishing a connection between two devices
ii. Converting data into a format suitable for transmission
iii. Ensuring reliable data transfer
iv. Encrypting and decrypting messages for secure communication
c) Discuss the limitations of the OSI model and how the TCP/IP model addresses them.
d) Provide a real-world example of an application that uses both TCP and UDP protocols,
explaining why each is chosen.

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