Code:C6201

MR 22
MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
III B.Tech I Semester (MR 22) REGULAR END EXAMINATION DECEMBER-2024
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
COMPUTER NETWORKS
(Common to CSE,IT,CSE(CS),CSE(AIML),CSE(DS) and CSE(IOT))
Duration: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60

Part A
Answer all the questions 10 X 1 =10 Marks
Q No Questions Marks BT Level CO
1 Identify three types of guided transmission media. 1 L3 1
2 Explain the primary purpose of the OSI model in networking. 1 L2 1
3 Define 'framing' in the context of the data link layer. 1 L3 2
4 List the Direction of Data flows. 1 L4 2
5 List two routing algorithms used in the network layer. 1 L4 3
6 Illustrate the concept of hierarchical routing with an example. 1 L3 3
7 What is the main function of the transport layer in the OSI model? 1 L2 4
8 Define ICMP with full form? 1 L4 4
Describe the role of DNS in network communications. 1 L3 5
9
10 What are the primary functions of SNMP in network management? 1 L2 5
Part B
Answer all the questions 5X10M=50Marks
S.No Questions Marks BT Level CO
a) Compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP reference models.
5 L4 1
Explain their importance in network communication.
11 b) Define Topology? Explain various types of Topologies with
5 L3 1
diagrams?
OR
a) Explain different types of Networks and Categories of
Networks? 5 L4 1
12 b) List the Difference between circuit-switched network and
5 L3 1
packet-switched network and message switching?
a) Describe Data link layer purpose with Framing Methods?
2
and find CRC code by using Frame 1101011011 and 5 L4
13 Generator 10011?
b) Explain Ethernet IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.4?
5 L3 2
OR
a) Explain Random access and Controlled Access in details? 5 L3 2
14 b) Explain the importance Noiseless Channels, Noisy
5 L2 2
Channels?
c) Illustrate the importance of Network layer and explain any
5 L3 3
15 two Routing algorithms with example?
d) Explain the importance of IGMP and its operations? 5 L4 3
OR
a) List the Uni-casting Routing Protocols and explain in detail of 5 L3 3
16 anyone protocol?
 b) Explain Multi-casting Routing Protocols and explain in detail
5 L3 3
of anyone protocol?
a) Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols, focusing on
5 L4 4
their design and applications.
17
b) Explain the process of connection management in TCP. How
5 L2 4
does it ensure reliable communication?
OR
a) Discuss the concept of Congestion Control in Detail? 5 L3 4
18 b) Analyze the differences between Integrated and L4
5 4
Differentiable services in QOS?
a) Explain the function of the Domain Name System (DNS) and
5 L2 5
its role in internet communication.
19
b) Discuss the significance of SNMP in network management.
5 L3 5
How does it contribute to network monitoring and control?
OR
a) Analyze the impact of HTTP and the World Wide Web on 5
5 L4
20 global communication.
b) Explain the role of Network security and Cryptography with
5 L2 5
Example?

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