B.E.

(Computer Engineering) Third Semester (CBS)

Introduction to Computer Network
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Time : Three Hours *1589* Max. Marks : 80
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Notes : 1. All questions carry marks as indicated.
2. Solve Question 1 OR Questions No. 2.
3. Solve Question 3 OR Questions No. 4.
4. Solve Question 5 OR Questions No. 6.
5. Solve Question 7 OR Questions No. 8.
6. Solve Question 9 OR Questions No. 10.
7. Solve Question 11 OR Questions No. 12.
8. Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
9. Assume suitable data whenever necessary.
10. Illustrate your answers whenever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
11. Use of non programmable calculator is permitted.

1. a) Describe Network Categories. 4

b) Explain N/w model layered and tash. 3

c) Explain different types of connections and physical topology. 7

OR

2. a) Discuss QSI reference model in detail. 7

b) Compare & contrast physical and logical addressing. 7

3. a) Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching Networks. 6

b) What are the types of transmission media in physical layer. 7

OR

4. a) Write a short note on Bridge. 6

b) Explain twisted pair cable with neat diagram. 7

5. a) What is the need of bit stuffing? Explain with example bit stuffing and character stuffing. 6

b) Define ARQ methods and explain the following. 7

i) Selective Repeat ii) Go back n

OR

6. a) Explain Error correction method? Consider the set stream 11001111 and solve using 7
Hamming code Algorithm.

b) Explain IEEE 802.3 LAN Std. 6

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7. a) What is congestion? Explain open loop and used loop congestion control methods. 7

b) What is distance vector? Explain distance vector routing algorithm. 6

OR

8. a) Explain Bellman ford algorithm. 6

b) Explain various classes of IPv4 addresses along with tis frame structure & identify the 7
following classes of given IP addresses.
i) [Link]
ii) [Link]
iii) [Link]

9. a) Explain QOS parameter of transport layer. 7

b) Explain TCP header format in details. 6

OR

10. a) Write a short note on socket. 6

b) Explain TCP transmission policy. 7

11. a) Explain fundamental principle of cryptography. Define symmetric & asymmetric method. 7

b) Write short note on Browser Architecture. 7

OR

12. Write short notes on the following. 14

i) Network Security

ii) Data Compression

iii) DNS

iv) Electronic Mail

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