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P.E.S. College of Engineering, Mandya - 571 401

(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU, Belagavi)
Fifth Semester, B.E- Computer Science and Engineering
Semester End Examination
Model Question Paper
Computer Networks
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 100
Course Outcomes
The Students will be able to:

CO1: Understand the fundamentals concepts of computer networks.

CO2: Familiarize with the standard models for the layered approach to set the communication between machines in
a network using protocols of the various layers.
CO3: Get prepare for advanced courses in computer networking.

Note: I) PART - A is compulsory. Two marks for each question.

II) PART - B: Answer any Two sub questions (from a, b, c) for a Maximum of 18 marks from each unit.

Q. No. Questions Marks BLs COs POs

I : PART - A 10
1 a. How many physical links are needed for a Mesh Topology with n nodes? Draw a PO 1,2
topology of the above specification. 2 L2 CO2
PSO 1
b. Mention sub layers of Data Link Layer. PO 1,2,3
2 L1 CO1
PSO 1
c. Mention the significance of Time-to-live field and Header checksum in IPv4 PO 2,3
header. 2 L1 CO2
PSO 1
d. Mention any Two applications of SCTP PO1,2
2 L2 CO2
PSO 1
e. Mention fields in URL. Give an example PO 1
2 L2 CO2
PSO 1
II : PART - B 90
UNIT - I 18
2 a. Differentiate between TCP/IP and OSI Model. Highlight the lacunas in OSI PO1,2
Model. 9 L1 CO1
PSO1
b. Demonstrate the different physical Topology. PO1,2
9 L2 CO1
PSO 1
c. Detail the reasons for deterioration of quality of signal when transmitted over a PO1,2
medium. 9 L1 CO1
PSO 1
UNIT- II
3 a. Explain the following PO1,2
i. Bit stuffing and Bit Unstuffing 9 L2 CO2
PSO 1
ii. Byte Stuffing and Byte unstuffing
b. Given the dataword 1010011 and the divisor 1011,show the generation of the PO 1,2,3
CRC codeword at the sender site and with the error in the 3 rd position(right side) 9 L3 CO3
PSO 1
at the receiver site. Differentiate between Pure ALOHA and Slotted ALOHA.
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c. Explain HDLC header format in detail. PO 1,2
PSO 1
9 L2 CO2

UNIT - III
4 a. Error reporting, network diagnostics and supporting the internet protocol by PO 1,2
handling error conditions is addressed by which protocol. Discuss about this 9 L2 CO2
PSO 1
protocol in detail.
b. Explain the problems in distance vector routing algorithm along with solutions to
PO 1,2
the problems. 9 L3 CO3
PSO 1

c. Demonstrate how LSPs is created and sent out by each node to build a LSDB. PO 1,2
9 L2 CO2
PSO 1
UNIT - IV 18
5 a. How does Three way Handshaking work in TCP connection explain with neat PO 1,2,3
9 L2 CO2
diagram? PSO1
b. Explain TCP general policy for handling congestion. PO 1,2,3
9 L2 CO2
PSO1
c. Explain the services of SCTP in detail. PO 1,2,3
9 L2 CO2
PSO1
UNIT - V 18
6 a. Demonstrate client Server paradigm. PO 2,3
9 L2 CO1
PSO 1
b. Detail the Internet directory system that can map name to an address(DNS PO 2,3
protocol) 9 L2 CO2
PSO 1
c. Interpret the data structure of the Socket. Discuss the iterative TCP PO 2,3
communication with a flow diagram. 9 L2 CO3
PSO1

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Computer Networks
[As per Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) & OBE Scheme]
SEMESTER – V
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Course Code: P22CS502 Credits: 03
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P): 3:0:0 CIE Marks: 50
Total Number of Teaching Hours: 40 SEE Marks: 50
Course Learning Objectives: This course will enable the students to:
 Understand the fundamentals concepts of computer networks.
 Familiarize with the standard models for the layered approach to set the communication between machines in a
network using protocols of the various layers.
 Get prepare for advanced courses in computer networking.
UNIT – I 8 Hours
Introduction and Physical Layer : Data communication—Networks — Network Types — Protocol Layering — TCP/IP
Protocol suite — OSI Model — Physical Layer: Signals: analog signals, digital signals—Signal impairment—Multiplexing
—Transmission media : guided
Self-study component: Transmission media : unguided
UNIT – II 8 Hours
Data-Link Layer & Media Access : Introduction — Data-Link Control—Media Access Control —Layer Addressing —
Ethernet—Cellular telephony.
Self-study component: Satellite Network ,Connecting devices
UNIT – III 8 Hours
Network Layer : Network Layer Services — Packet switching —Internet protocol version 4: IP addressing, main and
auxiliary protocol, options, ICMPv4 — Next Generation IP (IPV6): IPV6 addressing , IPV6 protocol — Transition from
IPv4 to IPv6—Routing algorithms: —Unicasting routing protocols: RIP,OSPF—Multicasting Protocol: PIM— IGMP

Self-study component: BGP4, Multicasting protocol: DVMRP, MOSPF

UNIT – IV 8 Hours
Transport Layer : Transport Layer services— Transport Layer Protocols — User Datagram Protocol — Transmission
Control Protocol: TCP services, TCP features, Segment, TCP connection, Windows in TCP, Flow control, Error
control ,TCP congestion control— SCTP: Services and features, packet format.
Self-study component: Transport layer services: Connectionless and connection oriented protocols
UNIT – V 8 Hours
Application Layer : Introduction—Client /Server Paradigm—Standard Applications: World Wide Web and HTTP, FTP,
Electronic Mail, Domain Naming Services—Socket interface programming

Self-study component: Network management: Introduction

Course Outcomes: On completion of this course, students are able to:

Bloom’s
CO’s Level Indicator
Taxonomy Level

CO1 Recall the basic concepts of Computer network pertaining to each layer
Understanding L2
of TCP/IP reference model.
CO2 Understand the different applicability of protocols in various
Analysis L2
layers.
CO3 Solve the problem by applying networking techniques for a given
Apply L3
scenario.
Text Book(s):
Behrouz A. Forouzan ”Data Communications and Networking with TCP/IP protocol suite” 6th Edition Published by
McGraw Hill LLC, 2022.
Reference Book(s): - Computer networks ,Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall. -- 5th ed, Pearson Education, Inc,
2011.
Web and Video link(s):
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E-Books/Resources:
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CIE and SEE Weightage for each level

Understand 50 %
Analysis 30 %
Apply 20 %