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This document outlines the structure and requirements for the 5th Semester B.Tech CSE Semester End Examination in Computer Networks, including specific questions from various units. It emphasizes the need for students to answer one full question from each unit and provides detailed topics covering the OSI model, data communication, IP addressing, TCP, and DNS. The examination is set for May 2024, with a maximum score of 100 marks.

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CN Previous Year Question Paper

This document outlines the structure and requirements for the 5th Semester B.Tech CSE Semester End Examination in Computer Networks, including specific questions from various units. It emphasizes the need for students to answer one full question from each unit and provides detailed topics covering the OSI model, data communication, IP addressing, TCP, and DNS. The examination is set for May 2024, with a maximum score of 100 marks.

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5th Semester B.Tech CSE Semester End Examination May 2024


Course Title: Computer Networks
Course Code: B20EF0502 - 85582
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note:
1. Answer ONE FULL question from each unit.
2. Verify and ensure that question paper is completely printed before answering the question paper.
3. Any queries/discrepancies regarding the question paper, must be brought to the notice of the invigilator
4. Students must check the course title and course code before answering the question paper
UNIT – I Marks
1. a) The open systems interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual model created by the 10
International Organization for Standardization which enables diverse communication
systems to communicate using standard protocols. Discuss in detail about the layers in
OSI model with a neat diagram.
b) Physical topology refers to the way in which a network is laid out physically. Explain the 10
possible basic topologies giving their practical applications.
c) Calculate the propagation time and the transmission time for a 5-Mbyte message 5
(an image) if the bandwidth of the network is 1 Mbps? Assume that the distance between
the sender and the receiver is 12,000 km and that light travels at 2.4 × 108 m/s.
OR
2. a) The virtual circuit network is a cross connect between circuit switched network and 10
datagram networks, explain all the phases involved in setting the routing table having VCI.
Also derive the final total delay time for the same with diagram.
b) The most common technique to change an analog signal to digital data is called pulse 10
code modulation (PCM). Demonstrate Analog to Digital conversion using Pulse Code
Modulation (PCM) Encoder.
c) Data communications are the exchange of data between two devices via some form of 5
transmission medium. Discuss about the components of data communication system
UNIT – II
3. a) The process of coding the bits to digital signals is chosen to avoid overlap and distortion 10
of signal such as inter-symbol interference. Encode the given sequence of bits 101001110
to digital signals using: unipolar NRZ, polar NRZ-L, NRZ-I, RZ, Manchester.
b) Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is a method of detecting accidental changes/errors in the 10
communication channel. Demonstrate CRC encoding and decoding with a neat figure.
Find the codeword using CRC, given generator 1011, data word 1001 and show how it is
used to check for error detection at receiver side.
c) Point - to - Point Protocol (PPP) is a communication protocol of the data link layer that is 5
used to transmit multiprotocol data between two directly connected (point-to-point)
computers. With diagram explain the frame format of PPP.
OR
4. a) The Internet checksum is a relatively lightweight protocol that provides support for 10
reliable data transport. List the steps to calculate Internet Checksum at sender and
receiver sites. Calculate the checksum for a text of 8 characters “Forouzan”. ( Given F=46,
o=6F, r=72, o=6F, u=75, z=7A, a=61, n=6E )
b) The channelization protocol allows numerous stations to access the same channel at the 10

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same time by sharing the link's available bandwidth according to time, frequency, and
code. List out the different channelization protocols and explain with diagrams the Code
Division Multiple Access(CDMA).
c) Write to which class the following IP address belongs and also Find the NetID and host ID 5
of following IP addresses.
i) 217.14.2.1
ii) 288.35.54.12
iii) 91.123.51.46
iv) 131.14.6.8
UNIT – III
5. a) IEEE 802.11 defines the frame formats or frame structures that are developed within the 10
MAC layer of the protocol stack. They enable the data to be sent to the required
destination on the local area network, wide area network or whatever system is being
used. Explain 802.11 frame format.
b) An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local 10
network. IP stands for "Internet Protocol," which is the set of rules governing the format
of data sent via the internet or local network. Explain with diagram the IPv4 Header
format.
c) Network address translation (NAT) is a method of mapping an IP address space into 5
another by modifying network address information in the IP header of packets while they
are in transit across a traffic routing device. Explain the working of NAT with related
diagram
OR
6. a) Consider a network with 6 routers, connected with links having weights as shown in the 10
following diagram. Find the shortest path from all the links using link state algorithm
assuming the source node as ‘u’.

b) Internet Protocol hierarchy contains several classes of IP Addresses to be used efficiently 10


in various situations as per the requirement of hosts per network. Write note on five class
of address used in IPv4 addressing. Also Explain the mechanisms can be used for
transition from IPv4 to IPv6.
c) A block of address is granted to a small organization. One of the IPV4 address is 5
205.16.37.39/28. Identify the first address, last address, and number of addresses in the
block?
UNIT – IV
7. a) Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a communications standard that enables 10
application programs and computing devices to exchange messages over a network. Draw
TCP Segment structure and explain its fields.

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b) Congestion is an important factor in packet switched network. It refers to the state of a 10
network where the message traffic becomes so heavy that the network response time
slows down leading to the failure of the packet. Explain with diagrams the techniques
involved in TCP Congestion Control.
c) Automatic Repeat ReQuest (ARQ) is a group of error – control protocols for transmission 5
of data over noisy or unreliable communication network. Explain selective repeat ARQ
protocol.
OR
8. a) The following is the content of a UDP header in hexadecimal format: 10
CB84000D001C001C
i. What is the source port number?
ii. What is the destination port number?
iii. What is the total length of the user datagram?
iv. What is the length of the data?
v. Is the packet directed from a client to a server or vice versa?
b) The Domain Name System (DNS) maps IP addresses to hosts connected to either the 10
public or private internet via a process called DNS resolution, making it an essential part
of an organization's infrastructure. Explain with diagrams the recursive and iterative
resolution of DNS, also explain the DNS query and response messages.
c) Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft which 5
provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network
connection. Write a note on Remote Login Protocols.

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