MU Electronics Engineering (Semester 7)
Computer Communication Networks
May 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) List the functions of the network layer in the OSI model.
5 M
1 (b) What are transmission impairments? Explain each briefly.
5 M
1 (c) What is sub-netting? List advantages and disadvantages of the same.
5 M
1 (d) Explain STS-1 frame format.
5 M

2 (a) Draw block diagram of functional architecture of ISDN and explain.
10 M
2 (b) Explain automatic protection switching in Sonet networks.
6 M
2 (c) Compare twisted pair and coaxial cables.
4 M

3 (a) Compare Go back N ARQ and Selective reject ARQ. What is the maximum size for both?
10 M
3 (b) State and explain the working of a TSI switch.
5 M
3 (c) Distinguish between in-band signaling and out-band signaling in circuit switched networks.
5 M

4 (a) Distinguish and explain in detail Router, Hub, Switch, Bridge, Gateway.
10 M
4 (b) Explain "flooding" in packet network. State advantages and applications.
5 M
4 (c) Distinguish between implicit congestion signaling and explicit congestion signaling.
5 M

5 (a) Apply Dijkstra's and Bellman ford algorithm to the given network and find the least cost path between source node ?I to all the other nodes :
10 M
5 (b) Explain Section, Line and Path with respect to SONET.
5 M
5 (c) Distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous transmission.
5 M

6 (a) Explain IEEE 802.2 standard. Sketch the general MAC frame format and LLC PDU structure. Explain the functions of the different fields.
10 M
6 (b) Distinguish between the following token re-insertion strategies.
i. Single Token Operation
ii. Multiple Token Operation
iii. Single Frame Operation
10 M

Write short notes on (Any four) : -
7 (a) Berkeley API.
5 M
7 (b) ADSL
5 M
7 (c) IPV4 and IPv6
5 M
7 (d) TCP and UDP
5 M
7 (e) V series modem standards.
5 M



More question papers from Computer Communication Networks
SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENTS