MU Information Technology (Semester 4)
Computer Networks
May 2012
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) With a neat diagram compare the uses and functions of different hardware components/devices in an internetwork.
10 M
1 (b) Compare virtual circuits and datagram subnets and show their diagrammatic representation during congestion control.
10 M

2 (a) What are the advantages of variable length frame over fixed length frames. Explain the different framing methods.
10 M
2 (b) Explain FDMA, TDMA and CDMA.
10 M

3 (a) Derive the efficiency of pure ALOHA protocol.
10 M
3 (b) A receiver receives the code 11001100111. When it applies the hamming code algorithm the result is 0101. Which bit has the error? What is the correct hamming code?
10 M

4 (a) Describe the IPv4 header format in detail.
10 M
4 (b) Explain the three protocol scenarios for establishing a connection using a 3-way handshake in TCP.
10 M

5 (a) Explain DVR routing algorithm and mention the drawbacks of the algorithm when put into practice.
10 M
5 (b) Explain the working of Transactional TCP.
10 M

6 (a) List the design features to be taken care of as congestion prevention policies in the different layers of network
10 M
6 (b) Draw the layered structures and compare the two network reference models OSI and TCP/IP.
10 M

Write short notes on (any two):-
7 (a) SONET.
10 M
7 (b) Ethernet frame formats.
10 M
7 (c) ADSL.
10 M
7 (d) Satellite Communication.
10 M



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