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Computer Communications & Networks (Swe-306) Assignment # 1 Due Date: 1, February 2018

This document contains 17 questions about computer communications and networks for an assignment due on February 1st, 2018. The questions cover topics like the layers of the OSI reference model, differences between models like OSI and DOD, whether the network layer is implemented in hardware or software, differences between the transport and data link layers, differences between routers and gateways, examples of which network layer different devices operate on, what a PDU is and examples, color representation in images, topology types and required cables, consequences of connection failures in different topologies, whether a home network is a LAN/MAN/WAN, examples of hybrid topologies, delay sensitivity of applications, point-to-point vs multipoint connections, and examples of

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Computer Communications & Networks (Swe-306) Assignment # 1 Due Date: 1, February 2018

This document contains 17 questions about computer communications and networks for an assignment due on February 1st, 2018. The questions cover topics like the layers of the OSI reference model, differences between models like OSI and DOD, whether the network layer is implemented in hardware or software, differences between the transport and data link layers, differences between routers and gateways, examples of which network layer different devices operate on, what a PDU is and examples, color representation in images, topology types and required cables, consequences of connection failures in different topologies, whether a home network is a LAN/MAN/WAN, examples of hybrid topologies, delay sensitivity of applications, point-to-point vs multipoint connections, and examples of

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COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKS (SWE-306)

ASSIGNMENT # 1

DUE DATE: 1st, February 2018

Question 1: Name the seven layers of the OSI Reference Model. Why did the creators of the OSI
Reference Model decide to have seven layers? Can you propose a better reference model for
computer networks? Name four other models that have been proposed for the same purpose other
than the OSI reference model.
Question 2: What are the origins of the DOD model for computer communications and
networks? Is it better than the OSI Reference Model?
Question 3: Is the network layer implemented in hardware or software and why is it done that
way?
Question 4: Compare and contrast between the transport layer and the data link layer.
Question 5: What is the difference between a router and a gateway?
Question 6: Name the highest layer on which each one of the following entities operates:
1. Four Port Token Ring Bridge
2. Modem
3. FTP Server
4. FTP Client
5. Netmeeting Software
6. Network Interface Card
7. Router
8. Internet Explorer
9. Ethernet Switch
10. Ethernet Hub
Question 7: What is a PDU? Give examples with figures of two real world PDUs.
Question 8: A color image uses 16 bits to represent a pixel. What is the maximum number of different
colors that can be represented?
Question 9: Assume six devices are arranged in a mesh topology. How many cables are needed?

Question 10: How many ports are needed for each device?For each of the following four networks,
discuss the consequences if a connection fails.

a. Five devices arranged in a mesh topology


b. Five devices arranged in a star topology (not counting the hub)
c. Five devices arranged in a bus topology
d. Five devices arranged in a ring topology

Question 11: You have two computers connected by an Ethernet hub at home. Is this a LAN, a
MAN, or a WAN? Explain your reason.
Question 12: Draw a hybrid topology with a star backbone and three ring networks.
Question 13: Draw a hybrid topology with a ring backbone and two bus networks.
Question 14: Performance is inversely related to delay. When you use the Internet, which of the
following applications are more sensitive to delay?
a. Sending an e-mail
b. Copying a file
c. Surfing the Internet
Question 15: When a party makes a local telephone call to another party, is this a point-to-point
or multipoint connection? Explain your answer.
Question 16: In Figure 2.22, computer A sends a message to computer D via LANl, router Rl,
and LAN2. Show the contents of the packets and frames at the network and datalink layer for
each hop interface.
Question 17: In Figure 2.22, assume that the communication is between a process running at
computer A with port address i and a process running at computer D with port address j. Show
the contents of packets and frames at the network, data link, and transport layer for each hop.

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