Mac - Sem 1 - Ksou
Mac - Sem 1 - Ksou
5 Marks
1) Define Computer Network,
2) What is the difference between analog and digital signals?
3) What is the primary role of the Data Link Layer in a network?
. 4) Write a note on FTP.
5) What is Routing?
10 Marks
1) What is the TCP/IP protocol suite? Discuss its significance as the foundation of the modern
internet.
2) Compare serial and parallel transmission, mentioning their pros and cons. .
3) Explain the concept of error detection and correction using Hamming Code.
4) Define IPv4 and IPv6. What are their main differences?
5) Discuss the role and importance of port numbers in the Transport Layer.
6) Discuss signal representation and modulation techniques, like amplitude, frequency, and phase
modulation.
7) Explain the role and importance of port numbers in the Transport Layer.
8) Describe the differences between unicast, multicast, and broadcast in IP communication.
9) Explain error detection and correction mechanisms in the Transport Layer.
10) Explain the term "Handover" in cellular networks.
11) Describe the OSI model and its seven layers. Explain the functionality of each layer.
12) Discuss the concept of the Three-Way Handshake in TCP and its significance in establishing a
reliable connection.
13) Discuss the evolution of encryption techniques, focusing on AES, DES, and RSA.
14) Compare and contrast the characteristics of different wireless communication protocols
15 Marks
1) How do network devices like switches, routers, and access points interact within a network?
2)Explain their roles in managing data traffic.
3) Explain transmission media, including guided and unguided types, their uses, and limitations.
4) Describe the function of the SMTP protocol and its request-response codes.