Computer Networks (CSE)
Computer Networks (CSE)
B.Tech III Year I Semester Regular & Supply Examinations January - 2024
COMPUTER NETWORKS
(Computer Science & Engineering)
Time: 3 hrs. Max Marks: 60
PART-A
(Compulsory Question)
1. Answer the following 05 x 02 = 10 Marks
PART-B
Answer All five Units 05 x 10 = 50 Marks
UNIT-I
2. How can we implement a network using OSI model? Demonstrate OSI model with 10 M
all layers and its functionalities?
OR
3. a) What advantage does a circuit-switched network have over a packet-switched 5M
network? What advantages does TDM have over FDM in a circuit-switched
network?
b) Describe the most popular wireless Internet access technologies today. Compare 5M
and contrast them.
UNIT-II
4. a) Describe how Web caching can reduce the delay in receiving a requested object. 5M
Will Web caching reduce the delay for all objects requested by a user or for only
some of the objects? Why?
b) With a neat illustration, explain the role of DNS in application layer. 5M
OR
5. Explain reply and response messages formats in HTTP and their usage for 10 M
standard communication.
UNIT-III
6. How sliding window protocol works for GobackN and selective repeat? Illustrate 10 M
with examples.
OR
7. a) Illustrate the three way handshaking process for TCP connection management. 5M
b) Compare the TCP header and the UDP header. List the fields in the TCP header 5M
that are missing from UDP header. Give the reason for their absence.
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UNIT-IV
8. a) The role of IP is crucial in communication. How the IP datagram format is designed 5M
to make the communication more effective?
b) Explain briefly how IP subnet masking is calculated with example. 5M
OR
9. Explain the key features of distance vector routing algorithm. How it helps the 10 M
packets to be routed to their destinations? Demonstrate with examples.
UNIT-V
10. a) What is the role of ARP? Explain. 5M
b) Compare the frame structures for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and Gigabit Ethernet. 5M
How do they differ?
OR
11. Explain Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and its role in link virtualization. 10 M
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