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TEST ITT300 | 2 HOURS | MAY2024

PART A (20 MARKS)

1. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for translating data from the network layer into a
format suitable for transmission on the physical medium?
A. Data Link Layer
B. Transport Layer
C. Physical Layer
D. Session Layer

2. Which layer is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating sessions between
applications in the OSI layer?
A. Presentation Layer
B. Application Layer
C. Session Layer
D. Transport Layer

3. The _______ model is widely used for communication over the Internet and includes layers such
as Application, Transport, Internet, and Link.
A. OSI
B. TCP/IP
C. Ethernet
D. Internet

4. In the OSI model, the _______ Layer is responsible for logical addressing, routing, and path
determination to ensure data packets reach their destination.
A. Transport
B. Network
C. Data Link
D. Physical

5. In the context of effective data communications, which of the following is NOT a key element?
A. Delivery
B. Accuracy
C. Jitter
D. Reliability

6. Frequency of failure and network recovery time after a failure are measures of the of a network.
A. Performance
B. Reliability
C. Security
D. Feasibility

7. Which topology requires a central controller or hub?

A. Mesh
B. Star
C. Bus
D. Ring
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8. ______ is the protocol suite for the current Internet.

A. TCP/IP
B. NCP
C. UNIX
D. ACM

9. _______ defines how a particular pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken based
on that interpretation.
A. Semantics
B. Syntax
C. Timing
D. None of the above

10. As the data packet headers moves from upper layer to lower layers headers are _______.
A. Added
B. Removed
C. Rearranged
D. Modified

11. Which of the following is an application layer service?

A. Remote log-in
B. File transfer and access
C. Mail service
D. All the above

12. Why was the OSI model developed?

A. Manufacturers disliked the TCP/IP protocol suite
B. The rate of data transfer was increasing exponentially
C. Standards were needed to allow any two systems to communicate
D. None of the above

13. _______ is the process of converting digital data to a digital signal.

A. Block coding
B. Line coding
C. Scrambling
D. None of the above

14. A signal has a constant value of 5 volts. Its frequency is _______Hz

A. Zero
B. One
C. Ten
D. Five

15. In _______ the phase of the carrier is varied to represent two or more different signal elements.
Both peak amplitude and frequency remain constant.
A. ASK
B. PSK
C. FSK
D. QAM
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16. In a _______ connection, more than two devices can share a single link.
A. point-to-point
B. multipoint
C. primary
D. secondary

17. _______ refers to the physical or logical arrangement of a network.

A. Data flow
B. Mode of operation
C. Topology
D. None of the above

18. A _______ is a data communication system spanning states, countries, or the whole world.
A. MAN
B. LAN
C. WAN
D. none of the above

19. If the bit rate for an FSK signal is 1200 bps, the baud rate is _______.
A. 300
B. 400
C. 600
D. 1200

20. Data rate depends on the following factors EXCEPT _______.

A. bandwidth
B. signal level
C. noise level
D. frequency
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PART B (40 MARKS)

QUESTION 1

Discuss the difference between simplex, duplex, and half-duplex data flow in the context of data
communication and networking. Provide examples of each type of data flow and explain when each
might be used in practical scenarios.

(9 marks)

QUESTION 2

An analog signal carries 5 bits in each signal unit. If 2500 signal units are sent per second, find the baud
rate and the bit rate.

(3 marks)

QUESTION 3

Imagine you're tasked with implementing a communication system for an RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) inventory tracking system in a warehouse. The system needs to transmit data reliably
and efficiently to track inventory items as they move throughout the warehouse. Your goal is to select
the most appropriate digital modulation technique to ensure effective data transmission in this
environment.

a) Which digital modulation technique would be the most suitable for ensuring reliable data
transmission?

(2 marks)

b) Provide examples of how this modulation technique could be utilized in the warehouse context,
including how digital data is encoded into analog signals.

(2 marks)

c) Discuss any TWO (2) advantages and disadvantages of using this modulation technique in the
warehouse environment.

(4 marks)
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QUESTION 4

a) Draw the graph of Manchester encoding scheme using the following data streams: 01011110

(4 marks)

b) A noiseless communication channel has a bandwidth of 4 kHz and is transmitting digital data using
a line coding scheme with L=16 signal levels. Based on information given, calculate the bit rate.

(4 marks)

c) Consider a digital communication system transmitting data over both a noiseless channel and a
noisy channel. Differentiate between these two types of channels and provide examples to
illustrate both channels in practical communication scenarios.
(4 marks)

QUESTION 5

Draw the time domain plot and frequency domain plot for a periodic composite signal that can be
decomposed into the following sine-wave components:

5V peak amplitude, 0.25 second period and offset 1/4 cycle with respect to time 0.

(8 marks)