Computer Networks

Question Bank
Unit-1
1. Network is a connection of multiple nodes and devices. Each device has a dedicated
line of connection. Discuss various configurations of computer networks with a neat
diagram.
2. Demonstrate the role of OSI layers in computer communication with a descriptive
diagram.
3. Calculate the Shannon capacity for given scenario of incoming signal (S) with 12
Watts and noise of 1.54 Watts transferred via a series of bandwidth 1.6 Hz
4. TCP/IP is a configuration of stack of networking communication protocols. Discuss
with layout design and compare with the OSI model. Also justify, if TCP is
recommended over OSI or not?
5. Explain the different causes for transmission impairment during signal transmission
through media
6. Discuss briefly the history of the Internet.
7. Describe the essential of defining and developing Networks and Illustrate the same
with OSI Layer design diagram.
8. Justify with the types of modulations in communication channel with a diagram
9. Distinguish TCP/IP from OSI Model.
10. Justify with a block diagram of OSI layers and working principles
11. Compare and Contrast Circuit switching with Packet Switching
12. With suitable diagram summarize with an explanation the various ways of
connecting the nodes physically for enhancive communication.
13. Outline the circuit switched network and packet switched network method of
connecting multiple devices.
14. Write the formula used to determine the data rate for Noisy channel. Determine the
computational formula and compute the Capacity (C) for a channels bandwidth (B) =
2MHz, and SNRdb is 36.
15. Demonstrate the role of OSI layers in computer communication with a descriptive
diagram.
16. Summarize the two techniques of converting Analog signal-to-Digital data.
17. List the classes of transmission media and explain the categories of unguided
transmission media briefly.
18. Justify and explain with a supporting diagram the phases/layers of OSI
19. Illustrate various types of switching and its properties
20. Is Wide Area Network (WAN) is an ideal chose for corporate networking
configurations? Justify with a summarization note.
21. TCP/IP is termed and viewed as an improvisation of an OSI model. Is the claim valid.
Justify and demonstrate the optimistic changes in TCP/IP compared to OSI in detail
22. Demonstrate the process of modulation and the supporting types with a neat
diagram
 23. Discuss TCP/IP Socket Lifecycle process with a neat labelled diagram

Unit-2
1. Is Line Coding a reliable solution for performing communication? Explain with a
supportive approaches of Line Coding for a stream of input data set as
“11010111100100011”.
2. With brief steps make use of CRC for the given message = 1001 and generator bits
1011 and demonstrate following scenarios:
i) Positive Scenario (Reminder 0)
ii) Corrupted bits scenario (Reminder non 0)

3. Compare and contrast between Manchester and Differential Manchester coding.

4. Illustrate with diagrams the process of multiplexing and demultiplexing in FDM
5. Discuss different types of guided(wired) transmission media with neat diagrams.
6. Briefly explain Gateways as networking devise
7. Draw Manchester & Differential Manchester Line Code for 11001010, Mention its Advantages &
Disadvantages
8. What is Checksum bit? Explain its role and existence demand in computer
communication? Deduce a computational checksum on input bit streams of “1000
1101 1101 1101 1111 1111” with a range of 4 bits frame.
9. What are the basic Goals of designing Line Code? Explain
10. Solve the process of securing information parity using CRC for a given polynomial
(x6+7x5+2x4+3x2+1).Demonstrate both positive and negative parity.
11. What is Checksum? Explain the rules to compute a checksum and justify the same on
following data stream “19, 7, 1, 10, 5, 10, 21” with summing on 5 bits values max
12. Demonstrate “10101100110” in NRZ-I, NRZ-L formats of communication channel
13. Apply line coding schemes such as NRZ-I, NRZ-L, RZ, Manchester, Differential
Manchester, AMI, Pseudo ternary, and Unipolar for the given bits “10101100110”.
14. Recommend the two categories of analog multiplexing techniques.
15. Explain three different persistence methods of CSMA with flow diagram.

16. With brief steps make use of CRC for the given message = 10110 and generator bits
1101 and demonstrate following scenarios:
i) Positive Scenario (Reminder 0)
ii) Corrupted bits scenario (Reminder non 0)

16. The stations consult other stations before sending a frame through controlled access
method. Demonstrate the three ways of how stations access the authorization
before sending the frame.
17. Describe pure ALOHA and slotted ALOHA protocols
18. A parity of Checksum is used to assure the data errors are minimal and optimized in
nature. Demonstrate the parity operation based checksum process for whole
numbers “23, 45, 13, 05, 17, 12” with a wrapping bit-size of 4.
19. Solve the process of securing information parity using CRC for a given polynomial
(5x5+3x3+x2+5) also Demonstrate both positive and negative parity. Consider the
Message Bits “10011010”
20. Is multiplexing a solution for dynamic and parallel communication of information
across the networking channel? Justify with Wavelength and Frequency based
multiplexing operations processed to support your claim.

Unit-3
1. Discuss MAC Protocol and its application using a block diagram.
2. Illustrate with neat diagrams the two types of Bluetooth networks: piconet and
scatternet.
3. Discuss briefly on Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) Satellites.
4. Validate IPv4 using a representation of Datagram format and its role in a peer to
peer communication for large networking grounds
5. Explain Network Address Translation (NAT) using a case study or example.
6. Write short note on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
7. Discuss IPv6 using a representation of Datagram format and its role in a peer to
peer communication for large networking grounds.
8. Explain the role of Route, Switch and server in networking? Demonstrate the
same with a case study
9. Is IEEE standards required? Justify with a help of Ethernet and its variants.
10. Justify, the process of channelization and its importance for aligning data
communication under a networking environment.
11. Discuss MAC Protocol and its application using a block diagram
12. Explain Network Address Translator (NTA) using a case study or example
13. Describe the significance of each field in IPv4 header format.
14. Inspect the shortest path from node 1 to all other nodes using Distance vector
Routing algorithm for the following graph. Also determine the routing
information at each node.

15. Mention the Ethernet used for transmission rate of 100 Mbps. Explain the
working of same.
16. Is it necessary for the Transition from IPv4 to IPv6? Justify. Explain the IPv6
network addressing.
17. Provide the structure of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) message format and
write a note on its operation.
18. With a diagram, explain the Ethernet frame format along with the significance
of each field.
19. Explain the role of Router, Switches and servers in networking? Demonstrate the
same with a case study using a diagram
20. Is IPV4 a supporting version of internet protocol for global communication?
Justify. Also Justify the process and datagram layout of IPv4 protocol to
demonstrate its 32 bit’s with a neat diagram
21. What are the rules to represent IPv6 protocol?
22. Network Address Translators (NAT) is used to switch an IP via hopping and
switching process transmission. Justify the NAT with a neat flow diagram with a
case study or an example.
23. What are routing protocols? Justify with an example the process of routing
using Distance Vector Routing Protocol
24. Write a short notes on “Networking Devices and they role in communication”

Unit-4

25. Solve a single source shortest routing protocol principles on the below
mentioned graph, with A as source

26. Discuss with a supporting diagram the Stop and Wait ARQ protocol
27. Draw and label all the fields of TCP segment format.
28. Consider the graph shown below, it has a source and route high-lighted for
communication. Justify the best shortest path using Bellman Ford approach.
29. Compute the Shortest path of a routing shown below. Use All source shortest
path principle and provide a pseudo code OR c program to support the logic of
justification
30. Explain the Sliding Window Protocol using Selective Repeat ARQ
31. Draw and label all the fields of DNS (Domain Name Service) messages: Query
and Response messages.

32. Dijkstra’s approach is a feasible solution for single source shortest path
problem. Justify with a supportive graph

33. Explain the Sliding Window Protocol using Stop and Wait ARQ
34. Discuss with a supporting diagram the GoBack-N ARQ protocol
35. Solve a single source shortest path routing protocol principles on the below
mentioned graph,

36. With a graph, explain the enhancements of using Bellman-Ford algorithm in the
network routing.
37. Explain the Sliding Window Protocol using Selective Repeat ARQ
38. How TCP connection management is done for three-way handshake by the
client and server for establishing and closing a connection. Explain.
39. Summarize the concept of Domain Name System (DNS) and its usage.
40. Explain the operation of Stop and Wait protocol
41. Explain remote login protocols:
i.TELNET
ii . SSH
42. With a diagram, explain the TCP frame format along with the significance of
each field.
43. Distinguish between UDP and TCP.
 44. Compute the Shortest path of a routing shown below. Use All source shortest
path principle and provide a pseudo code OR c program to support the logic of
justification

45. A “STOP and WAIT ARQ” protocol is used for collective acknowledgement of
transmission bits. Demote the protocol with a sequence diagram of “Hand-
shaking” principle
46. Build a networking schemata to provide a justification on “Go Back and N” and
“Selective repeat protocol” of ARQ with a neat flow control diagrams
47. Is piggy backing a reliable alternative solution for acknowledgement tracking
and formatting. Justify the process of Piggy Backing to support the claims and
also discuss the novel features of piggy backing.