P.E.S.
College of Engineering, Mandya
(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU, Belagavi)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION (P21EC6025)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
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Note: i) Part – A is compulsory, One question from each unit
ii) Part – B: Answer Two sub questions for Max .of 18 marks from each unit.
Q. No. Questions Marks Bloom’s Taxonomy
PART – A 10 BL CO PO
Unit – I to V
a 2 2 1 1
A protocol is a set of precise and unambiguous rules that
governs…………..
b Which OSI layer is responsible for providing end-to-end communication 2 3 1 1
I with reliable service.
c Define two protocols that operates at the transport layer. 2 2 1 1
d Define Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable. 2 3 1 1
e What is the advantage of Packet-Switching Services. 2 2 1 1
PART – B 90
Unit – I 18
a What is a Communication Network? Briefly explain the Network 9 2 1 1
Architecture Evolution.
1
b Briefly explain the elements of Telephone Networks. 9 2 1 1
c Define Protocols. Explain the HTTP protocols with an example. 9 2 1 1
Unit - II 18
a Explain the IP Protocol (IP). 9 2 2 1
2 b With neat diagram explain the 7 layer of OSI model. 9 2 2 1
c Differentiate between Connectionless & Connection-Oriented Services. 9 3 2 1
Unit - III 18
a Discuss the following terms 9 2 2 1
i. IP Versions.
ii. IPv4 Addressing.
3 iii. Subnet Masking.
b Explain the TCP/IP Protocol stack. 9 2 2 1
c Briefly explain the NIC Features in network communication. 9 2 3 1
Unit – IV 18
4 a Explain the Coaxial Cable. 9 2 4 1
b Explain the Fiber-Optic Cable Construction. 9 3 4 2
c Define Hubs. Briefly explain the Stand-alone hubs, Stackable hubs and 9 3 2 1
Modular hubs.
Unit – V 18
a Discuss about Wide Area Networks. 9 4 5 2
5 b With the aid of diagram explain integrated services digital networks. 9 4 5 2
c Explain the Frame-Relay Messaging. 9 2 5 2
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