MCA 31 Data Communication

Assignment A 1) What is a Computer network? Explain different type of networks. 5 Marks 2) Explain with neat diagram TCP-IP reference model. Also explain the functions of each layer. 10 marks 3) What are the different transmission media? Explain 5 marks 4) Explain the terms a) Band width, b) data rate, and c) channel capacity. 5 marks

Assignments B 1) With neat diagram explain MAC frame format. Also explain operations of HDLC 8 marks 2) Explain different error control mechanisms. 7 marks 3) What is switching? Explain circuit switching and packet switching. 5 marks 4) Explain FDDI with neat diagram 5 marks