COS2626 Computer Networks

Semester 2 : (15 August 2014)

Chapter 3: Networking Standards and the OSI Model

Data Modulation

1. Explain why the conversion between digital and analog signals is necessary.

2. Describe a modem and explain its purpose.

3. Define and describe data modulation.

4. Define and describe a carrier wave.

5. Define and describe an information wave.

6. Define and explain how frequency modulation works.

7. Define and explain how amplitude modulation works.

8. Use Figure 3-5 to illustrate how a carrier wave is modified through frequency modulation.


Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Duplex

1. Define and discuss simplex transmission.

2. Define and discuss half-duplex transmission.

3. Define and discuss full-duplex transmission.

4. Use Figure 3-6 to illustrate the three transmission types.

5. Define and describe a channel.

6. Describe the advantage of full-duplex transmission.