POKHARA UNIVERSITY

Level: Bachelor Semester – Fall Year : 2009

Programme: B.E. Full Marks : 100
Course: Data Communication Time : 3hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the questions.

1. a) What is data communication system? Explain the block diagram of 7

data communication system.
b) Differentiate between 8
i. Synchronous and Asynchronous communication
ii. Parallel and serial communication
2. a) Define the term system. Explain the basic system properties with 7
example of each.
b) Define unit step function and find its fourier transform. 8
3. a) Explain the function of OSI layer. 8
b) What are the guided and non guided transmission media? 7
Differentiate between twisted pair and coaxial cable.
4. a) What is attenuation, distortion and Noise? Explain the different types 7
of noise in communication system.
b) How Automatic repeat Request (ARQ) differ from Stop and Wait 8
ARQ? Explain in regard to their working mechanism with necessary
figures.
5. a) Differentiate between Multiplexing and De multiplexing? How does 8
packet and message switching mechanism works?
b) Draw and explain the block diagram of PCM system. 7
6. a) Explain QPSK modulation technique. 5
b) State the properties of Fourier Transform. 5
c) Draw ad explain T-1 frame format. 5
7. Write short notes on (Any Two) 5x2
a) Delta modulation
b) DPSK
c) Cellular Telephony