QUESTION PAPER

Exam: B.E/M.Tech /M.B.A : M.Tech Branch: ECE Semester :I

Subject : Advanced Computer Networks Subject Code :PEC135E
Duration of paper : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions to candidates: PART-A: All questions are compulsory

PART-B: Answer any one full question from each unit

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PART-A

1 I. Find the classes of the following IP addresses 02 L2 1 1.1.

i) 75.45.301.14 2
ii) 222.34.7.82
II. Given an IP address of 150.100.14,163 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.128, determine 02 L1 2 1.1.
the maximum number of hosts per subnet. 3
III. Expand the given abbreviation: 02 L1 2 1.3.
a. SMTP 1
b. ICMP
c. RIP
IV. Suppose that a host application needs to transmits a packet of 3,500 bytes. The physical 02 L3 1 1.4.
layer has an MTU of 1,500 bytes. The packet has an IP header of 20 bytes plus another 1
attached header of 20 bytes. Fragment the packet, and specify the ID, MF, and offset
fields of all fragments.
V. 02 L1 1 1.3.
Define: i. Switches ii. Routers
1
VI. 1.2.
Define WiMAX technology. 01 L1 2
1
VII. 1.3.
Mention the functional layers of BGP. 02 L2 2
2
VIII. 1.3.
List the services provided by DNS 02 L2 3
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IX. 1.4.
Define socket. 01 L1 3
2
X. 1.4.
What is size of IP address in IPv4 and IPv6? 01 L1 3
1
XI. 1.3.
List the techniques provided by KaZaA to improve its performance. 02 L2 3
2
XII. 1.2.
What is start frame delimiter in ethernet frame? 01 L1 4
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PART-B
UNIT – I
2 a) With neat block diagram, explain the hierarchy of five-layer communication protocol 10 L3 1 1.3.
model. 2
b) What is IP addressing scheme? Explain and compare different lP addressing 1.3.
10 L3 1
schemes. 1

3 a) What is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)? Explain the process of 10 L2 1 1.2.
DHCP protocol. 2
b) Describe t h e router architecture highlighting the need of the switching fabric. 10 L4 1 1.2.
With an example network scenario, explain the role of the router. 3

UNIT – II
4 a) 08 L2 2 1.3.
Discuss Least-Cost path selection algorithms with an example.
1
b) 07 L3 2 1.2.
With neat block diagram, explain the various fields of IPv4 datagram format.
3
c) Explain the various packet formats of BGP. 05 L3 2 1.3.
Note: BLL (Blooms Learning Level), CO (Course Outcome), PI (Performance Indicator)
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5 a) Briefly explain the working of distance vector routing algorithm with a neat 07 L3 2 1.2.
diagram. 2
b) 1.2.
What is need of multicasting? List the applications of multicasting. 08 L2 2
2
c) 1.4.
Briefly describe the working of ARP. 05 L2 2
2
UNIT – III
6 a) Draw the block diagram for TCP segment header, and also write the details of the TCP 07 L2 3 1.3.
segment fields. 2
b) Explain with an example the general format of HTTP request message and functions of 08 L3 3 1.2.
each field. 3
c) 06 L2 3 1.3.
Describe the services of TCP and UDP protocols in the application layer
1

7 a) What is congestion control at a network layer? How a congestion control is achieved 10 L3 3 1.4.
unidirectionally? 1
b) What is the need of the DNS system when an IP address can be used directly? Also 10 L3 3 1.4.
mention the services provided by DNS. 2
UNIT-IV
8 a) 10 L3 4 1.4.
Explain cellular 3G system architecture with a neat diagrammatic representation.
2
b) 10 L4 4 1.3.
Explain the working process of LEACH protocol in WSN
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9 a) 08 L3 3 1.3.
Define roaming. Mention the signaling steps to establish a call while roaming.
2
b) 12 L3 3 1.3.
Explain the issues involved in the design of adhoc wireless networks.
2

Note: BLL (Blooms Learning Level), CO (Course Outcome), PI (Performance Indicator)