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Scheme-I 
Question Paper Profile – Theory Progressive Assessment 1(TEST 1)
Year 2022-23 – ODD Sem
Programme Name: Diploma in Information Technology
Program Code        : IF
Semester                 : Third
Course Title            : Data Communication
Course Code           : 22322
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EnRoll No. Paper code:22322

MSBTE Outcome based Curriculum

Scheme – I
Institute Name: Government Polytechnic, Thane
Programme Name Information Technology Programme Code: IF
Semester: Third Course: Data Communication

Marks: 20 Time: 1 hour

Instructions: All questions are compulsory

1. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary

2. Figures to the right indicate full marks

3. Assume suitable data if necessary

4. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order

Q.1 Attempt any FOUR. (8 Marks)

a. Define Protocol. Why it is needed?
b. Illustrate the components of Data Communication System with neat diagram.
c. Define Bandwidth & mention its measuring unit.
d. State the advantages of Co-axial Cable (any two).
e. Explain Line Of Sight Transmission with its types.
f. Define Multiplexing. List its type.
Q.2 Attempt any THREE. (12 Marks)
a. Compare Analog Signal & Digital Signal.(Any four points)
b. Explain half duplex system & Full duplex system with neat diagrams.
c. Explain the construction of Shielded Twisted Pair Cable.
d. Illustrate the concept of Spread Spectrum & explain any one type in brief.

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Question Paper Solution

Q.1 Attempt any FOUR. (8 Marks)

a. Define Protocol. Why it is needed?
A protocol is defined as “a set of rules that governs the communication between computers on a
network”. A protocol is needed for having communication between any two devices.

g. Illustrate the components of Data Communication System with neat diagram.

1. Message, 2.Sender 3.Receiver 4.Protocol 5.Media 

A data communications system has five components: 

1. Message: The message is the information (data) to be
communicated. Popular forms of information include text,
numbers, pictures, audio, and video. 
2. Sender: The sender is the device that sends the data message.
It can be a computer, workstation, telephone handset, video
camera, and so on. 
3. Receiver: The receiver is the device that receives the message.
It can be a computer, workstation, telephone handset, television,
and so on. 
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   4. Transmission medium: The transmission medium is the

physical path by which a message travels from sender to receiver.
Some examples of transmission media include twisted-pair wire,
coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, and radio waves. 
    5. Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules that govern data
communications. It represents an agreement between the
communicating devices. Without a protocol, two devices may be
connected but not communicating, just as a person speaking
French cannot be understood by a person who speaks only
Japanese. 
 
h. Define Bandwidth & mention its measuring unit.

i. Bandwidth is measured as the amount of data that can be

transferred from one point to another within a network in
a specific amount of time. Typically, bandwidth is
expressed as a bitrate and measured in bits per second
(bps). 
j. The term bandwidth refers to the transmission capacity of
a connection and is an important factor when determining
the quality and speed of a network or the internet
connection. 
k.
l. State the advantages of Co-axial Cable (any two).

m. Low cost due to less total footage of cable, hubs not

needed. 
n. Lower attenuation than twisted pair. 
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o. Supports high bandwidths. 

p. Can support high data rates. 
q.
r. Explain Line Of Sight Transmission with its types.
s. Line of Sight in the space wave propagation is defined as
the straight path between a transmitting antenna and a
receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon .
t. There are two types of line of sight line of sight
transmission
u.       1.Point to Point Communication
v.       2.Broadcast Communication
w.
x. Define Multiplexing. List its type.
y.
Multiplexing is the process in which multiple data streams, coming from different sources, are combined
and transmitted over a single data channel or data stream. The following three major multiplexing
techniques are discussed:  Frequency division multiplexing  Wavelength division multiplexing  Time
division multiplexing
Q.2 Attempt any THREE. (12 Marks)
e. Compare Analog Signal & Digital Signal.(Any four points)

Sr. No. Terms Analog signal Digital signal

1 Signal Analog signal is a Digital signals are discrete
continuous signal which time signals generated by
represents physical digital modulation
measurements
2 Waves Denoted by sine waves Denoted by square waves
3 Representation Uses continuous range of Uses discrete or
values to represent discontinuous values to
information. represent information.
4 Example Human voice in air, analog Digital hardware is flexible
electronic devices. in implementation

f. Explain half duplex system & Full duplex system with neat diagrams.
In half duplex mode, each station can more transmit and receive, but not at the same time
 When one device is sending the other can only receive and vice versa.
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 It is used in cases where there is no need for communication in both directions at the same time,the
entire capacity of the channel can be utilized for each direction .
 Walkie talkie and citizen bands are the examples

Full Duplex System:

 In full duplex mode, both stations can transmit and receive simultaneously
 Signals going in one direction share the capacity of the channels doing in other direction
 It is used when communication in both direction is required all the time.
 Example :Telephone network

g. Explain the construction of Shielded Twisted Pair Cable.

h. This type of cable has a metal foil covering which encases

each pair of insulator conductors. 
i.  Electromagnetic noise penetration is prevented by metal
casing. Shielding also eliminates crosstalk. 
j. It is similar to UTP but has a mesh shielding that’s protects it
from EMI which allows for higher transmission rate. 
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  It is more expensive than coaxial and unshielded twisted pair. 

Advantages of STP: 
  STP reduces interference. 

  Faster than UTP and coaxial cable. 

  Better performance at higher data rates. 

Disadvantages of STP: 
  More expensive than UTP and coaxial cable. 

  More difficult installation and setup. 

  High attenuation rate. 

  High cost. 

k.
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l.
m. Illustrate the concept of Spread Spectrum & explain any one type in brief.
spread spectrum is to modulate the signal so as to increase significantly the bandwidth (spread the spectrum) of
the signal to be transmitted.  It was initially developed for military and intelligence requirements. The use of
spread spectrum makes jamming and interception more difficult and provides improved reception.  The first
type of spread spectrum developed is known as frequency hopping. A more recent type of spread spectrum is
direct sequence. Both of these techniques are used in various wireless communications standards and products.
 The spread spectrum signals have the signal strength distributed as shown in the following frequency
spectrum figure
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