Computer Networks (KCS-603)

B.Tech Third Year (2022-23)

Questions Bank (1st Unit)

Prepared by: Dr. Mohammad Haris

Q1. What is OSI model. Explain the functions, protocols, and services of each layer. (2015-16)
(2016-17) (2017-18) (2018-19)

Q2. Discuss the different physical layer transmission medium. (2017-18)

Q3. What are the applications of Computer Networks? (2017-18)
Q4. List the advantages and disadvantages of ring topologies. (2017-18)
Q5. List the advantages and disadvantages of star topology. (2016-17)
Q6. Explain network topological design with necessary diagram and brief the advantages
and disadvantages of various topologies. (2016-17) (2018-19)
Q7. Enumerate how the transport layer unsure that the complete message arrives at the
destination and in the proper order. (2016-17)
Q8. What is the difference between network layer delivery and the transport layer delivery?
(2018-19)

Q9. Encode the data-stream 10011010 using the following encoding scheme: (2018-19)
a) Unipolar
b) Bipolar NRZ-L
c) Bipolar NRZ-I
d) RZ
e) Manchester
f) Differential Manchester
g) AMI

Q10. Discuss encoding types in physical layer of ISO-OSI model. (2021-22)

Q11. Write four differences between circuit switching and packet switching. (2018-19)
Q12. What are the services of Transport Layer? (2018-19)
Q13. What are the major advantages of using optical fibre over twisted pair cable? (2018-19)
Q14. What do you mean by network architecture? What should be their design issues?
Explain briefly. (2018-19)
Q15. Discuss different types of transmission media with their advantages and disadvantages.
(2018-19)

Q16. Differentiate OSI and TCP/IP reference model. Which one is more popular and why?
(2018-19)

Q17. What do you mean by transmission impairment? Explain different types of

transmission impairment. (2018-19)