June 2003

MCA-203
Data Communication and Computer Networks(N2)
(MCA 2ndSemester)
Time:3 Hours Total Marks: 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1)Attempt any one question from section A, B, C, D.
  2)Section E is compulsory.
SECTION - A
Marks: 10 Each
Q1 a) What is multiplexing? Explain how does Frequency Division Multiplexing work.
b) Discuss the concept of parity checks. Explain how Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) works
Q2. a)Explain Fourier’s theory using analog – analog signals in brief. How can Fourier analysis be applied to digital signals?
b)What is maximum data rate of a noisy channel whose bandwidth is 3000 Hz? And whose signal-to-noise ratio is 30 db?
SECTION - B
Marks: 10 Each
Q3. a)Explain the various layers of TCP/IP reference model.
b)Explain The functions performed by physical layer of OSI model
Q4. a)Write a short note on Telephone System.
b)Compare the characteristics of optical fiber and twisted pair cables.
SECTION - C
Marks: 10 Each
Q5. a)What is CSMA/CD protocol? How does it work?
b)Explain the important differences between ALOHA and CSMA/CD protocols.
Which is more efficient and why?
Q6. a)What is Routing? Explain the shortest path routing and flooding algorithms. Compare their features.
SECTION - D
Marks: 10 Each
Q7. a)Discuss the design issues of the transport layer of the OSI model.
b)Explain how connections are established and released in TCP/IP.
Q8. a)Discuss the TCP service model in brief.
b)Explain how flow is controlled in TCP protocol.
SECTION - E
Marks: 2 Each
Q9.
a)Define Data Communication.
b) Explain the concept of Bandwidth.
c)Define STDM.
d) Define Modulation.
e)List two design issues of network layer.
f)What is the purpose of MODEM?
g)What is piggy backing?
h)Explain the concept of switching.
i)How class-C addresses of IP are used?
j) List any two reasons for errors in transmission media.

May 2004

MCA-203
Data Communication and Computer Networks(N2)
(MCA 2ndSemester)
Time:3 Hours Total Marks: 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1)Attempt any one question from section A, B, C, D.
  2)Section E is compulsory.
SECTION - A
Marks: 10 Each
Q1 Describe the various techniques for error detection and correction.
Q2. Compare SDM, FDM, TDM and STDM.
SECTION - B
Marks: 10 Each
Q3. Describe the OSI model.
Q4. Discuss various transmission media.
SECTION - C
Marks: 10 Each
Q5. Compare various routing algorithms
Q6. Describe different methods for congesion control.
SECTION - D
Marks: 10 Each
Q7. Discuss the transport layer design issues.
Q8. What are the methods for flow control?
SECTION - E
Marks: 2 Each
Q9.
a)What is the need for CRC?
b)Define Bandwidth.
c)What is the application of Fourier analysis?
d)What is the need for modulation?
e)Explain packet switching.
f)Distinguish between a data gram and a virtual circuit.
g)Where is modem used?
h)What is terminal handling?
i)Explain the term IP address.
j)List the network layer design issue.
k)Define TCP/IP.
l)What is CSMA/CD?

May 2006

MCA-203
Data Communication and Computer Networks(N2)
(MCA 2ndSemester)
Time:3 Hours Total Marks: 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1)Attempt any one question from section A, B, C, D.
  2)Section E is compulsory.
SECTION - A
Marks: 10 Each
Q1 What are the Characteristics of Frequency Division Multiplexing
Q2. Discuss about Error Detection codes.
SECTION - B
Marks: 10 Each
Q3. What is a protocol? Write about some important characteristics of a protocol.
Q4. Discuss OSI reference model.
SECTION - C
Marks: 10 Each
Q5. What are basic characteristics of HDLC? Write HDLC frame Structure.
Q6. What are different Routing algorithms? Explain shortest path routing.
SECTION - D
Marks: 10 Each
Q7. Discuss about flow control and buffering.
Q8. What are different elements of transport protocol?
SECTION - E
Marks: 2 Each
Q9.
a)What is hamming code?
b)Write about CRC.
c)What are different characteristics of transmission?
d)Differentiate analog and digital communication?
e)What is flooding?
f)What is Leaky bucket?
g)What is Amplitude modulation?
h)What are uses of computer networks?
i)What is piggy backing?

June 2007

MCA-203
Data Communication and Computer Networks(N2)
(MCA 2ndSemester)
Time:3 Hours Total Marks: 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1)Attempt any one question from section A, B, C, D.
  2)Section E is compulsory.
SECTION - A
Marks: 10 Each
Q1 Compare between analog and digital communication.
Q2. Briefly explain the various errors correction and Error Detection Techniques.
SECTION - B
Marks: 10 Each
Q3. What do you mean by switching? What are the main types of switching? Explain each.
Q4. Briefly chalk down the various tasks performed by the Physical Layer
SECTION - C
Marks: 10 Each
Q5. Explain the sliding window protocol with the algorithms used.
Q6. a)Explain the reasons for congestion in networks. b)Describe briefly about leaky bucket technique of congestion control.
SECTION - D
Marks: 10 Each
Q7. State the various design goals for TCP/IP reference model? Which are the various layers present in TCP/IP model? Briefly explain each layer.
Q8. Explain the role of transport layer briefly. Also explain the concept of flow control and buffering in this layer.
SECTION - E
Marks: 2 Each
Q9.
a) Propagation time ____________ proportional to distance and _____________ proportional to propagation speed.
b)Why is a coaxial cable superior to twisted pair cable?
c)Name three types of transmission impairment.
d) In CRC, if the data unit is 111111, the divisor is 1010, what is the dividend at transmitter?
e)Give the hamming code for the bit sequence 11011011.
f)What is the purpose of flow control?
g)An IP address is a ____ bit number.
h)What do you mean by the ALOHA?
i) Name four standard creating bodies in computer networking/data communications.
j)What is the difference between bit rate and baud rate?

Miscellaneous

MCA-203
Data Communication and Computer Networks(N2)
(MCA 2ndSemester)
Time:3 Hours Total Marks: 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1)Attempt any one question from section A, B, C, D.
  2)Section E is compulsory.
SECTION - A
Marks: 10 Each
Q1 Identify various elements of a network.Explain the terms bandwidth & data rate of a channel.How do they affect the performance of a network?
Q2. What do you mean by Modulation?Differentiate between FDM & TDM.
SECTION - B
Marks: 10 Each
Q3. Differentiate between packet switching and circuit switching.Support your answer with examples.
Q4. What are various types of physical media used for data transmission?Bring out the important differences between Repeaters and Hubs.
SECTION - C
Marks: 10 Each
Q5. What are IEEE standargs? Explain 802.2 in detail.
Q6. What are the various congestion control algorithms?
SECTION - D
Marks: 10 Each
Q7. Explain the role and importance of internet layer TCP/IP model?
Q8. Explain the role of transport layer briefly.Also explain the concept of flow control and buffering in this layer.
SECTION - E
Marks: 2 Each
Q9.
a)What are standards?
b)Why do we need protocols?
c)Why is coaxial cable superior to twisted-pair cable?
d)Bandwidth
e)Error Rate.
f)Transmission Delays.
g)CSMA/CD
h)Modems
i)Parity Check
j)Fourier Analysis