Question code

KERALA STATE RUTRONIX

Data Communication & Computer Networks
F6
(PGDCA)
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Write the answers for Questions from 1 to 30 in the MCQ answer sheet

Part - I Choose the most appropriate answer (10 x 1 Mark = 10 Marks)

1) Which topology requires a multipoint connection?
a) Star b) Mesh c) Bus d) Ring
2) Communication between a computer and a keyboard involves …………….. transmission.
a) Simplex b) Four wired circuit c) Full Duplex d) Half Duplex
3) Fast Ethernet is capable of moving information at the rate of up to …………….. Mbps
a) 10 Mbps b) 100 Mbps c) 1000 Mbps d) 10000 Mbps
4) ASK, PSK and FSK are examples of …………….. conversion.
a) digital-to-digital b) digital-to-analog c) analog-to-analog d) analog-to-digital
5) The third layer in OSI model is ……………..
a) Physical b) Data link c) Transport d) Network
6) Each IP packet must contain ……………..
a) only source address b) only destination address
c) only source and destination address d) only source or destination address
7) The size of IP address in IPv6 is ……………..
a) 4 bytes b) 128bits c) 8 bytes d) 100 bits
8) A communication device that combines transmission from several input output devices into
one line is a ……………..
a) concentrator b) demultiplexer c) multiplexer d) full duplex line
9) Which of the following can be software?
a) Router b) Firewall c) Gateway d) Modems
10) What is the size of MAC address?
a) 16-bits b) 32-bits c) 48-bits d) 64-bits

Part - II Fill in the blanks (10 x 1 Mark = 10 Marks)

11) …………….. is a peripheral card attached to a PC to helps it connect to a network.
12) …………….. is a protocol that is used to send email messages between the servers.
13) Radio waves having frequency higher than 100 MHz are called …………….. waves.
14) A private network inside a company or organization called ……………..
15) A loss of signal energy such as power or signal strength is referred to as ……………..
16) FDDI is a …………….. network.
17) Police wireless system is an example for …………….. communication.
18) The standard connector for unshielded twisted pair cabling is ……………..
19) …………….. are used to boost signals in a network.
20) Central core of fiber optics is made of ……………..

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Part - III State whether True or False (10 x 1 Mark = 10 Marks)
21) HDLC is not a standard synchronous communication protocol.
22) Star topology requires a central controller or a hub.
23) A modem is capable of only modulation.
24) If a host moves from one network to another, its IP address also changes.
25) The basic requirements for working of a communication system are sender, medium and
receiver.
26) Coaxial cable can be used for cable TV network.
27) Operating system acts as an interface between user and the hardware.
28) TCP is a connection oriented protocol.
29) Buffering is a method to reduce cross-talk.
30) Half-duplex transmission limits communication at one direction at a time.

Part - IV Expand the following (10 x 1 Mark = 10 Marks)

31) ISDN 35) CSMA 39) ISP
32) TDMA 36) DHCP 40) DNS
33) ARP 37) FTP
34) RIP 38) ICMP

Part - V Explain the following (Any Six) (6 x 5 Marks = 30 Marks)

41) Sub Netting.
42) Modes of Communication.
43) Encoding and Decoding.
44) Types of Networks.
45) Modes of Transmission.
46) Peer-to-Peer Network.
47) Switching techniques.
48) Multiplexing and types of Multiplexing.

Part - VI Essay Questions (Any Three) (3 x 10 Marks = 30 Marks)

49) IP addressing and IP address classes.
50) Signal encoding techniques.
51) Explain OSI Model.
52) Network Topologies.
53) Different error detection methods.

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