CSC263 Computer Networks

Computer Networks TU Board 2080 question paper

12 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology

Semester 4 · TU Board 2080

Course Title: Computer Networks (CSC263)

Full Marks: 60Pass Marks: 24Time: 3 hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Group A

Attempt any two questions.(2 × 10 = 20)

  1. 1.

    What is classless addressing? Explain distance vector routing with a suitable example.

    10
  2. 2.

    What is flow control? How does stop-and-wait ARQ protocol handle error? Where does this protocol reside in OSI layer?

    10
  3. 3.

    Explain TCP header with a neat diagram. Highlight on its uses.

    10

Group B

Attempt any eight questions.(8 × 5 = 40)

  1. 4.

    What do you understand by packet switching? Explain. What are its advantages and disadvantages?

    5
  2. 5.

    Explain different types of network types.

    5
  3. 6.

    Suppose you are given an IP address 172.16.0.0, perform subnetting and divide the given network into 2 subnets. Calculate total number of hosts that can be configured, range of the IP addresses.

    5
  4. 7.

    Differentiate between link state and distance vector routing.

    5
  5. 8.

    What is socket programming? Explain tocket bucket algorithm with an example.

    5
  6. 9.

    Differentiate between IMAP and POP3. Explain SNMP.

    5
  7. 10.

    Explain the architecture of NGN.

    5
  8. 11.

    Highlight on the use of PPP. What are the functions of Media Access Control.

    5
  9. 12.

    Write short notes on:

    • a) IPV6

    • b) Microwave

    5

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