CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions (2–5 marks)
1. What is data communication?
2. List and explain the components of a data communication system.
3. What are the different types of computer networks?
4. Define bandwidth and latency.
5. What is the difference between analog and digital signals?
6. Explain simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex transmission modes.
7. What are protocols and why are they important in networking?
Long Answer / Essay Questions (4–8marks)
1. Explain the fundamental components of a computer network.
(Include sender, receiver, transmission medium, message, and protocol.)
2. Differentiate between LAN, MAN, and WAN. Give examples.
3. Explain the characteristics and goals of a computer network.
4. Discuss the various types of transmission media (guided and unguided).
5. Compare circuit switching, packet switching, and message switching.
6. Describe the OSI Reference Model with a neat diagram and explain each layer.
7. What is the difference between client-server and peer-to-peer network models?
8. Explain the basic concepts of topology. Describe star, bus, ring, and mesh
topologies with diagrams.
CHAPTER 2 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions (2–5 marks)
1. Define guided and unguided transmission media.
2. What is the difference between twisted-pair cable and coaxial cable?
3. List any two advantages of fiber-optic cable over copper cables.
4. What are radio waves? Mention one application.
5. Define line-of-sight transmission with an example.
6. Differentiate between point-to-point and broadcast transmission.
7. What is multiplexing? Why is it needed?
8. Define circuit switching in one line.
9. Write two differences between circuit-switched and packet-switched networks.
Long Answer / Essay Questions (4–8marks)
1. Explain guided transmission media. Describe twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable,
and fiber-optic cable with diagrams and applications.
2. Explain unguided transmission media. Discuss radio waves, microwaves,
infrared, and satellite communication with examples.
3. Compare and contrast line-of-sight, point-to-point, and broadcast transmission
techniques.
4. Discuss Frequency-Division Multiplexing (FDM) and Time-Division
Multiplexing (TDM). Include diagrams and real-life examples.
5. Explain circuit-switched networks with an example. Mention the three phases:
setup, data transfer, and teardown.
6. What is a packet-switched network? Explain the process of data transmission in
packet switching and its advantages.
7. Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching in terms of
efficiency, cost, and reliability.
CHAPTER 3 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions (2–5 marks)
1. What are the different types of transmission errors?
2. Define forward error correction and retransmission.
3. What is the difference between fixed-size and variable-size framing?
4. Define parity bit with an example.
5. What is a checksum? Where is it used?
6. What is CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)?
7. What is ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request)?
8. State one difference between 802.11a and 802.11b.
9. What is a piconet in Bluetooth architecture?
10. Write one key feature of 5G technology.
Long Answer / Essay Questions (4–8marks)
1. Explain the types of errors in data communication. How are they detected and
corrected?
2. Differentiate between forward error correction and retransmission with suitable
examples.
3. Explain fixed-size and variable-size framing with diagrams and advantages of each.
4. Describe various error detection techniques:
o Repetition codes
o Parity bits
o Checksums
o CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
5. Explain Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) techniques. What are Stop-and-Wait
ARQ, Go-Back-N ARQ, and Selective Repeat ARQ?
6. Describe Hamming Code with an example. How does it detect and correct single-
bit errors?
7. Explain the IEEE 802.11 standard. Compare versions: 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b,
802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11p in terms of speed, frequency, and range.
8. Describe Bluetooth architecture. Explain the concepts of Piconet and Scatternet
with diagrams.
9. Compare the features and improvements of 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile generations.
CHAPTER 4 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions (2–5 marks)
1. What is the purpose of the OSI model?
2. Define encapsulation in the OSI model.
3. Name the 7 layers of the OSI model in order.
4. What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
5. Define IP address. What is its function?
6. What is the difference between physical and logical addressing?
7. What is the function of ARP and RARP?
8. Write the full forms of FTP, HTTP, SMTP, and DHCP.
9. What is subnet mask?
10. Mention any two differences between IPv4 and IPv6.
Long Answer / Essay Questions (4–8marks)
1. Explain the OSI model in detail. Describe the function of each of its 7 layers.
2. Describe the process of encapsulation in network communication using the OSI
model.
3. Explain the TCP/IP model and compare it with the OSI model.
4. Write short notes on the following protocols:
o SLIP, PPP (Host-to-Network Layer)
o IP, ARP, RARP, ICMP (Internet Layer)
o TCP, UDP (Transport Layer)
o FTP, HTTP, SMTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP (Application Layer)
5. Explain the different types of addressing used in computer networks:
o Physical address
o Logical address
o Port address
6. What is IP addressing? Explain the concept of IP address, address space, and
notation.
7. Explain IPv4 addressing schemes:
o Classful addressing (Class A, B, C, D, E)
o Classless addressing (CIDR)
o Subnetting and Supernetting with examples
8. Discuss the IPv6 addressing scheme. Explain its structure and improvements over
IPv4.
9. Difference between IPV6 AND IPV4
CHAPTER 5 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Short Answer Questions (2–5 marks)
1. What is the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server models?
2. Define network topology.
3. List any two selection criteria for choosing a network topology.
4. What is a star topology? Give one advantage.
5. Name any four network connecting devices.
6. What is the function of a router?
7. What does a repeater do in a network?
8. Define a modem and its role in communication.
9. What is a hybrid topology?
10. State one key difference between a switch and a hub.
Long Answer / Essay Questions (4–8marks)
1. Compare the peer-to-peer and client-server network models with examples and
diagrams.
2. Explain the various types of network topologies:
o Star
o Mesh
o Tree
o Hybrid
Include diagrams, features, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
3. What are the criteria for selecting a network topology? Explain with examples.
4. Describe the following network devices and their functions:
o Switch
o Router
o Repeater
o Bridge
o Gateway
o Modem
5. Differentiate between the functions of a switch and a router. When is each used?
6. Explain the working and purpose of a gateway. How is it different from a
bridge?
7. Describe the functions of a modem. Why is it essential for internet connectivity?
