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EndsemNov 20242019 patternTE E&TC

Computer Networks (CN) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
304185 D
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
I
Paper code
[6353]-97

Printed for: T.E. (E & TC)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain different network layer design issues.

      Also asked:Oct 2024 ·Oct 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

      Give classification of switching? Explain packet switching in detail.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain network layer protocols with suitable diagram.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Compare connection oriented and connectionless services.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain the concept of classful and classless addressing.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw and explain IPV4 frame format.

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What are different methods are used for transfer the packets? Explain broadcast routing with advantages and disadvantages.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Internet Group Message Protocol (IGMP) with suitable architecture diagram.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in detail path vector with suitable diagram. 2

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain OSPF with suitable diagram and special areas.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain BGP with four different messages.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Compare link state routing algorithm and distance vector algorithm.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      List the features of transport layer services provided to upper layer. Explain one in detail.

      [4]
    2. b)

      What are transport service primitives? Explain in brief.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in detail TCP with header format.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [8]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      List and explain services provide by SCTP.

      [4]
    2. b)

      What is congestion control? List the typical QoS parameters in the transport layer and explain each one.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain user datagram protocol.

      [8]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain feature of HTTP.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain TELNET in detail with respect to server and client communication.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What are the different commands used in FTP? Explain File transfer Protocol in detail.

      [8]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Write short on SMTP.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain post office protocol with neat diagram.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain with neat diagram working of Bootstrap protocol (BOOTP). 

      [8]