Question Paper of CS-68 Computer Network June- 2003
Q. 1 Differentiate between the following:
(a) Analog and Digital Data.
(b) Bit rate and Baud rate
(c) Base band coaxial cable and Broadband coaxial cable.
(d) Basic rate interface and primary rate interface.
(e) Cell relay and Frame relay.
(II) Discuss the following with respect to network models.
(a) Differentiate following TCP/IP and OSI model
(b) Describe the functionality of the various layers of TCP/IP network architecture and list the standard protocols supported at the various layers.
Q.2. Expaline the following terms:
(i) Flow control
(ii) MAC layer
(iii) Remote procedure call
(iv) Quality of service parameters
(v) Exterior gateway
Question Paper of CS-611 : Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
Ql(a) Describe the components of von Neumann architecture. What is the purpose of defining any architecture of a computer system? Can a computer system be made by just a single chip? Justify your answer.
Question Paper of CS-611 : Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
Ql(a) What is memory hierarchy? Why is it needed in a computer? Why do we need Cache and Main Memory, even through faster disks are available? Justify your answer,
(b) What is Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)? How is it different from a von Neumann machine?
(c) Which of the two operating systems, WINDOWS or UNIX is popular among the masses? Give at least two reasons in support of your answer.
(d) Can an optical fiber be used as a transmission medium for a Wide Area Network? Justify your answer.
(e) Do
Question Paper of CS-611 : Computer Fundamentals and PC Software
Ql(a) What is the structure of a Basic computer? What is the need of various components of a Basic computer as defined by Von Neumann? Are they a must for a computer system? Justify your answer.
(b) Why is the main memory of a computer also called RAM? What is static RAM and how is it similar/different to dynamic RAM? Can RAM be totally replaced by Cache memory? Justify your answer.
(c) What are the advantages