Computer Network (KCA-303) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24
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This is the official AKTU Computer Network Previous Year Question Paper for MCA Semester 3, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.
Course:MCA
Semester:Semester 3
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU
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Computer Network (KCA-303) — extracted question text · 100 marks · 3 Hours
Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f .
- aIdentify the five components of a data communication system. 2 1
- bDiscuss the differences between simplex, half-duplex, and full -duplex communication
- cExplain various types of data errors in data communication. 2 4
- dDefine the term piggybacking. 2 2
- eDifferentiate between Datagram approach and Virtual circuit approach. 2 2
- fDefine the function of router? 2 3
- gWhat are the characteristics of data communication? 2 1
- hWhat are the advantages of using Port numbers? 2 4 i. Define security goals of Information. 2 3 j. What is a firewall, and how do es it contribute to network security? 2 1
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- aWith a neat diagram, explain OSI reference model. 10 4
- bExplain different error detection and correction mechanisms used in data communication
- cDefine switching. Briefly explain about Packet Switching, Me ssage Switching and Circuit Switching
- dExplain a congestion control algorithm. 10 5
- eWrite short notes on a) VPN b) NAT 10 4
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- aExplain the various media used for data transmission in comp uter networks. 10 4
- bDescribe the relative advantages and disadvantages of STAR, MESH, RING and BUS topologies
- aBriefly explain the various media access protocol. 10 4
- bA bit stream 1010101010 is tran smitted using the standard CRC method. The generator polynomial is x4+x3+1. What is the actual bit string transmitted?
- aDescribe fragmentation. How does the network layer handle fragmentation and reassembly of data packets during transmission?
- bWhat is Internet Protocol ( IP)? State and describe various classes used for IP addressing
- aWrite short notes on a) UDP b) TCP c) SCTP 10 2
- bDescribe the QoS and explain techniques to improve QoS. 10 4
- aWhat is significance of crypt ography? Compare between public-key and private key cryptography
- bWrite short notes on i) Doma in Name System ii) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol iii) World Wide Web iv)TELNET
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