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Question CO Blooms Level
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Unit 1
1 Define the terms synchronous and asynchronous communication systems. CO 1
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2 Describe the OSI and TCP/IP reference models. 1
3 Compare and contrast serial and parallel communication systems. 2
4 Explain the difference between simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex 2
dataflow with examples.
5 Illustrate the different types of network topologies with diagrams. 3
6 llustrate how a synchronous communication system works with a real- 3
world example.
7 Compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP models in terms of their layers 4
and functionalities.
8 Evaluate the impact of network topologies on the performance and 4
reliability of a computer network.
9 Assess the benefits and limitations of using half-duplex communication 5
in a specific application (e.g., walkie-talkies).
10 Critique the OSI model in terms of its practical applicability and 5
limitations in real-world networking.
Unit 2
1 Describe the three types of switching mechanisms: circuit switching, CO 1
packet switching, and message switching. 2
2 Define the following terms: line coding scheme, transmission media, RS- 1
232 interface, and modem.
3 Describe the characteristics and applications of different types of 2
transmission media.
4 Discuss the differences between guided and unguided transmission 2
media, providing examples of each.
5 Illustrate how data is transmitted using Bipolar-AMI line coding 3
with an example.
6 Classify the different types of modems based on their 3
operational characteristics and use cases.
7 Evaluate the performance of different line coding schemes in 4
terms of bandwidth efficiency and error detection.
8 Examine the advantages and disadvantages of coaxial cable and optical 4
fiber as transmission media.
9 Evaluate the efficiency of packet switching for real-time applications 5
like video conferencing.
10 Compare and contrast circuit switching, packet switching, and message 5
switching in terms of efficiency, latency, and use cases.
Unit 3
1 Describe the basic principles of the Sliding Window Protocol. CO 1
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2 Define the term "data link layer" and outline its main functions in the OSI model. 1
3 Compare the differences between ALOHA and Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) 2
protocols.
4 Discuss the importance of flow control in data communication and how it is implemented 2
in data link protocols.
5 Show how channel allocation problems can be solved using multiple access protocols 3
such as CSMA.
6 Illustrate the process of error detection using the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) 3
method.
7 Assess the relevance of IEEE standards 802.3, 802.4, and 802.5 in modern network 4
environments.
8 Evaluate the performance of the Sliding Window Protocol under high-latency conditions. 4
9 Evaluate the efficiency of collision-free protocols in high-traffic network scenarios. 5
10 Assess the importance of flow control mechanisms in preventing data loss and maintaining 5
reliable communication.
