BCA Semester 5 – Computer Networking () Questions & Answers | Past TU Exam Papers

Question 1

Define transmission impairment. Explain the causes of impairments.

Marks: 5

Year: 2020 Final TU

1. Transmission Impairment Definition: Transmission impairment refers to any distortion or degradation in a signal as it travels through a communication channel, which can affect the quality and acc

Question 2

Explain the random-access protocols under the multiple access taxonomy.

Marks: 10

Year: 2020 Final TU

1. Multiple Access Taxonomy Definition: Multiple Access protocols define how multiple devices share a common communication channel without interference. Categories: 1. Random Access Protocols

Question 3

Explain the causes of transmission impairment in data communication.

Marks: 5

Year: 2022 Final TU

1. Transmission Impairment Definition: Transmission impairment refers to any distortion or degradation of the signal as it travels from the sender to the receiver, causing errors or loss of data.

Question 4

"Slotted ALOHA improves the performance of system over pure ALOHA". Justify.

Marks: 5

Year: 2021 Final TU

1. Pure ALOHA Definition: Pure ALOHA is a random-access protocol where a station transmits data whenever it has data to send. - Collisions may occur if two or more stations transmit simultaneously

Question 5

Write short note on (Any Two): a) Fragmentation b) Channelization c) VPN

Marks: 5

Year: 2021 Final TU

a) Fragmentation Definition: Fragmentation is the process of breaking a large data packet into smaller pieces (fragments) so that they can pass through a network with a smaller Maximum Transmission

Question 6

Explain transmission media with their major characteristics.

Marks: 10

Year: 2024 Final TU

1. Transmission Media Definition: Transmission media refers to the physical pathway through which data signals travel from the sender to the receiver in a network. - Determines the speed, distance