Bsc CSIT Semester 4 – Computer Networks – Unit 3: Data Link Layer (8Hrs.)
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What is flow control? How does stop-and-wait ARQ protocol handle error? What are its disadvantages
State the functionality of logical link control. Briefly explain HDLC.
What is flow control? How does stop-and-wait ARQ protocol handle error? Where does this protocol reside in OSI layer?
Differentiate error detection with error correction. Explain CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) method for error detection with a suitable example.
Write short notes on (any TWO):
a. Protocol and standards
b. Switch
c. Checksum
What is flow control? Explain Stop-and-Wait ARQ with suitable example. How is it different from G- Back-N ARQ?
What is CSMA/CD? Why is there no need for CSMA/CD on a full-duplex Ethernet LAN?
Define flow control. Expalain Go-Back-N ARQ with suitable example. How is it different from Stop- and-Wait ARQ?
Write short notes on: (any two)
a. Connection-oriented service
b. Bridge
c. Hamming distance
Explain the responsibilities of data link layer in the internet model.
Explain the point to point protocol (PPP) with example.
Differentiate between ALOHA and slotted ALOHA protocols.
What is connection oriented service? Differentiate it with connectionless service.
How does the system correct error after error detection?
A bit stream 1101011011 is transmitted using the standard CRC method. The generator polynomial is 10011. What is the actual bit transmitted?
Illustrate the functionality of Media Access Control.
What do you understand by PPP protocol? Explain its link setup process.
Sample Questions
State the functionality of logical link control. Briefly explain HDLC.
What is flow control? How does stop-and-wait ARQ protocol handle error? Where does this protocol reside in OSI layer?
Differentiate error detection with error correction. Explain CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) method for error detection with a suitable example.
Write short notes on (any TWO):\ a. Protocol and standards\ b. Switch\ c. Checksum
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