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Question Paper Code : 97713

M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010 First Semester

Computer and Communication

CP 9212 HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER NETWORKS

(Common to M.E. Applied Electronics and M.E. Communication Systems) (Regulation 2009) Time : Three hours Answer ALL questions PART A (10 2 = 20 Marks) 1. 2.

What universal set of communication services is provided by TCP/IP?

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

What is streaming?

Define end-to-end delay and packet fitter. State the function of VCI.

Differentiate global repair from local repair in MPLS. What is the significance of Littles theorem? Name four network performance metrics used. What are the two types of fire walls? Name the layers at which they operate.

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State the role of SMI in network management. PART B (5 16 = 80 Marks)

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Does Ethernet provide connection-oriented or connectionless service? Give reason.

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What are different layers of ATM? Explain the function of each layer and compare it with OSI model. Or

(b) 12. (a)

Elaborate on the features of ISDN.

Discuss the schemes that are used to preserve acceptable audio quality in the presence of packet loss. Or

(b) 13. (a)

Explain the features of RSVP.

Discuss the MPLS architecture and the routing process in MPLS based VPN. Or

(b) 14. (a)

Explain the different types of VPN and the security aspects of VPN.

(ii)

Discuss the Poisson model with an example in networking environment. (10) Or

(b) 15. (a)

With suitable example, explain how network performance is evaluated. (i) (ii) What are the various issues associated with network security? (6)

Explain how and what security tools are used in various layers of network. (10) Or

(b)

Draw a typical network management architecture and explain the various components.

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State and explain the use of Littles formula in traffic modelling. (6)

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