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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SUMMER DRIVE 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDISMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MI0035- COMPUTER NETWORKS
BK ID B1481
CREDIT 4
MARKS 60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks
1
Write short notes on
a. LAN
b. Analog and digital data transmission
c. High level data link control
A a. LAN 2
10 b. Analog and digital data transmission 3
c. High level data link control 5


2 Videoconferencing is used to conduct meetings with the people who are located in
far distance. Videoconferencing is an example of which type of computer
networks? Explain in detail the different types of networks with example.
A identifying the correct type 2
10
list the different types of networks 2
explaining the types 6


3 A protocol helps in establishing the communication between two systems.
Protocols are mainly divided into asynchronous and synchronous protocols. List
and describe in detail the different types of protocols that are classified under the
two main protocols.
A list and correct differentiating of protocols
under the two main types
5 10
explanation 5
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4 Integrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN) is a set of communication standards for
simultaneous digital transmission of voice, video, data, and other network services over
the traditional circuits of the public switched telephone network. It was first defined in
1988 in the CCITT red book. Explain the different types of ISDN with their features and
advantages for each one of them.
A Explaining Two different types 2
10 Features of both of them 4
Advantages of both of them 4


5 ABC company is an internet service provider. The main goal of ABC is to provide 24
X7X365 storage capacity, storage management and internet service to the customers. It
now needs a solution that will eliminate downtime. Downtime is nothing but the time
during which a computer or computer system is down, or inoperative due to hardware or
software failure. We also need the flexibility in quick response to both the development in
customer base and additional capacity and service demands of the customers.
ABC company took the help of network storage infrastructure software provider to achieve
their goals by providing support for end to end redundancy and bondless scalability.

By creating a scalable storage network with the ability to confidentially deliver the
24X7X365 reliability, and speed that outsourcing customers demand, it has enabled the
ISP/SSP to attract and retain customers and substantially build its business. As the same
time, the solution has effectively lowered ABC companys total cost of ownership for its
entire storage solution: the IP Stor/CNP union has enabled a painless, flexible cost
effective, scalable solution. The complementary IP Stor/CNT solution has allowed to its
customers easily and cost- effectively.

a. What were the problem which ABC Company was facing before consulting
network storage infrastructure software provider?
b. What were the benefits of implementing a scalable storage network?
c. List the different classes of ISPs and their applications


A a. Mentioning the problems faced by
ABC company after reading the SLM
2 10
b. Listing the benefits 3
c. Listing the different classes of ISP
and their applications
5


6 How are the different topologies of computer networks arranged? Explain the
working of each of them.
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A listing the different topologies with
examples
2 10
explanation 4
diagrams 4

*A-Answer
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