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Final: 2-3-2016

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD


(Department of Computer Science)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Data Communication and Network (3584/3429) Semester: Spring 2016


Level: Post Graduate Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Note: Attempt all question. All questions carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Define and describe these terminologies: Bandwidth, Bit rate, Baud,
Congestion, and Convergence. (20)

Q. 2 Define communication model. Also explain the various components of


communication model. (20)

Q. 3 What is network topology? Elaborate different types of topologies used in


designing the layout of network. (20)

Q. 4 Differentiate digital data and digital signal? Also explain terrestrial & satellite
microwave in detail. (20)

Compare the asynchronous and synchronous transmission techniques and elaborate


the usefulness of each with respect to reliability of data transmission.

Q. 5 Write short notes on each of the following: (20)


a) Channel Capacity
b) Delay distortion
c) Noise
d) Optical Fiber
ASSIGNMENT No. 2

Total Marks: 100


Pass Marks: 50
All questions carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Why multiplexing is necessary in data communication? Also describe various
types of multiplexing techniques with the help of examples. (20)

Q. 2 Compare OSI reference model with TCP/IP reference model with the help of
examples. (20)

Q. 3 a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of ethernet and fast ethernet
LAN? Elaborate these in detail.
b) Define switching. Also explain the importance and characteristics of circuit
and packet switching techniques. (20)

Q. 4 Write a detailed note on flow control and error control in detail. (20)

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following with respect to their functionality: (20)
a) Passive and Active Switch
b) ISDN
c) Passive and Active Bridge
d) Proxy Server

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