MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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SUMMER – 2022 EXAMINATION
Subject Name:Data Communication & Computer Network Model Answer Subject Code: 22414
Important Instructions to examiners:
1) The answers should be examined by key words and not as word-to-word as given in the model
answer scheme.
2) The model answer and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to
assess the understanding level of the candidate.
3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more Importance
(Not applicable for subject English and Communication Skills.
4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the
figure. The figures drawn by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give
credit for any equivalent figure drawn.
5) Credits may be given step wise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant
values may vary and there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model
answer.
6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgement on part of examiner of relevant
answer based on candidate’s understanding.
7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on
equivalent concept.
8) As per the policy decision of Maharashtra State Government, teaching in English/Marathi and
Bilingual (English + Marathi) medium is introduced at first year of AICTE diploma Programme
from academic year 2021-2022. Hence if the students in first year (first and second semesters)
write answers in Marathi or bilingual language (English +Marathi), the Examiner shall consider
the same and assess the answer based on matching of concepts with model answer.
Q. Sub Answer Marking
No. Q. Scheme
N.
1 Attempt any FIVE of the following: 10 M
a) Define computer Network. 2M
Ans A computer network is a system that connects various independent computers in order to Correct
share information (data) and resources. definition-2
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OR
A computer network is a collection of two or more computer systems that are linked
together. A network connection can be established using either cable or wireless media.
OR
A computer network is defined as a system that connects two or more computing devices
for transmitting and sharing information.
b) List types of multiplexing. 2M
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Ans Following are the types of multiplexing: Correct
1. Frequency-Division Multiplexing types-2 M
2. Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
3. Time-Division Multiplexing
a) Synchronous Time-Division Multiplexing
b) Asynchronous Time-Division Multiplexing
c) List different types of errors 2M
Ans Single-Bit Error: 2 types-2 M
The term single-bit error means that only 1 bit of a given data unit (such as a byte,
character, or packet) is changed from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1.
Burst Error:
The term burst error means that 2 or more bits in the data unit have changed from 1 to 0 or
from 0 to 1.
d) List different types of network connecting devices. 2M
Ans 1. Hub Any 4
a. Passive Hubs devices-2 M
b. Active Hubs
2. Bridges
3. Two-Layer Switches
4. Routers
5. Three-Layer Switches
6. Gateway
7. Modem
8. Repeaters
e) Define: 2M
(i) Bit rate
(ii) Baud rate
Ans i. Bit rate: Correct
Bit rate is defined as the transmission of a number of bits per second. definition -1
Bit Rate cannot determine the bandwidth. M each
ii. Baud rate:
Baud rate is defined as the number of signal units per second.
Baud rate can determine the amount of bandwidth necessary to send the signal.
f) List classes of IP addresses. 2M
Ans Class A, Class B, Class C, class D and Class E Correct
types-2 M
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g) Define following terms: - 2M
(i) Protocol
(ii) Bandwidth
Ans i) Protocol: Correct
A protocol is a set of rules that govern data communications. It represents an definition- 1
agreement between the communicating devices. Without a protocol, two devices M each
may be connected but not communicating, just as a person speaking French cannot
be understood by a person who speaks only Japanese.
ii) Bandwidth:
The bandwidth of a composite signal is the difference between the highest and the
lowest frequencies contained in that signal.
For example, if a composite signal contains frequencies between 1000 and 5000, its
bandwidth is 5000 - 1000, or 4000.
2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12 M
a) Describe modes of communication. 4M
Ans o The way in which data is transmitted from one device to another device is known List-1M
as transmission mode. All 3 modes
o The transmission mode is also known as the communication mode. Explanation
with figure-
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The Transmission mode is divided into three categories:
o Simplex mode
o Half-duplex mode
o Full-duplex mode
Simplex mode
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o In Simplex mode, the communication is unidirectional, i.e., the data flow in one
direction.
o A device can only send the data but cannot receive it or it can receive the data but
cannot send the data.
o This transmission mode is not very popular as mainly communications require the
two-way exchange of data. The simplex mode is used in the business field as in
sales that do not require any corresponding reply.
o The radio station is a simplex channel as it transmits the signal to the listeners but
never allows them to transmit back.
o Keyboard and Monitor are the examples of the simplex mode as a keyboard can
only accept the data from the user and monitor can only be used to display the data
on the screen.
Fig: Simplex mode
Half-Duplex mode
o In a Half-duplex channel, direction can be reversed, i.e., the station can transmit and
receive the data as well.
o Messages flow in both the directions, but not at the same time.
o The entire bandwidth of the communication channel is utilized in one direction at a
time.
o In half-duplex mode, it is possible to perform the error detection, and if any error
occurs, then the receiver requests the sender to retransmit the data.
o A Walkie-talkie is an example of the Half-duplex mode. In Walkie-talkie, one party
speaks, and another party listens. After a pause, the other speaks and first party
listens. Speaking simultaneously will create the distorted sound which cannot be
understood.
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