DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
INDIRA NAGAR, LUCKNOW
ASSIGNMENT SHEET
SUBJECT: IP
CLASS: XII
SESSION-2025-26(September)
TOPIC: Computer Network
PREPARED BY:Ashutosh K shukla
Part A: Very Short Answer Questions
1. Define a computer network.
2. What is the full form of URL?
3. Name any two network devices.
4. Expand the term IP.
5. Write the full form of FTP.
6. What is bandwidth?
7. What is the function of a router?
8. Write the difference between LAN and WAN (one point).
9. Name two guided transmission media.
10. What is the function of a modem?
Part B: Short Answer Questions
1. Explain the difference between client-server and peer-to-peer networks.
2. What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
3. Explain the term "packet switching".
4. Write two differences between HTTP and HTTPS.
5. What are cookies? Why are they used?
6. What are the advantages of networking?
7. Explain the concept of DNS with an example.
8. Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching.
9. What is a MAC address? How is it different from an IP address?
10. Explain the term “firewall” in the context of networking.
Part C: Fill in the Blanks
1. ________ is the smallest unit of data transmission.
2. The device used to connect two different networks is called ________.
3. HTTP stands for ________.
4. The private IP address range is defined under ________ addressing.
5. A collection of web pages is called a ________.
6. Wi-Fi works on ________ transmission media.
7. ________ is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network.
8. The speed of data transmission is measured in ________.
9. The network topology in which each node is connected to a central node is called ________.
10. In URL, “.org” represents ________ domain.
Answers
Part A: Very Short Answer Questions
1. Computer Network: A system of interconnected computers and devices that share resources and data.
2. URL: Uniform Resource Locator.
3. Examples: Router, Switch, Hub, Repeater (any two).
4. IP: Internet Protocol.
5. FTP: File Transfer Protocol.
6. Bandwidth: The maximum amount of data transmitted over a network in a given time.
7. Router: A device that connects different networks and forwards data packets.
8. LAN vs WAN: LAN is restricted to a small area (e.g., building); WAN covers large geographical areas
(e.g., Internet).
9. Examples: Twisted Pair Cable, Coaxial Cable, Optical Fiber Cable (any two).
10. Modem: Converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa for communication over telephone
lines.
Part B: Short Answer Questions
1. Client-Server vs Peer-to-Peer:
o Client-Server: Centralized server provides resources; clients request services.
o Peer-to-Peer: Each computer can act as both client and server.
2. IPv4 vs IPv6:
o IPv4: 32-bit address, written in dotted decimal (e.g., [Link]).
o IPv6: 128-bit address, written in hexadecimal (e.g., [Link]).
3. Packet Switching: Data is broken into small packets, transmitted independently, and reassembled at
destination.
4. HTTP vs HTTPS:
o HTTP: Data transfer without encryption.
o HTTPS: Secure version with encryption (SSL/TLS).
5. Cookies: Small text files stored by websites on a user’s computer to remember login info, preferences,
and activity.
6. Advantages of Networking:
o Resource sharing (files, printers).
o Communication (emails, messaging).
o Centralized data storage.
7. DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names (like [Link]) into IP addresses.
8. Circuit Switching vs Packet Switching:
o Circuit: Dedicated path for full communication.
o Packet: Data divided into packets, sent via multiple paths.
9. MAC Address vs IP Address:
o MAC: Unique hardware identifier for a device (e.g., [Link]).
o IP: Logical address used to identify device location on a network.
10. Firewall: A security system that monitors and controls incoming/outgoing network traffic based on
rules.
Part C: Fill in the Blanks
1. Bit
2. Router
3. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
4. Private (Class A, B, C ranges)
5. Website
6. Radio waves (wireless)
7. IP Address
8. bps (bits per second)
9. Star Topology
10. Organization
