Assignment - 2 Unit - 1 Introduction

Subject                     : Fundamentals of Networking (FON)
Subject Code          : 640001
Department           : MCA
Assignment Date : 11th Feb, 2011
Submission Date : 19th Feb, 2011

Assignment – II

Q-1. Differentiate the following

(a) Computer Network Vs. Distributed System

(b) OSI Vs. TCP/IP

(c) Connection Oriented Communication Vs. Connectionless Communication.

(d) TCP Vs. UDP

Q-2. Explain following in Brief.

(a) Subnet

(b) Wireless Network

(c) LAN

(d) Design issues for Layers

Q-3. Explain OSI Reference Model in detail.

Q-4. Explain TCP/IP Reference Model in detail.

Q-5. What are two reasons for using layered protocols? 

Q-6. Which of the OSI layers handles each of the following?

         (a) Dividing the transmitted bit stream into frames.

         (b) Determining which route through the subnet to use.

Q-7. Define and relate the terms: Service, Protocol and Interface.