PCA25C08J · Cycle Test 2
Covers units 3 & 4: Network Layer and Routing / Transport & Application Layers
Answer any 4 questions (4 x 5 = 20 Marks)
Differentiate Supernetting and subnetting with example.
Summarize the structure and address assignment methods of IPv4 and IPv6.
Discuss the functions of ARP, RARP, and DHCP in a computer network.
Write short notes on the HTTP protocol, focusing on the GET and POST methods and its stateless nature.
Compare FTP and TFTP with respect to their features and applications.
Describe the DNS hierarchy and domain structure.
Answer ALL questions (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Illustrate the features, reliability, port addressing, and applications of TCP and UDP protocols with suitable examples.
Analyze different routing algorithms with suitable examples and comparison.
Examine FTP, TFTP, Telnet, and SSH protocols with respect to their features, working mechanisms, and applications.
Evaluate SMTP, POP3, and IMAP email protocols, focusing on their functions and practical applications.