BSc CSIT (TU) Science Computer Networks (BSc CSIT, CSC258) Question Paper 2079
This is the official BSc CSIT (TU) (Science stream) Computer Networks (BSc CSIT, CSC258) question paper for 2079, as set in the regular annual examination. It carries 60 full marks and a time allowance of 180 minutes, across 12 questions. On Kekkei you can attempt this Computer Networks (BSc CSIT, CSC258) past paper online with a timer, get instant AI feedback and step-by-step solutions, and track the topics where you lose marks — completely free. Whether you are revising for your BSc CSIT (TU) Computer Networks (BSc CSIT, CSC258) exam or solving previous years' question papers, this 2079 paper is a great way to practise under real exam conditions.
Section A: Long Answer Questions
Attempt any TWO questions.
Discuss congestion control in the transport layer. Explain the leaky bucket and token bucket algorithms for traffic shaping.
Explain the working of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in detail.
Discuss different switching techniques: circuit switching, message switching, and packet switching, with their advantages and disadvantages.
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Attempt any EIGHT questions.
What is bandwidth? Explain Nyquist and Shannon's theorems.
Explain various network topologies with their advantages and disadvantages.
What is framing? Explain bit stuffing and byte stuffing.
Differentiate between the Stop-and-Wait and Sliding Window protocols.
Explain the difference between connection-oriented and connectionless services.
What is UDP? Explain the UDP header format.
Explain CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) with an example.
Differentiate between a hub, a switch, and a router.
What is ARP? Explain how ARP resolves a logical address to a physical address.