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Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

mcqs past papers se hy mostly lkn long or short bht zaida difficult thy cisc0 packet tracer se ques thy Give commands of configure the Ip address ip address dia hua tha uska hr filter k lia apply krna tha or ek table tha sare delays dia huy thy acceptable or not acceptable mention krna tha 5 marks ka thamcqs past papers se hy mostly lkn long or short bht zaida difficult thy cisc0 packet tracer se ques thy Give commands of…

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MCQ topics students remembered1 topic
  1. M1MCQs past papers se hy mostly
Long questions1 question
  1. L1Ek table tha sare delays dia huy thy acceptable or not acceptable mention krna tha 5 marks ka tha
Short questions2 questions
  1. S1Cisco Packet Tracer se ques thy: Give commands of configure the Ip address
  2. S2IP address dia hua tha uska hr filter k lia apply krna tha
Study tips2 tips
  1. T1MCQs past papers se hy mostly
  2. T2Long or short bht zaida difficult thy
Anum 30 Jul 2026
Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

# CS206 Expected Questions (Merged from Both Images) --- # MCQs 1. SACK stands for ______. 2. MSS stands for ______. 3. CLI stands for ______. 4. MTU stands for ______. 5. RTP stands for ______. 6. TAP stands for ______. 7. UDP is a ______ protocol. 8. IPv6 uses which Layer/Protocol header? 9. DNS operates at which OSI layer? 10. DNS uses which port number? 11. DNS uses which transport protocol? 12. SMB uses which port number? 13. Packet Tracer was designed/developed by which company? 14. Which Wireshark filter is used to detect **SMB Delay**? 15. SMB Delay belongs to which **Expert Info** category/tab? 16. Keep Alive belongs to which **Expert Info** category? 17. DSL belongs to which **Expert Info** category? 18. TCP Buffer Value less than **3 ms** indicates what? 19. Retransmission occurs when ______. 20. Busy Interface indicates ______. --- # Short Questions 1. Mention the name of the **OSI layer** in which **Domain Name System (DNS)** operates. Also mention the **DNS port number**. 2. Explain the **TCP Three-Way Handshake** process from **Sender to Receiver**. 3. Write the **commands to configure a Router Interface**. 4. Does **UDP** have **ACK** or **Sequence Number** capability? Explain. 5. Write the names of the **five tabs** in the **Wireshark Expert Information Window**. 6. Write the **type (Accept / Not Accept)** of the **Delay Table**. 7. Write the names of the **packets used to establish a TCP connection**. 8. Write the **three steps to release a DHCP Client Lease**. --- # Long Questions 1. Explain the **Expert Information Window** (Five Tabs). 2. Explain the **Delay Table** and write its **Accept / Not Accept** types. 3. Explain the packets used to establish a **TCP Connection**. 4. Explain the **three steps to release a DHCP Client Lease**. 5. Explain the **Expert Info columns** for: * Keep Alive * DSL * TCP Buffer Value.# CS206 Expected Questions (Merged from Both Images) --- # MCQs 1. SACK stands for ______. 2. MSS stands for ______. 3. CLI…

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MCQ topics students remembered20 topics
  1. M1SACK stands for ______.
  2. M2MSS stands for ______.
  3. M3CLI stands for ______.
  4. M4MTU stands for ______.
  5. M5RTP stands for ______.
  6. M6TAP stands for ______.
  7. M7UDP is a ______ protocol.
  8. M8IPv6 uses which Layer/Protocol header?
  9. M9DNS operates at which OSI layer?
  10. M10DNS uses which port number?
  11. M11DNS uses which transport protocol?
  12. M12SMB uses which port number?
  13. M13Packet Tracer was designed/developed by which company?
  14. M14Which Wireshark filter is used to detect SMB Delay?
  15. M15SMB Delay belongs to which Expert Info category/tab?
  16. M16Keep Alive belongs to which Expert Info category?
  17. M17DSL belongs to which Expert Info category?
  18. M18TCP Buffer Value less than 3 ms indicates what?
  19. M19Retransmission occurs when ______.
  20. M20Busy Interface indicates ______.
Long questions5 questions
  1. L1Explain the Expert Information Window (Five Tabs).
  2. L2Explain the Delay Table and write its Accept / Not Accept types.
  3. L3Explain the packets used to establish a TCP Connection.
  4. L4Explain the three steps to release a DHCP Client Lease.
  5. L5Explain the Expert Info columns for: Keep Alive, DSL, TCP Buffer Value.
Short questions8 questions
  1. S1Mention the name of the OSI layer in which Domain Name System (DNS) operates. Also mention the DNS port number.
  2. S2Explain the TCP Three-Way Handshake process from Sender to Receiver.
  3. S3Write the commands to configure a Router Interface.
  4. S4Does UDP have ACK or Sequence Number capability? Explain.
  5. S5Write the names of the five tabs in the Wireshark Expert Information Window.
  6. S6Write the type (Accept / Not Accept) of the Delay Table.
  7. S7Write the names of the packets used to establish a TCP connection.
  8. S8Write the three steps to release a DHCP Client Lease.
Muhammad Mohsin Network Eng 29 Jul 2026
Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

Just sharing my experience from the CS206 final exam I only prepared the **57-ish final-term MCQs available on past papers** and memorized some important abbreviations. Based on my own paper, the exam went quite well. I attempted **2 long questions with 100% confidence, securing 10 marks for sure** from there. One long question was about the **colors of different tabs in Expert Infos**. There was a table where one column had things like **Errors, Warnings, Chat, Notes, Packet Comment**, and we had to write their corresponding colors. For example, **Error = Red, Warning = Yellow, Notes = Cyan, Packet Comment = Green**, etc. This question was worth **5 marks**. Another long question asked us to simply write the **names of the tabs available in Expert Infos**, such as **Error, Warning, Notes**, etc. So I would suggest reviewing these two topics once before the exam. As for the MCQs, if you properly prepare the **57 final-term MCQs from past papers** along with understanding the concepts, you can probably get around **12 MCQs confidently correct** based on my paper. However, the questions were **not exactly the same**; the wording was changed slightly, so make sure you understand the concepts rather than just memorizing them. If your goal is **just to pass**, I think preparing these MCQs properly, understanding the concepts, and preparing the **Expert Infos long questions** can give you a good chance. Also, revise the important **abbreviations**. I personally didn't prepare them very well. For example, I wasn't completely sure about the full form of **SACK (Selective Acknowledgment)**, but I selected it as a guess and fortunately, it turned out to be correct. For the remaining 20–21 MCQs, I mostly used logic and educated guesses. Around **10–12 of them** I was able to solve logically based on my understanding, so there was roughly a 50/50 chance for some of them. The remaining **5–8 MCQs were complete guesses**. I only needed **20 marks to pass**, and based on the MCQs and long questions I attempted confidently, I believe I have already secured enough marks to pass. Any additional marks will just be a bonus. **In short:** Prepare the **57-ish past papers final-term MCQs with concepts**, revise **Expert Infos tabs + their colors**, and go through the **important abbreviations** once. This should give you a solid preparation base for the exam. This is only based on **my experience with the current paper**, so the paper pattern can vary for others. ( if this helps you then please share your review as well reagading your papers THANK YOU)Just sharing my experience from the CS206 final exam I only prepared the **57-ish final-term MCQs available on past papers** and…

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MCQ topics students remembered1 topic
  1. M1SACK (Selective Acknowledgment) full form
Long questions2 questions
  1. L1Colors of different tabs in Expert Infos (Errors, Warnings, Chat, Notes, Packet Comment)
  2. L2Names of the tabs available in Expert Infos
Study tips4 tips
  1. T1Prepare the 57-ish final-term MCQs from past papers but understand the concepts rather than just memorizing them as wording may change.
  2. T2Revise Expert Infos tabs and their corresponding colors.
  3. T3Go through important abbreviations.
  4. T4The paper pattern can vary, so use this as a base for preparation.
Zeeshan 28 Jul 2026
Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

*CS206 - Final Term Paper Review* *Date:* 27th July *Time:* 6:30 PM *Paper Pattern:* *MCQs:* 16 MCQs were from *past papers Extension* *Short Questions:* 1. Explain the simulation of *HTTP GET* request and how to filter it 2. Write 3 configurations of *Packet Tracer* 3. How to open *IO Graph* in *Wireshark* *Long Questions:* 3 questions - 5 marks each 1. *ICMP Redirect* types. *Type = 5* and its 4 Codes: *Code 0 = Network*, *Code 1 = Host* - explain the classification 2. *Wireshark Colors* based long question. Write 5 types: *Error, Warning* etc and their colors 3. *ACKS / Analysis* based long question. You had to write *host to host* filter Overall the paper was mostly covered from past papers. ---*CS206 - Final Term Paper Review* *Date:* 27th July *Time:* 6:30 PM *Paper Pattern:* *MCQs:* 16 MCQs were from *past papers…

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MCQ topics students remembered1 topic
  1. M116 MCQs were from past papers Extension
Long questions3 questions
  1. L1ICMP Redirect types. Type = 5 and its 4 Codes: Code 0 = Network, Code 1 = Host - explain the classification
  2. L2Wireshark Colors based long question. Write 5 types: Error, Warning etc and their colors
  3. L3ACKS / Analysis based long question. You had to write host to host filter
Short questions3 questions
  1. S1Explain the simulation of HTTP GET request and how to filter it
  2. S2Write 3 configurations of Packet Tracer
  3. S3How to open IO Graph in Wireshark
Study tips1 tip
  1. T1Overall the paper was mostly covered from past papers.
Maria 27 Jul 2026
Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

Subj was kinda difficult ... Abbreviations zeda ai hui thi ( TAP,SACK,RIP,CLI,SMB) .... Filter name related questions zeda thy ...filter name of double ack ...tcp out of order and no of acks 5 tabs which help in Network detection problem , write name of it Wireshark Expert infos system categories are given (table ) write color names ...( TOPIC 138 ) Expert info ya window scaling related b aik question tha , 5 names thy koi Jo likhny thy Shazada Khan & Vu knowledge corner ki YouTube preparation videos se mcq or long aye hue thy File may se b Kuch Mcq aye hue thySubj was kinda difficult ... Abbreviations zeda ai hui thi ( TAP,SACK,RIP,CLI,SMB) .... Filter name related questions zeda thy…

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MCQ topics students remembered2 topics
  1. M1Abbreviations (TAP, SACK, RIP, CLI, SMB)
  2. M2Filter name related questions (double ack, tcp out of order, no of acks)
Short questions3 questions
  1. S15 tabs which help in Network detection problem, write name of it
  2. S2Wireshark Expert infos system categories are given (table), write color names (TOPIC 138)
  3. S3Expert info ya window scaling related question, 5 names likhny thy
Study tips3 tips
  1. T1Abbreviations zeda ai hui thi
  2. T2Shazada Khan & Vu knowledge corner ki YouTube preparation videos se mcq or long aye hue thy
  3. T3File may se b Kuch Mcq aye hue thy
Aymish🌷 27 Jul 2026
Final term Spring 2026 2 semesters ago

MCQ'S Abbreviations* Full forms were asked for: `SMB, MSS, SACK, RIP, TAP, and DSL` - ICMP codes - "Is Wireshark used for Wired or Wireless networks?" - "Which one is the correct IP address?" format 5 Marks Questions* - Explain the colors used in Wireshark `Expert Information` - Write ICMP codes with their respective Types - Write the commands to configure a Router Interface - How to get the `IO Graph` in Wireshark At least 10 to 12 MCQs were directly from the past papers mcqs file.MCQ'S Abbreviations* Full forms were asked for: `SMB, MSS, SACK, RIP, TAP, and DSL` - ICMP codes - "Is Wireshark used for Wired…

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MCQ topics students remembered4 topics
  1. M1Abbreviations: SMB, MSS, SACK, RIP, TAP, and DSL
  2. M2ICMP codes
  3. M3Is Wireshark used for Wired or Wireless networks?
  4. M4Which one is the correct IP address?
Long questions4 questions
  1. L1Explain the colors used in Wireshark Expert Information
  2. L2Write ICMP codes with their respective Types
  3. L3Write the commands to configure a Router Interface
  4. L4How to get the IO Graph in Wireshark
Study tips1 tip
  1. T1At least 10 to 12 MCQs were directly from the past papers mcqs file.
Samavia Saeed 27 Jul 2026

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