URL Structure and Function (4 marks)
Describe the structure of a URL and discuss the role and function of a web browser in using URLs to access web content.
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Describe the structure of a URL and discuss the role and function of a web browser in using URLs to access web content.
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Explain the purpose of Domain Name System (DNS) servers and describe how they function within a network.
Domain Name System (DNS) Servers (4 marks) Read More »
Describe how routing costs are calculated and discuss one factor that might influence the cost of routing data in a network.
Calculation of Routing Costs (2 marks) Read More »
Identify and explain two methods of routing traffic on a network.
Routing Methods in Networks (2 marks) Read More »
Explain the concept of packet switching and discuss its role in data transmission across networks.
Packet Switching in Networks (3 marks) Read More »
Describe the typical contents of a TCP/IP packet. List and briefly explain four main components found in a TCP/IP packet.
Contents of a TCP/IP Packet (4 marks) Read More »
Describe the purpose of the WiFi (802.11) standards and explain how it fits into the OSI model.
WiFi Standards (2 marks) Read More »
Explain the importance of HTTPS in secure communications. Compare it with HTTP in terms of functionality and security.
Secure Communication Protocols (3 marks) Read More »
Describe the roles of IP and Ethernet in network communications, indicating which OSI layer each operates in and how they contribute to data transmission.
IP and Ethernet in Network Communications (4 marks) Read More »
Match each of the following protocols to the correct layer(s) of the OSI model they primarily operate in: HTTP, SMTP, FTP, and TCP. Provide a brief explanation for each.
Networking Protocols in the OSI Model (4 marks) Read More »
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