Principles of Encryption. (2 marks)
Explain how encryption can secure data transmitted over a network. Include an example of a situation where encryption is crucial.
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Questions
Recommend Network Types. (3 marks)
A small business with one office building and five employees is looking to set up a network that allows them to share resources efficiently. Recommend the type of network connection (wired or wireless) they should implement and provide 2 justifications for your recommendation, based on their needs.
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Compare Wired and Wireless Networks. (4 Marks)
Discuss a benefit and drawback of using wired connections compared to wireless connections in a school environment.
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Star and Mesh Network Topologies. (5 marks)
Describe the star and mesh topologies and evaluate their suitability for a large organisation.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud-Based Services for Data Storage. (4 marks)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud-based services for data storage.
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Web Hosting. (2 marks)
Define web hosting in the context of the Internet.
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Domain Name Service (DNS). (4 marks)
Describe how the Domain Name Service (DNS) facilitates the conversion of a URL to an IP address.
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The Internet. (2 marks)
Explain what is meant by the term “Internet.”
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Network Interface Cards. (2 marks)
Describe how a Network Interface Card (NIC) is used in a network.
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Routers vs Switches. (2 marks)
What roles do routers and switches play in a network? Provide one role for each device.
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