Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will contemplate the number of internet connected devices on the planet and define a computer network. We will learn about the rules of communication (protocol) in simple terms and think about how data is transmitted across the internet.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What is a computer network?
A powerful computer that provides a service
A set of rules
A single computer
Q2.
Which term describes a set of rules that computers on a network use to communicate with one another?
Conduct
Instruction
Method
Q3.
Which of the below is a valid protocol for email addresses?
A ‘/’ character must be used
An ‘*’ character must be used
An ‘&’ character must be used