Year 10

The IP Suite and packet switching

Year 10

The IP Suite and packet switching

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will get to know application protocols and the TCP/IP model. Finally, we will understand how data travels through a network.

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5 Questions

Q1.
In what type of network do all computers have equal status?
Client-server
Correct answer: Peer-to-peer
Q2.
In what type of network is there a heavy reliance on a central computer?
Correct answer: Client-server
Peer-to-peer
Q3.
Select the advantages of a peer-to-peer network.
Correct answer: Data can be shared across devices
Efficient and flexible for large networks
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
Correct answer: No central data store / computer needed
Q4.
Select the advantages of a client-server network.
Correct answer: All client computers can be managed from the server.
Correct answer: Efficient and flexible for large networks
Maintaining such a network can be challenging
No central data store/computer needed
Q5.
What does the acronym DHCP stand for?
Duplicate Host Computer Protocol
Duplicate Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Computer Protocol
Correct answer: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

4 Questions

Q1.
Select three advantages of packet switching.
Correct answer: Bandwidth used efficiently
More reliable — dedicated connection
Correct answer: Packets can be redelivered
Correct answer: Packets can take different routes around congestion
Q2.
What are the four different layers associated with the Internet Protocol?
Acknowledgement, Internet, Layer, Transport
Application, Interface, Link, Topology
Correct answer: Application, Internet, Link, Transport
Assembled, Interface, Layer, Topology
Q3.
At what layer does network communication using MAC addresses occur?
Application
Internet
Correct answer: Link
Transport
Q4.
What does UDP stand for?
User Data Packet
User Data Process
User Datagram Packet
Correct answer: User Datagram Protocol