QUESTION 1
Distinguish between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW). [2]
Name the hardware device that is being described:
(i) A device that transfers data from one network to another in an intelligent way. It
has the task of forwarding data packets to their destination by the most efficient
route. [1]
(ii) A device used between two dissimilar LANs. The device is required to convert data
packets from one protocol to another [1]
(iii) A device or software that provides a specific function for computers using a
network. The most common examples handle printing, file storage and the delivery
of web pages. [1]
(iv) A user requests a web page by keying the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) into
the address bar of their web browser. The requested page contains a client-side
script. Describe the sequence of steps leading to the display of the web page on the
computer screen. [4]
(v)
QUESTION 2
Data can be sent over networks using either circuit switching or packet switching.
Describe both methods of data transmission. Include a different advantage and disadvantage
foreach method. [6]
QUESTION 3
Protocols are essential for successful transmission of data over a network. The TCP/IP protocol
suite operates on many layers.
State the appropriate layer for each protocol in the following table.
Protocol Layer
TCP
IP
SMTP
[3]
1
Devices connected to the Internet have IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Three IPv4 addresses
are given. Circle either Valid or Invalid to indicate whether each address is valid or invalid.
Explain your decision.
Address 1: 3A.21.2H.1 Valid / Invalid
Explanation................................................................................................................................
Address 2: 299.53.2.2 Valid / Invalid
Explanation...............................................................................................................................
Address 3: 192.2.1.0 Valid / Invalid
Explanation............................................................................................................................. [6]
QUESTION 5
The TCP/IP protocol suite can be viewed as a stack with four layers.
(a) Complete the stack by inserting the names of the three missing layers.
TRANSPORT
[3]
(b) A computer is currently running two processes:
• Process 1 is downloading a web page.
• Process 2 is downloading an email.
Describe two tasks that the Transport layer performs to ensure that the incoming data is
downloaded correctly. [2]
Name a protocol that will be used by Process 1 [1]
Name a protocol that will be used by Process 2. [1]
2
QUESTION 5
a) Protocols are essential for successful transmission of data over a network. The TCP/IP
protocol suite operates on many layers. Give an appropriate protocol for each layer in
the table.
Layer Protocol
Application
Transport
Internet
[3]
b) The network uses the TCP/IP protocol to transfer files across the network.
(i) State three functions of the TCP part of this protocol. [3]
(ii) State two functions of the IP part of this protocol. [2]
(iii) Identify one other common protocol that could be used to transfer files across
the college network. [1]
