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1.3.2 Lesson Retrieval Practice ANSWERS

Protocols are rules that enable devices on a network to communicate effectively by ensuring data packets are sent and received in a standard way (1). Data packets are small units of data created when files are split up for transmission over a network (2). Encryption scrambles data before transmission using an encryption key, converting plain text to cipher text only readable by the recipient using the same key (3).

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1.3.2 Lesson Retrieval Practice ANSWERS

Protocols are rules that enable devices on a network to communicate effectively by ensuring data packets are sent and received in a standard way (1). Data packets are small units of data created when files are split up for transmission over a network (2). Encryption scrambles data before transmission using an encryption key, converting plain text to cipher text only readable by the recipient using the same key (3).

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CSUK Lesson Retrieval Practice – Answer Sheet


Internet and Protocols (OCR)
1. What are the two main data transfer mediums used to enable communication between computers
in a network? [2]

Wired (Ethernet) [1] and Wireless (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) [1].

2. What are the two main types of cables used to transport data between computers using Ethernet?
[2]

Copper cables [1] and Fibre optic cables [1].

3. What are the standard radio frequency bands used by Wi-Fi to send and receive data? [2]

2.4 GHz Band [1] and 5 GHz Band [1]

4. Why are the bands used by Wi-Fi split into channels that cover smaller frequency ranges within
the band? [2]

To allow devices using the same band to use different channels and frequencies [1], thereby avoiding
interference with one another [1].

5. What are data packets? [2]

Data packets are small units of data [1], created when a file is split up, when sent over a network [1].

6. What are protocols and what are their purpose in computer networking? [2]

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Protocols are rules [1] which enable devices attached to a network to communicate with one another
effectively, by ensuring that data packets are produced and sent in the same standard way [1].

7. What is a MAC address? [2]

A MAC address (Media Access Control) is a unique, hard-coded 12-digit hexadecimal number assigned
to every network device [1], used to send data over a network to the correct network card. It is known as a
PHYSICAL ADDRESS [1].

8. What is an IP address? [2]

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique, dynamic 32-bit number assigned to every computer
on a network [1], used to send data over a network to the correct node [1].

9. What is encryption and how does it work? [3]

Encryption is the process of scrambling data before it is sent over a network so that it is unreadable if
intercepted [1]. An encryption key is used to systematically alter each piece of data in a file, converting
plain text into cipher text [1]. The same key is required by the recipient to reverse the encryption and
convert cipher text back to plain text [1].

10. What is the main difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth? [3]

Wi-Fi supports the transfer of data amongst multiple devices at once [1], has a longer range [1], and is
more secure [1]. Bluetooth, on the other hand, can only support data transfer between a small number of
devices at any one time [1], has a shorter ra

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