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Comp Sci Chapter 2

The document consists of a chapter on Communication and Internet Technologies, featuring multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions related to networking concepts. Key topics include MAC addresses, data transmission types, email protocols, and the Client-Server Model. The total marks for the assessment are 40, with various questions designed to test understanding of networking principles.

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Comp Sci Chapter 2

The document consists of a chapter on Communication and Internet Technologies, featuring multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions related to networking concepts. Key topics include MAC addresses, data transmission types, email protocols, and the Client-Server Model. The total marks for the assessment are 40, with various questions designed to test understanding of networking principles.

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‭Chapter 2: Communication and Internet Technologies‬

‭Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)‬

‭(Each question carries 2 marks)‬

‭1.‬ ‭What is the main function of a MAC address?‬


‭A. To identify a device on a network uniquely‬
‭B. To store IP addresses of all devices‬
‭C. To encrypt network data‬
‭D. To provide internet access‬

‭2.‬ ‭Which of the following is a characteristic of serial data transmission?‬


‭A. Data is sent multiple bits at a time‬
‭B. It is used over short distances only‬
‭C. It is more reliable over long distances‬
‭D. It is faster than parallel transmission‬

‭3.‬ ‭Which protocol is primarily used for sending emails?‬


‭A. HTTP‬
‭B. SMTP‬
‭C. FTP‬
‭D. IP‬

‭4.‬ ‭What does HTTPS provide that HTTP does not?‬


‭A. Faster data transmission‬
‭B. Error correction‬
‭C. Secure data encryption‬
‭D. Larger file size support‬

‭5.‬ ‭What does DNS (Domain Name System) do?‬


‭A. Stores website data‬
‭B. Converts domain names into IP addresses‬
‭ . Encrypts web traffic‬
C
‭D. Provides internet access to devices‬

‭Section B: Short Answer Questions (12 marks)‬

‭(Marks are indicated per question)‬

‭6.‬ ‭Explain the difference between IPv4 and IPv6.‬‭(2 marks)‬

‭7.‬ ‭What is a data packet, and why is it used in networking?‬‭(2 marks)‬

‭8.‬ ‭Describe two differences between parallel and serial data‬


‭transmission.‬‭(3 marks)‬

‭9.‬ ‭Explain how a web browser and a web server interact to load a‬
‭webpage.‬‭(3 marks)‬

‭10.‬ ‭Define latency in networking and explain its impact on online‬


‭gaming.‬‭(2 marks)‬

‭Section C: Long Answer Questions (18 marks)‬

‭(Marks are indicated per question)‬

‭11.‬‭(6 marks) Explain the Client-Server Model and how it works in a‬


‭network. Include:‬
‭●‬ ‭The role of clients and servers‬
‭●‬ ‭An example of where it is used‬
‭●‬ ‭A comparison with peer-to-peer (P2P) networks‬
‭12.‬ ‭(6 marks) Describe the role of firewalls in network security.‬
‭Mention:‬
‭●‬ ‭How they monitor and filter traffic‬
‭●‬ ‭The difference between hardware and software firewalls‬
‭ ‬ ‭How they prevent unauthorized access‬
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‭13.‬ ‭(6 marks) Explain the process of packet switching in data‬
‭transmission. Include:‬
‭●‬ ‭How data is broken into packets‬
‭●‬ ‭How packets travel independently‬
‭●‬ ‭The role of routers in directing packets‬

‭Total Marks: 40‬

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