11 mark
Identify the hardware from the description given.
A printed circuit board that is installed in a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network.
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Networks (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions
1 hour19 questions
22 marks
State two network devices.
Actuator | Bridge |
Database | DVD |
Hub | Linker |
Monitor | Printer |
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3a1 mark
Network devices are used in computer systems.
Complete each sentence by identifying the most appropriate network device.
The network device that connects a LAN to a WAN
3b1 mark
The network device that allows data to be directed to a specific computer on a LAN
3c1 mark
The internal network device that allows a computer to connect to a LAN
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4a2 marks
Both the internet and the intranet are used for communication.
Define the term internet.
4b2 marks
Define the term Intranet.
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5a1 mark
Write down the most appropriate network device to match the following statements.
Your answers should be different in each part.
This network device checks the data packet arriving from one computer and sends the data to a specific computer.
5b1 mark
This network device sends the data packet from a computer to all devices connected to it.
5c1 mark
This network device connects a LAN to the internet.
5d1 mark
This network device connects one LAN to another with the same protocol.
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6a2 marks
Describe two uses of a company intranet.
6b4 marks
Social networking is used to communicate with friends; this is one use of the internet.
Describe four other uses of the internet.
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12 marks
A company may use an intranet or an extranet.
Describe the differences between an intranet and an extranet.
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24 marks
A systems analyst has been asked to carry out an analysis of a company’s current computer system.
The systems analyst is working with a team to create some new software. The software documentation will be stored on the cloud.
Describe how the team can use the cloud to share the documentation.
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3a4 marks
The program collects a large amount of data and this could be stored using either a fixed solid-state drive (SSD) or cloud storage.
The developer is planning to use cloud storage.
Describe four advantages to the school of using cloud storage rather than using the SSD.
3b3 marks
Describe three disadvantages to the school of using cloud storage rather than using the SSD.
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41 mark
A company has an extranet.
Explain what is meant by an extranet.
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54 marks
Compare the similarities and differences between Bluetooth and wi-fi.
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6a6 marks
Explain what is meant by cloud storage and how it is used.
6b2 marks
Describe two issues related to the security of data in the cloud.
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7a3 marks
Computers can store data in the cloud rather than using storage devices in the computer
Describe three benefits of storing data in the cloud.
7b3 marks
Describe three drawbacks of storing data in the cloud.
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8a3 marks
The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices as well as computers to connect to the internet using a router. Each device uses an IP address.
Explain what is meant by an IP address.
8b3 marks
Explain how a router sends data packets to another network.
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96 marks
The World Wide Web is part of the internet.
Explain why the World Wide Web has become so popular.
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104 marks
Bluetooth is a method of communication to connect devices together.
Describe how a smartphone can use Bluetooth to connect to another device.
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114 marks
An organisation uses the internet and an intranet.
Explain how the purpose of the internet differs from the purpose of an intranet.
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126 marks
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a computer network which allows users to control household devices remotely. It has many benefits, for example a user can turn on the house central heating via a smartphone. The IoT can use WiFi and Bluetooth which can cause problems regarding data security.
Describe the methods that could be taken to protect the user’s data.
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136 marks
Compare and contrast the features of a switch and a hub.
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