IGCSE ICT 9-1 –SAM-2

1. Operating system provide many functionalities to user.

a. Write 3 functionalities of Network Operating System. [3]
b. Define the term IP address. [2]
c. Briefly explain the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 with examples. [6]
d. Write the functionality of the DHCP Server. [2]
e. Define the term MAC address. [2]
f. Write 4 uses of MAC addresses. [4]
g. Define the term Spoofing. [2]
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2. Network cables are used to connect devices in order to share data.
a. Write 3 other usages of a computer network. [3]
b. Write 3 types of cables used in computer network [3]
c. Write 3 components that used to setup wireless network [3]
d. Briefly explain the following network components.
i. Hub
ii. Switch
iii. Router
iv. Gateway
v. Booster [10]
e. Briefly explain Authentication Server and Print Server. [4]
f. Define the functionality of filter software, Explain the 2 types of lists that used -
- in filter software. [6]
g. Briefly explain the term encryption and types of keys which used in encryption. [4]
h. Define the term “eavesdropper”,”WEP”,”WPA”. [6]
i. Define the term “geolocation rights management”. [2]
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3. Huge amounts of data are transmitted and stored digitally, and a lot of this data
contains personal or financial information.
a. Briefly explain 4 security risk for personal data that stored digitally, and
explain the methods that used to overcome from the above mentioned issues. [4]
b. Write the different between CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA test. [2]
c. Define the term Backup and write the differences between 3 types of backups. [8]
d. Write 3 methods of online payment system. [3]
e. Write 3 impact of the Internet on individuals. [8]
f. State and explain staying safe on the Internet [8]
g. Write 3 advantages of Teleworking to companies and customers [5]
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Total Mark [100]