1.Asher creates a home network. (a) (i) State what is meant by a ‘network’.

(1)

Connected computers.

(ii) Which one of these is a reason for using a network? (1)

A To improve file encryption

B To protect from hackers

C To reduce the need for software updates

D To share peripherals

(b) Asher connects to a WAN. (i) Explain one reason why he uses a WAN rather than a LAN. (2)

To connect to the internet because data is stored on servers that are not directly connected to his local
area network.

(ii) Describe the role of a router. (2)

To forward packets via best route.

(c) Which one of these provides clients with access to data? (1)

A Booster

B Gateway

C Server

D Wireless access point

(d) Describe how a network filter works. (2)

Checking request IP against a blocked list.

(e) Asher’s mobile phone can transmit data using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. State two other wireless
communication methods used by mobile phones. (2)

GPS, 4G
(f) Asher uses wired and wireless connectivity. (i) Draw one straight line from each connection method
to the correct characteristic. (2)

(ii) State what is meant by ‘bandwidth’. (1)

The maximum amount of data that could be transmitted.

3.(c) State two uses of a VPN. (2)

To provide a secure connection and access to a private LAN.

(f) Asher notices that the upload speed reduces when he uses his microwave at the same time. (i)
Explain one reason why this happens. (2)

Data packets will have to be requested again because of interference.

3.(f)(ii) Describe one way Asher could use utility software to improve the upload speed of the
photographs. (2)

Compress the file so there is less data to transfer.

(g) Asher chooses to email a photograph to twenty friends. One drawback of this is the length of time it
takes. Explain one other drawback. (2)

Email may not reach the recipient because the file size may be too large.

(h)(ii) Which one of these protocols should Asher use when making online payments? (1)

A FTP

B HTTP

C NFC

D WEP
4.(a)(ii) Ella is using wired connectivity. Her video is not synchronised with video from other students.
Which one of these would solve this issue? (1)

A Increase latency

B Reduce bandwidth

C Reduce interference

D Use a wireless connection

(c) Ella is researching recent temperatures in Australia. Here is an image of her use of a search engine

(i) Describe one way the search can be improved. (2

Results can be more relevant by changing the type to all.

(ii) The search results change when Ella signs in to her search engine account. Explain why this
happens. (2)

Browsing history and cookies.

5.(c) Here is a media access control (MAC) address. State what the labelled parts of this address are used
for. (2)

Organization and Network Interface Controller.

(d) State one reason why data is encrypted before being transferred across a network. (1)

To prevent it from being understood.