1. (b) Which one of these is a wired connectivity type?

(1)

A GPS

B USB

C WEP

D Wi-Fi

(c) Which one of these is a reason why Wi-Fi is a better choice than Bluetooth for transferring
files? (1)

A Data cannot be intercepted

B Higher bandwidth

C Higher latency

D Only works with secure files

2.(b) Nihal connects his laptop to the hotel’s local area network. (i) Explain one advantage of
using Media Access Control (MAC) addresses rather than Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to
identify devices on a local area network. (2)

They are unique, and it is easier to identify devices on the network more accurately.0

(ii) State two issues caused by not identifying devices correctly on a network. (2)

Lack of security, and not transmitting data to the correct device.

(iii) Complete this sentence by adding the correct network devices. (2) A local area network uses
a ...a switch or a router.. to connect devices, whereas a wide area network uses a gateway to
connect local area networks.
(iv) Explain one disadvantage of connecting a printer to a network. (2)

It costs more money because more cabling is needed, Network overloaded with requests because
any devices connected to the network can send jobs.

(vi) Which one of these is an example of a device that connects using a personal area network?
(1)

A Hard drive

B Router

C Server

D Smartphone

(c) Nihal streams a film using a low bandwidth connection. Explain why reducing the bit rate of
the file improves the user experience. (2)

It reduces the amount of time taken to load the film, because less bandwidth is needed.

(d) Describe low latency. (2)

The time it takes for the data to transfer between devices.

4.(c) Describe the role of a web browser when accessing a website. (2)

Request the resource from a webserver.