4.1. Networks
A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 4. Networks and the effects of using them
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For Examiner's Use 15 A large company has two separate sites both of which have a LAN. The manager of the company wants to connect the LANs to form a WAN. Name three network devices which could be found in a LAN that is not connected to a WAN. The manager wants to buy a router to connect the LANs. Describe the function of a router. The company’s workers are concerned that their data may not be secure. Name three authentication techniques and for each one explain how it will help to prevent illegal access to the data.
0417_w10_qp_11
THEORY
2010
Paper 1, Variant 1
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A small office has four standalone computers. The office manager wants to connect the computers together to form a LAN. Name a network device which would have to be present in each computer before they could be networked. Give two reasons why a WLAN would be preferable to a cabled LAN. Give two reasons why the manager should not use Bluetooth technology to create the network. For Examiner's Use The company’s workers are concerned that their payroll data may not be secure as a result of the computers being networked. Explain why the workers are concerned. Give three actions that the office manager could take to ensure data security.
0417_w10_qp_13
THEORY
2010
Paper 1, Variant 3
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Aftab owns a company which has a small number of computers. He wants to connect the computers into a network. He does not wish to connect the computers to the internet but he does want the workers to be able to communicate within the company. Name a network device used to connect the computers together. Name an item of software used to send messages between the computers. What is the name given to this type of network? Give three reasons why Aftab may not want his workers to access the internet.
0417_w12_qp_12
THEORY
2012
Paper 1, Variant 2
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