Networks — IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0417) questions by topic
Networks questions cover naming and explaining hardware such as hubs, contrasting network types like intranets and extranets, and choosing communication methods for a scenario such as a headteacher sharing photographs with parents. Explain and describe ask for a reasoned point rather than a single word, compare demands similarities and differences stated explicitly, and identify and state want short, specific answers.
10 questions from 2023 to 2025 make up this set, worth from 2 to 15 marks. A compare answer that only lists one network type rarely scores well, so submitting attempts for instant marking is a quick way to check whether both the similarities and the differences the mark scheme expects have actually been included.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
A local area network (LAN) uses a hub. Explain the purpose of a hub.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 11
One function of a router is to route data packets. Identify two other functions of a router.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 12
A router can be used to connect networks and devices to the internet. Identify the other two operations of a router.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 13
A number of different communication devices can be connected to a network. Explain how the following devices operate. (i) Switch
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 11
A headteacher is setting up a newsletter to send to parents of pupils at a school. She has some photographs saved on storage devices that she needs to place in the newsletter.…
Answer this question and get it marked →Describe the purpose of a web browser.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 12
A company uses an extranet. Explain what is meant by an extranet.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 13
A company uses an intranet. They are considering using an extranet. Compare an intranet with an extranet. Your answer must include similarities and differences.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 11
A bridge and a router are examples of networking devices. Explain the differences between a bridge and a router.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 12
Identify three different network communication devices and describe what each one does.
Answer this question and get it marked →Other IGCSE Information And Communication Technology topics
- ICT applications (40)
- Document production (35)
- The systems life cycle (27)
- Types and components of computer systems (26)
- Safety and security (22)
- Data manipulation (databases) (20)
- Spreadsheets (17)
- Presentations (15)
- Website authoring (15)
- The effects of using IT (health and safety) (14)
- Storage devices and media (12)
- Input and output devices (11)
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