ICT assessment

Question 1

Define protocol

Answer 1

Rules that allow the exchange and transmission of data between devices.

Question 2

Define IP address

Answer 2

A unique address that networked devices use to send data to each other (device’s location on a network)

Question 3

What does MAC address stand for?

Answer 3

Stands for Media Access Control.

Question 4

Define MAC address

Answer 4

Universally unique identifiers given to the NIC (network interface card).

Question 5

When are mac addresses used

Answer 5

Used for devices connected to LANs using ethernet, Bluetooth or wi-fi.

Question 6

How is a MAC address made up?

Answer 6

It is made of up 6 pairs
The first 3 pairs make up the manufacturer
The last 3 are assigned by the manufacturer to uniquely identify the device

Question 7

What are the uses of MAC addresses?

Answer 7

1. Restricting or allowing access to a network - through MAC address filtering
2. Identifying a device on a network
3. Tracking a device - can check what has been accessed by a specific MAC address
4. Assigning static or fixed IP addresses

Question 8

Define device name

Answer 8

A descriptive name that helps users to identify computers on a network.

Question 9

Define NIC

Answer 9

Network interface card - the core piece of hardware used for networking connectivity

Question 10

What is the function of a cable?

Answer 10

Used to connect devices in a wired network

Question 11

What is the function of a wireless access point?

Answer 11

Allows devices with Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to a wired network.

Question 12

What is the function of a router?

Answer 12

Stores all device addresses that are connected to it so it can forward network traffic to its destination using the quickest route.

Question 13

What is the function of a gateway?

Answer 13

Connects two different types of network
E.g. a LAN is connected to a WAN using a gateway

Question 14

What is the function of a booster?

Answer 14

Amplifies the signal in a network so that its range can be extended

Question 15

What is the function of a server?

Answer 15

A computer that shares its resources with connected devices

Question 16

Define web browser

Answer 16

Type of software application used to request and display information stored on web servers.

Question 17

Define ISP

Answer 17

Internet service provider - provides connections to the telecommunications infrastructure that forms the framework for the internet.

Question 18

Define search engine

Answer 18

Tool that provides users with a way to find information in web pages stored in web servers.

Question 19

Define filter software

Answer 19

Software that prevents users from accessing inappropriate information.

Question 20

What is a CAT cable used for?

Answer 20

Used to connect computer network devices such as routers, computers, servers and switches.

Question 21

What is a fibre optic cable used for?

Answer 21

By telecommunications companies and by organisations that need very fast transfer speeds.

Question 22

What is the function of a switch?

Answer 22

Connects devices on a network. Has ports, each of which can be connected to a device using a cable.

Question 23

Define HTTP

Answer 23

Hypertext transfer protocol - A set of standards that control how computer documents that are written in HTML connect to each other.