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Network hardware: IGCSE Computer Science questions with answers

Free Network hardware questions for IGCSE Computer Science (0478), part of Hardware. Each question has the answer and the marking points an examiner would look for.

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Network hardware practice questions

Question 1Structured · 2 marks
(a)

State what is meant by the term MAC address.

[1]
(b)

State what is meant by the term IP address.

[1]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)A unique identifier given to a network interface card by its manufacturer
A unique identifier given to a network interface card by its manufacturer B1
1
(b)An address assigned to a device on a network
An address assigned to a device on a network B1
1
Question 2Structured · 2 marks
(a)

State what is meant by the term IP address.

[1]
(b)

State what is meant by the term MAC address.

[1]
Show answers and mark scheme
PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)An address assigned to a device on a network
An address assigned to a device on a network B1
1
(b)A unique identifier given to a network interface card by its manufacturer
A unique identifier given to a network interface card by its manufacturer B1
1

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