Cambridge International A Level · Computer Science (9618)

Communication and internet technologies: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Communication and internet technologies.

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Question 1
1 mark

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key characteristic of circuit switching?

Question 2
1 mark

When comparing email protocols, what is a primary advantage of using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) over POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)?

Question 3
1 mark

During a Domain Name Service (DNS) resolution, what is the next step if the local DNS server does not find the IP address for a requested domain in its cache?

Question 4
1 mark

How many bits are used to represent a single IPv4 address?

Question 5
1 mark

What is the primary function of the CSMA/CD protocol within an Ethernet network?

Question 6
2 marks

State the primary purpose of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) in internet communications.

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Question 7
4 marks

Identify the difference between a Public IP address and a Private IP address, and explain one reason why a network might use NAT (Network Address Translation).

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Question 8
4 marks

Explain how a router uses a routing table and destination IP address to forward an incoming packet in a packet-switched network.

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Question 9
4 marks

Cloud computing is a model for providing ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources.
(a) Describe the primary differences between a public cloud and a private cloud.
(b) Explain two benefits for a small business that chooses to use cloud computing rather than maintaining its own physical servers.

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Question 10
4 marks

A user enters a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) into a web browser to access a specific website.
(a) Identify three distinct parts that make up a typical URL.
(b) Describe the role of the Domain Name Service (DNS) in the process of locating a resource on the World Wide Web when a URL is provided.

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