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Networks

From Paper 1: Principles of computer science
4(a)2 marks
State two differences between a LAN and a WAN.
From Paper 1: Principles of computer science
4(b)2 marks
Give one advantage and one disadvantage of a mesh topology.
From Paper 1: Principles of computer science
4(c)3 marks
Explain how TCP and IP work together to send a file across the internet.
From Paper 1: Principles of computer science
4(d)3 marks
A 40 MB file is downloaded over a connection of 8 megabits per second. Calculate the time taken in seconds. (Use 1 MB = 8 megabits.)
From Paper 1: Principles of computer science
4(e)4 marks
Describe two threats to a network and a method of protection for each.
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Networks Exam Questions: Edexcel GCSE Computer Science | Plasmo