Networks
Networks[1]
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- 3.1.1 Identify different types of networks. Level: 2
- 3.1.2 Outline the importance of standards in the construction of networks. Level: 2
- 3.1.3 Describe how communication over networks is broken down into different layers. Level: 2
- 3.1.4 Identify the technologies required to provide a VPN. Level: 2
- 3.1.5 Evaluate the use of a VPN. Level: 3
- 3.1.6 Define the terms: protocol, data packet. Level: 1
- 3.1.7 Explain why protocols are necessary. Level: 3
- 3.1.8 Explain why the speed of data transmission across a network can vary. Level: 3
- 3.1.9 Explain why compression of data is often necessary when transmitting across a network. Level: 3
- 3.1.10 Outline the characteristics of different transmission media. Level: 2
- 3.1.11 Explain how data is transmitted by packet switching. Level: 3
- 3.1.12 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks. Level: 2
- 3.1.13 Describe the hardware and software components of a wireless network. Level: 2
- 3.1.14 Describe the characteristics of wireless networks. Level: 2
- 3.1.15 Describe the different methods of network security. Level: 2
- 3.1.16 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each method of network security. Level: 3