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Digital Technologies
Years 7 and 8
Satisfactory
Investigation: Networks
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Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media
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Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media
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Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present
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Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present
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Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
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Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
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Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used
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Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used
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Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
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Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
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States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet
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States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet
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Draws a diagram to show how devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)
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Draws a diagram to show how devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)
Above satisfactory
Investigation: Networks
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Defines and classifies the types of networks 2 Annotation 2
Summarises concisely some of the technologies used in a network
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Defines and classifies the types of networks -
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Summarises concisely some of the technologies used in a network
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Defines a network and states its purpose
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Defines a network and states its purpose
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Provides a diagram of a network including the types of devices connected to a network and how they might be linked to other devices in a typical local area network (LAN)
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Provides a diagram of a network including the types of devices connected to a network and how they might be linked to other devices in a typical local area network (LAN)
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Provides a diagram that illustrates how devices (tablet, laptop) use wireless communication and connect to a wireless router
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Provides a diagram that illustrates how devices (tablet, laptop) use wireless communication and connect to a wireless router
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Summarises the key advantages and disadvantages of wireless local area networks (WLANs)
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Summarises the key advantages and disadvantages of wireless local area networks (WLANs)
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Provides a diagram that illustrates a simplified version of the structure of a mobile network
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Provides a diagram that illustrates a simplified version of the structure of a mobile network
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Summarises correctly the key differences between how data are transmitted on each type of network
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Summarises correctly the key differences between how data are transmitted on each type of network
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States the factors that can impact the effectiveness of wireless transmission
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States the factors that can impact the effectiveness of wireless transmission
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States correctly the role of transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) on the internet, and provides some examples of the functions it serves
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States correctly the role of transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) on the internet, and provides some examples of the functions it serves
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Draws a diagram including complete detail of all connections and hardware, and their locations in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout) 2 Annotation 2
Distinguishes clearly between wireless, wired, and copper (telephone network) connections
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Draws a diagram including complete detail of all connections and hardware, and their locations in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout) -
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Distinguishes clearly between wireless, wired, and copper (telephone network) connections
Below satisfactory
Investigation: Networks
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Describes a local area network (LAN) correctly, including types of technologies 2 Annotation 2
Provides a diagram not typical of a LAN topology
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Describes a local area network (LAN) correctly, including types of technologies -
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Provides a diagram not typical of a LAN topology
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Describes a wide area network (WAN), including the common technologies used and the role of internet service providers (ISPs) 2 Annotation 2
Provides a diagram that illustrates multiple networks linked together, although not in the way that a WAN would actually connect
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Describes a wide area network (WAN), including the common technologies used and the role of internet service providers (ISPs) -
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Provides a diagram that illustrates multiple networks linked together, although not in the way that a WAN would actually connect
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Outlines the technologies used in general terms 2 Annotation 2
States the role of some protocols
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Outlines the technologies used in general terms -
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States the role of some protocols
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Draws a diagram to show how some devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)
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Draws a diagram to show how some devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)
Satisfactory
Investigation: Networks
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Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media
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Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media
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Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present
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Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present
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Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
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Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
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Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used
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Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used
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Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
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Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
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States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet
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States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet
![](/media/2478/digital-7-8-ws5-at-a1_page_8.jpg)
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Draws a diagram to show how devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)
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Draws a diagram to show how devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)