Data is split into packets before it is transmitted across a network.
- (a)The diagram shows a packet with three sections. Complete the diagram by writing the name of each section of the packet. Write an example in each section of what would be stored in that part of the packet. Packet First The first section is called the .................................................................................................................................................................. Example ................................................................................................................................................................................ Second The second section is called the .................................................................................................................................................. Example ................................................................................................................................................................................ Third The third section is called the .................................................................................................................................................... Example ................................................................................................................................................................................[6]
- (b)(i)Explain how data is transmitted in the two given methods of data transmission. Serial full-duplex[4]
- (b)(ii)Parallel half-duplex[4]
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Mark scheme
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- [6] One mark for each correct section
- [6] One mark for each correct example of what it stores
- [6] First section
- [6] Header
- [6] Originators/senders (IP) address
- [6] Destination/receivers (IP) address
- [6] Packet number
- [6] Second section
- [6] Payload
- [6] The data itself
- [6] Third section
- [6] Trailer
- [6] End of packet notification
- [6] Error checking data
- [4] Four from:
- [4] Data is sent one bit at a time
- [4] ... down a single wire
- [4] Data can be sent in both directions
- [4] ... at the same time
- [4] Any Four from:
- [4] Data is sent multiple bits at the same time
- [4] ... down multiple wires
- [4] Data can be sent in both directions
- [4] ... not at the same time
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