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O-LevelComputer ScienceData Transmission2210/13 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q314 Marks

Data is split into packets before it is transmitted across a network.

  1. (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]
  2. (b)(i)Explain how data is transmitted in the two given methods of data transmission. Serial full-duplex[4]
  3. (b)(ii)Parallel half-duplex[4]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [6] One mark for each correct section
  2. [6] One mark for each correct example of what it stores
  3. [6] First section
  4. [6] Header
  5. [6] Originators/senders (IP) address
  6. [6] Destination/receivers (IP) address
  7. [6] Packet number
  8. [6] Second section
  9. [6] Payload
  10. [6] The data itself
  11. [6] Third section
  12. [6] Trailer
  13. [6] End of packet notification
  14. [6] Error checking data
  15. [4] Four from:
  16. [4] Data is sent one bit at a time
  17. [4] ... down a single wire
  18. [4] Data can be sent in both directions
  19. [4] ... at the same time
  20. [4] Any Four from:
  21. [4] Data is sent multiple bits at the same time
  22. [4] ... down multiple wires
  23. [4] Data can be sent in both directions
  24. [4] ... not at the same time

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Topic
Data Transmission, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 14 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 3, question 3.

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