Explain the purpose of a router.

A student is using her computer to do her homework.

For each of the statements below, identify the health problem most likely to be associated with the
use of a computer and a possible solution to the problem. Your answers must be different in each
case.

Policing the internet has been discussed for many years.

Describe three reasons why the internet has not yet been policed.6

The cricket club considered other methods of allowing its spectators to comment on the
matches.
Tick the most appropriate method for each of these examples.
Ananya is planning to invite her friends to the local cinema and is going to send them an
email.
Explain why she uses an email group to do this.

Complete each sentence below using the most appropriate item from the list.

(a) A network device which broadcasts data passing through it is called

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(b) A network device that connects a LAN with the internet is called
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(c) A network device that connects a LAN to another LAN using the same protocol is called
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Describe the differences between the internet and an intranet.

A router is used in networks.

Describe how a router routes data packets.
Most data protection acts include the principle that data should be stored securely.
List four other principles of a typical data protection act.
There are several ways in which members of an organisation can organise meetings. These
include video-, audio- or web-conferencing.
(a) An organisation is planning an important meeting with the Directors of the three main offices.
They are going to set up an video-conference.
Describe the process of setting up this type of conference.
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