Worksheet No 5 - Data Packet and Packet switching
Worksheet No 5 - Data Packet and Packet switching
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b) Data packets contain a header. Name three components that you would expect to find in a
header. [3]
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c) Data packets also have a payload and a trailer. Explain these two terms. [4]
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Q: 2 i) Using the below diagram, explain how packet switching works when sending a 500 KiB file
from computer 'A' to computer 'B'. [4]
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ii) Using the diagram, explain why data packets need to be reassembled at computer 'B'. [2]
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c) Data packets can get lost due to 'bouncing' around from router to router and never reaching their
destination. Explain the problems caused by data packets 'bouncing'. [2]
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d) Packet switching is used to send packets of data over a network. Give two benefits and two
drawbacks of using packet switching. [4]
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