Comparing Samples

Digital Technologies

Years 7 and 8

Satisfactory

Investigation: Networks

1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies

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    Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network

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    Annotation 1
    Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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

1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
Defines a network and states its purpose

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    Annotation 1
    Defines a network and states its purpose
1 Annotation 1
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)
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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)
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
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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    Annotation 1
    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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    Annotation 2
    Distinguishes clearly between wireless, wired, and copper (telephone network) connections

Below satisfactory

Investigation: Networks

1 Annotation 1
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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    Annotation 2
    Provides a diagram not typical of a LAN topology
1 Annotation 1
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
1 Annotation 1
Outlines the technologies used in general terms 2 Annotation 2
States the role of some protocols

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    Annotation 1
    Outlines the technologies used in general terms
  • 2
    Annotation 2
    States the role of some protocols
1 Annotation 1
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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    Annotation 1
    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

1 Annotation 1
Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Distinguishes each type of network based on the physical aspects of their communication media
1 Annotation 1
Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Identifies correctly the most common type of local area network (LAN), and the technology and devices present
1 Annotation 1
Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Identifies correctly different LAN network topologies
1 Annotation 1
Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Describes the relationship between typical wireless and wired LAN, including technology used
1 Annotation 1
Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Explains the factors affecting the performance of each type of network
1 Annotation 1
States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet

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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    States the importance of an IP address and the protocol used on the internet
1 Annotation 1
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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  • 1
    Annotation 1
    Draws a diagram to show how devices connect in the infrastructure described in the given situation (a typical home wireless local area network layout)