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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will introduce the idea that parts of a computer system are not always in the same place or country. Instead, those parts of a system must transfer information using the internet. We will also gain an awareness of IP addresses and the rules (protocols) that computers have for communicating with one another.
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3 Questions
Q1.Messages are sent using an agreed protocol so the receiver can understand the message.
Messages are sent using an agreed protocol so the receiver can understand the message.
False
Q2.What does every computer on the internet have that is unique?
What does every computer on the internet have that is unique?
A packet
A protocol
A router
Q3.Why are messages transferred in packets?
Why are messages transferred in packets?
So they know where to go
To keep them secure
3 Questions
Q1.Messages are sent using an agreed protocol so the receiver can understand the message.
Messages are sent using an agreed protocol so the receiver can understand the message.
False
Q2.What does every computer on the internet have that is unique?
What does every computer on the internet have that is unique?
A packet
A protocol
A router
Q3.Why are messages transferred in packets?
Why are messages transferred in packets?
So they know where to go
To keep them secure