CS4 Networks, connections and protocols personal learning checklist
OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 · Paper 1 · Specification 1.3
Support your confidence with explanations, workings, diagrams and tested code. Quick checks do not assess a complete program or evaluation.
Name ____________________ Class __________ Date __________
Tick one box per statement. Red: need help. Amber: partly confident. Green: can do independently.
| I can | Red | Amber | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networks and hardware | |||
| Distinguish LANs and WANs and evaluate network performance factors. | |||
| Compare client-server and peer-to-peer roles and suitability. | |||
| Explain the NIC, switch, router, access point and transmission media. | |||
| Draw and evaluate star and mesh topologies for a scenario. | |||
| Internet services | |||
| Distinguish the internet and web and explain server and client roles. | |||
| Explain DNS resolution and the role of website hosting. | |||
| Evaluate remote storage, software and processing through the cloud. | |||
| Connections and rules | |||
| Compare Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for specific connections. | |||
| Explain encryption and distinguish IP from MAC addressing. | |||
| Explain standards, protocol purposes and the roles of TCP and IP. | |||
| Compare HTTP and HTTPS and explain FTP and email protocol purposes. | |||
| Explain protocol layering and its development and troubleshooting benefits. | |||
Next revision priority: __________________________________________________