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The Internet: AQA A‑Level Computer Science questions

Every AQA A-Level Computer Science exam question on 4.9.3 The Internet, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 01: Anti-virus software and user training are measures that can be used to reduce the threat posed by viruses. Describe four other measures that can be used to redu

  2. Q07.1

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 07.1: State the protocol and domain name used in the URL in Figure 4. [1 mark] Protocol Domain name

  3. Q07.2

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 07.2: Describe how domain names are organised. [2 marks]

  4. Q07.3

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 07.3: Explain the service provided by Internet registries and why they are needed. [2 marks]

  5. Q02.1

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 02.1: Name two fields typically included in a packet which are not shown in Figure 2. [2 marks] Field 1 Field 2

  6. Q02.3

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 02.3: Packets of data are transmitted using packet switching. Describe the role of a router in packet switching. [2 marks]

  7. Q11.2

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 11.2: Whilst being transported across the Internet, the email data passes through a number of routers and one gateway. Describe the additional functionality of a gate

  8. Q11.5

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    6 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 11.5: The email message needs to be sent securely as it contains confidential information. The message will be encrypted using asymmetric encryption. To enable Comput

  9. Q08.3

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    3 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 08.3: When a person in the house uses the network to load a webpage it is likely that the Domain Name Server (DNS) system will be used. Describe the main purpose of t

  10. Q05.3

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.9.3 The Internet
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 05.3: In addition to routing, Router A3 also acts as a firewall to protect the computers on the LAN in the UK. Explain four different ways that a firewall can protect

  11. Q05.4

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    12 marks4.9.4 TCP/IP4.9.3 The Internet
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 05.4: A packet of data is to be transmitted across the Internet from Computer A in the UK to Computer B in Belgium. A checksum will be used to attempt to detect if an
All 11 questions on The Internet, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Anti-virus software and user training are measures that can be used to reduce the threat posed by viruses. Describe four other measures that can be used to redu
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q07.1 (1 mark): State the protocol and domain name used in the URL in Figure 4. [1 mark] Protocol Domain name
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q07.2 (2 marks): Describe how domain names are organised. [2 marks]
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q07.3 (2 marks): Explain the service provided by Internet registries and why they are needed. [2 marks]
  5. June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.1 (2 marks): Name two fields typically included in a packet which are not shown in Figure 2. [2 marks] Field 1 Field 2
  6. June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.3 (2 marks): Packets of data are transmitted using packet switching. Describe the role of a router in packet switching. [2 marks]
  7. June 2023, Paper 2, Q11.2 (1 mark): Whilst being transported across the Internet, the email data passes through a number of routers and one gateway. Describe the additional functionality of a gate
  8. June 2023, Paper 2, Q11.5 (6 marks): The email message needs to be sent securely as it contains confidential information. The message will be encrypted using asymmetric encryption. To enable Comput
  9. June 2022, Paper 2, Q08.3 (3 marks): When a person in the house uses the network to load a webpage it is likely that the Domain Name Server (DNS) system will be used. Describe the main purpose of t
  10. November 2020, Paper 2, Q05.3 (4 marks): In addition to routing, Router A3 also acts as a firewall to protect the computers on the LAN in the UK. Explain four different ways that a firewall can protect
  11. November 2020, Paper 2, Q05.4 (12 marks): A packet of data is to be transmitted across the Internet from Computer A in the UK to Computer B in Belgium. A checksum will be used to attempt to detect if an

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