plumiTypes of network: PAN, LAN and WAN, wired and wireless: AQA GCSE Computer Science questions
Every AQA GCSE Computer Science exam question on 3.5a Types of network: PAN, LAN and WAN, wired and wireless, 2022–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 13 questions on Types of network: PAN, LAN and WAN, wired and wireless, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q19.1 (3 marks): State three disadvantages of using a wireless network when compared to a wired network. [3 marks] 1 2 3
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q19.2 (2 marks): State two advantages of using fibre-optic cable instead of copper cable in a network. [2 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q13.1 (2 marks): Define the term computer network. [2 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q13.2 (6 marks): A school has purchased new computers for students and staff to use. The school is considering installing the computers in a network. Discuss the advantages and
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q13.1 (2 marks): Describe two differences between a PAN and a WAN. [2 marks] Difference 1 Difference 2
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q13.2 (2 marks): Shade two lozenges to show which statements are true about LANs. [2 marks] A LANs always use the Ethernet protocol. B LANs always use wireless technology. C LAN
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q14.1 (1 mark): State one wireless method used to connect devices on a Personal Area Network (PAN). [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q14.2 (2 marks): Describe two differences between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN). [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q14.3 (3 marks): Give three advantages of using a wireless network instead of a wired network. [3 marks] 1 2 3
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q03.1 (2 marks): Some schools allow teachers to access the school network from their home computers. Give one reason why some schools allow this and one reason why some schools
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q03.2 (3 marks): State three advantages of using a computer network. [3 marks]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q03.3 (1 mark): Describe one difference between a PAN and a LAN. [1 mark]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q03.4 (1 mark): Give one example of where a PAN could be used. [1 mark]
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