| ID | Skill_name | RAG |
|---|
| 3.5 | Computer Networks | |
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| 3.5.1 | Fundamentals of computer networks | |
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| R63 |
I can define what a computer network is | |
| R63 |
I can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer networks | |
| R64 |
I can describe what a LAN is | |
| R64 |
I can describe what a WAN is | |
| R64 |
I can describe what a PAN is | |
| R64 |
I can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks as opposed to wired networks | |
| R65 |
I can describe the star network topology | |
| R65 |
I can describe the bus network topology | |
| R66 |
I can understand the purpose of network hardware like servers and routers cards and cables | |
| R67 |
I can define the term ‘network protocol’ | |
| R67 |
I can explain the purpose and use of common network protocols Ethernet and Wi-Fi | |
| R67 |
I can explain the purpose and use of common network protocols UDP and IP | |
| R67 |
I can explain the purpose and use of common network protocols HTTP,HTTPS and FTP | |
| R67 |
I can explain the purpose and use of email protocols SMTP and IMAP | |
| R68 |
I can understand the need for, and importance of, network security. | |
| R68 |
I can explain the network security methods: authentication, encryption, firewall, MAC address filtering | |
| R69 |
I can describe the 4 layers of the TCP/IP model: application layer, transport layer, internet layer, link layer | |
| R69 |
I can understand that the HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP and FTP protocols operate at the application layer. | |
| R69 |
I can understand that the TCP and UDP protocols operate at the transport layer. | |
| R69 |
I can understand that the IP protocol operates at the internet layer | |