OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT
Unit 4: Computer Networks
Assignment Brief
Assignment
4.1: Computer Networks
title
Assessor
Date issued
Final deadline
Qualification
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT (Infrastructure Technician)
suite covered
Units covered Unit 4: Computer Networks
Learning aims
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the Concept of Networks
covered
Scenario You have applied to ComUnion, who have advertised for a Junior Network Technician, and have
asked you to produce a report/presentation as part of the interview process.
Pass Merit Distinction
P1:
Explain how network addressing is
used. M1: D1:
Compare and contrast the OSI and Discuss the role of TCP/IP in
P2: TCP/IP networking models. networks.
Explain security considerations for
computer networks.
Task 1 A Network (PowerPoint Presentation)
Produce a PowerPoint which must include all of the listed devices and methods below, that will
aide in the explanation of how networks infrastructure is setup and how network addressing is
utilised by a network.
1 Network interfaces - (Describe the various ways to connect to a network)
2 Network types, i.e.: - (Describe the basic forms a network can be connected)
• local area network (LAN)
• wireless local area network (WLAN)
• wide area network (WAN)
3 Network components, i.e.: (Describe the basic devices that can be connected to a network)
• servers
• workstations
• other hosts (e.g. printer, scanner)
• wireless access point
• hubs
• routers
4 Network topologies (layout) (e.g. bus, wireless, segments, backbones) (Describe the various
ways a network can be connected)
5 IP versions (e.g. IPv4, IPv6) (Describe and explain the different types of address systems used)
6 Network data units, i.e.: (Describe how data is organized and send)
• Ethernet frames
• IP packets
• TCP packets
7 Network virtualisation, i.e.: (Describe what network virtualization is and how it is used)
• concept overview
1
Unit 4: Computer Networks
Assignment Brief
Assignment
4.1: Computer Networks
title
Assessor
Date issued
Final deadline
Qualification
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT (Infrastructure Technician)
suite covered
Units covered Unit 4: Computer Networks
Learning aims
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the Concept of Networks
covered
Scenario You have applied to ComUnion, who have advertised for a Junior Network Technician, and have
asked you to produce a report/presentation as part of the interview process.
Pass Merit Distinction
P1:
Explain how network addressing is
used. M1: D1:
Compare and contrast the OSI and Discuss the role of TCP/IP in
P2: TCP/IP networking models. networks.
Explain security considerations for
computer networks.
Task 1 A Network (PowerPoint Presentation)
Produce a PowerPoint which must include all of the listed devices and methods below, that will
aide in the explanation of how networks infrastructure is setup and how network addressing is
utilised by a network.
1 Network interfaces - (Describe the various ways to connect to a network)
2 Network types, i.e.: - (Describe the basic forms a network can be connected)
• local area network (LAN)
• wireless local area network (WLAN)
• wide area network (WAN)
3 Network components, i.e.: (Describe the basic devices that can be connected to a network)
• servers
• workstations
• other hosts (e.g. printer, scanner)
• wireless access point
• hubs
• routers
4 Network topologies (layout) (e.g. bus, wireless, segments, backbones) (Describe the various
ways a network can be connected)
5 IP versions (e.g. IPv4, IPv6) (Describe and explain the different types of address systems used)
6 Network data units, i.e.: (Describe how data is organized and send)
• Ethernet frames
• IP packets
• TCP packets
7 Network virtualisation, i.e.: (Describe what network virtualization is and how it is used)
• concept overview
1
