Exam 1: Hardware Identifier
Identify the device that connects a local area network to a wide area network.
Router
Directs data packets between networks.
Switch
Directs data inside a single network.
Exam 2: The Switch vs Router Trap
Explain the primary difference between a Switch and a Router. [2 Marks]
⚠️ The Trap
"A Switch is for connecting computers and a Router is for Wi-Fi."
✅ The Mark Scheme
1. A Switch connects devices within a single network.
2. A Router connects two different networks together.
Exam 3: Component Role
Match the component to its technical role.
| WAP | Allows wireless devices to join a wired network. |
| NIC | A hardware component that provides a physical connection. |
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