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Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science

14Communication and internet technologies

Communication and internet technologies in Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Application-layer protocols: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP and BitTorrent

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  • The OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol stack

    55 min

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  • Circuit switching and packet switching

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Communication and internet technologies: sample question

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What is the main difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

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