Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ0.6 |
Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
Command term | Identify | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Identify two characteristics of a data packet.
Markscheme
It contains a set amount of data;
It contains a fixed structure (or identify elements of the structure other than data);
It contains data that is to be sent via a communications channel;
It contains specific details for transmission e.g. address of sender and receiver, error codes etc.;
Award 2 marks if two of the contents of a packet are given and expanded.
Examiners report
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