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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Midterm evaluation

IT303 · Networks — Midterm

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This week’s topics

Midterm evaluation

  1. Midterm assessment of the criteria taught so far
  2. Individual feedback and targets

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Explain a computer network.
  • 1.2 Differentiate between ‘client computers’ and ‘peer computers’ from network services perspective.
  • 1.3 Describe local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
  • 1.4 Describe the benefits and constraints of different network topologies.
  • 2.1 Explain how hardware, software and addressing combine to support network communications.
  • 2.2 Describe potential issues with computer networks.
  • 2.3 Explain the steps required to set up and test a simple local area network.

Activity

Midterm assessment task and individual feedback.

Study materials

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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Week 2: Network Models and Architecture
  • Week 3: Network Geographical Classifications
  • Week 4: Network Topologies
  • Week 5: Network Communication and Addressing
  • Week 6: LAN and WAN Services Evaluation
  • Week 7: Network Performance and Common Issues
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: LAN Implementation and Diagnostics
  • Week 10: Network Security Threats and Mitigation
  • Week 11: Configuring Security on a LAN
  • Week 12: Applying Networks in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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