Question 1: Explain the difference between an EUI and a MAC address, give an example of their practical use.

Question 2: Explain the difference between ICMP and ICMPv6, give some examples of their practical use.

Question 3: Describe the differences between structured and unstructured networks in decentralised P2P networks? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both networks.

Question 4: Explain the advantages of verifying the hash function of the bit torrent peer to peer network.

Question 5: In the client-server paradigm, explain the process of FTP connection control and data transfer

Question 6: Explain the difference between a persistent and non-persistent connections in the client server paradigm.

Rationale:

This assessment consists of three questions assessing a basic understanding of network & data communication models, next generation IP and application layer paradigm. This assessment covers the following learning objectives:

• define and explain various Internet technologies;
• describe and analyse the role and importance of Internet technologies in the modern world; and
• explain how different application layer services such as client-server and peer-to-peer paradigms work in the Internet.