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TECHNICALS

OCR LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN

IT
COMPUTER NETWORKS
R/601/7320 LEVEL 3 UNIT 7 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 60 UNIT CREDIT VALUE: 10

COMPUTER NETWORKS
R/601/7320 LEVEL 3 UNIT 7

AIM OF THE UNIT
This unit aims to give the learners an understanding of the key components, the network protocols and the services provided by network systems. Learners will develop skills required to ensure network security, gain an understanding to the functions of hardware and software components, the purpose, connections and connection devices and why network security is important. Networks are used not only in large organisations but in small businesses and homes. Learners will understand the types of network and the principles across LAN and WANs. They will understand the options for wired and wireless networks and the and appreciate the benefits and risks to businesses of a network.

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Computer Networks Level 3 Unit 7

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING CRITERIA

Learning Outcome (LO)

Pass
The assessment criteria are the pass requirements for this unit.

Merit
To achieve a merit the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:

Distinction
To achieve a distinction the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:

The learner will: 1 Know types of network systems and protocols

The learner can: P1 describe the types of networks available and how they relate to particular network standards and protocols P2 describe why different network standards and protocols are necessary M1 compare and contrast different network standards and protocols

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Understand the key components used in networking

M2 compare the different P3 explain the key options for the key components required components for an for client