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GCSE Computer Science · key term
A standard for wired network connections, commonly used to connect computers and other devices using cables.
Used by OCR
Paper 1
Revise: Modes of ConnectionFor this topic, the wired connection to recognise is Ethernet, and the wireless connections are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Each suits different needs: a desktop computer that stays on a desk, a tablet carried around a shop and a wireless headset do not necessarily need the same type of connection.
Link each recommendation to a detail in the scenario: for example, Ethernet suits a fixed workstation because it does not need to move and benefits from a reliable connection.
For a comparison, discuss the same feature on both sides: Ethernet restricts movement because of its cable, whereas Wi-Fi allows movement within signal range.
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