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A2.1.1 Purpose and Characteristics of Networks

A2.1.2 Purpose, Benefits, and Limitations of Modern Digital Infrastructures

A2.1.3 Function of Network Devices

A2.1.4 Network Protocols Used for Transport and Application

A2.1.5 Function of the TCP/IP Model (HL only)

A2.2.1 Functions and Practical Applications of Network Topologies

A2.2.2 Function of Servers (HL only)

A2.2.3 Compare and Contrast Networking Models

A2.2.4 Concepts and Applications of Network Segmentation

A2.3.1 Different Types of IP Addressing

A2.3.2 Compare Types of Media for Data Transmission

A2.3.3 How Packet Switching is Used to Send Data Across a Network

A2.3.4 How Static Routing and Dynamic Routing Move Data Across Local Area Networks (HL only)

A2.4.1 Effectiveness of Firewalls at Protecting a Network

A2.4.2 Common Network Vulnerabilities (HL only)

A2.4.3 Common Network Countermeasures (HL only)

A2.4.4 Process of Encryption and Digital Certificates

IB Computer Science Topic A2: Networks

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