Network Protocols

§3.5.2Foundation and Higher tierAQA GCSE Computer Science (8525)

Network Protocols is one of 4 subtopics in Computer Networks, part of AQA GCSE Computer Science (specification §3.5.2). Examiners can ask about 2 named concepts here, from What is a Protocol? to TCP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP. Inside the app, this subtopic can be practised directly: exam-format questions, AI-marked against the official mark scheme.

Concepts you need to know

The named concepts the 8525 specification examines in this subtopic. The full what-to-know, how-to-get-top-marks and examiner-expectations breakdown for each lives inside the app.

What is a Protocol?TCP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, IMAP

Other subtopics in Computer Networks

Network Types Network Security The TCP/IP Model

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