The internet is a global network of networks.
Define the term IP address.
Mark scheme
Award one mark for any of the following up to a maximum of two marks:
- A unique identifier/number (1)
- Given to a device on a network/the internet (1)
- Used to send/receive/route data (to the correct destination) (1)
Allow computer/laptop/phone/printer etc. for device.
Do not accept a website address/domain name.
Do not accept MAC address (this is a hardware identifier set by the manufacturer, not an address given to a device for use on a network).
Do not accept 'an address'/'a location' on its own, without saying that it identifies a device on a network/the internet.
Example answers and how they were marked
A unique number given to a device on the internet so that data can be sent to it.
Why: Unique identifier (1) and given to a device on the internet (1); the third creditworthy point is not needed for full marks.
A unique number.
Why: Gives a unique identifier (1) but does not say what it is given to or what it is used for.
The address of a website, such as google.co.uk.
Why: Describes a domain name/website address, not an IP address; the Do not accept line applies.