Every device connected to the internet has an IP address.
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/address/number (1)
- Given to/identifies a device/computer on a network/the internet (1)
- Used to route/send data (packets) to the correct destination (1)
- Assigned to a device when it connects to a network/the internet (1)
Allow 'number' for 'identifier/address/number' when the answer also says it is given to/identifies a device on a network.
Do not accept a domain name/web address (e.g. bbc.co.uk) or a MAC address.
Example answers and how they were marked
Full marks2/2
A unique number given to a device on a network.
Why: Unique number/address (1) and given to a device on a network (1).
Some marks1/2
A unique number.
Why: Unique number/address only (1); it does not say it is given to/identifies a device on a network.
No marks0/2
The name of a website, such as bbc.co.uk.
Why: Gives a domain name, which the mark scheme says not to accept (0).