FIT1050 Sample Exam Responses 

How to interpret the sample responses: Red text provides some information about general answer strategy for the response. Blue text is used for the actual responses. Remember to consider the number of marks allocated for each question Be aware that questions may have multiple correct solutions. These responses are provided examples of acceptable answer formats. 0. The world's first website Look at the screenshot of the world's first website below and think about how the design of web pages has changed since the early 1990s. 1. Considering the types of devices and web browsers used in during the early 1990's, what is one of the benefits of this simple design? (2 marks) This response should show an understanding of the capabilities of older browsers and the features of the design that are beneficial. Limitation: Some early web browsers, such as Line Mode, could not display images or visual formatting. Benefit: The webpage shown in the picture only uses text, making it possible to display the content on a wide variety of different browsers. 2. If you were to redesign this website today for a modern target demographic, what changes would you make to each of the aspects listed below? (4 marks) Use of media Typography design Navigation Page layout design This response needs to cover all 4 points listed in the question. Each needs to show an understanding of how modern webpages are designed. Use of media: Add more visual content. For example, a video that explains the key concepts of how World Wide Web works. Typography design: Use a sans-serif font for a more modern appearance. Navigation: Add a consistent navigation menu to the top of the page and organise links in drop-down menus. Page layout design: Show main options as larger tiles arranged in a grid to make use of the empty space and make items easier to see and click. 1. Understanding URLs Consider the following standard URL format: http://localhost/index.php?view=home 1. Which part of this address could be replaced with an IP address? Rewrite the URL above so that it includes an IPv4 address. (2 marks) This response should show an understanding of URL structure, as well as the correct format of an IPv4 address. Any valid IPv4 address is acceptable. The authority "localhost" can be replaced with an IP address http://127.0.0.1/index.php?view=home 2. Some servers and clients are switching from IPv4 addresses to IPv6 addresses. Why is this necessary? What is the main benefit of IPv4 compared to IPv6? (2 marks) This response should show an understanding of why adoption of IPv6 is necessary, but also why IPv4 is still preferred or more convenient in some situations. Remember that the context of this question is "Understanding URLs" IPv6 has a much