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Parsons Problems

Arrange the steps in the correct order

How to Solve These Problems

Drag and drop the steps to put them in the correct order. Each problem describes a network process - your task is to sequence the steps correctly.

Problem 1: DNS Lookup Process

Arrange these steps to show how a web browser finds a website's IP address.

DNS server returns the IP address to the browser
User types a URL into the browser
Browser connects to web server using the IP address
DNS server looks up the IP address for the domain name
Browser sends a query to the DNS server

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 2: Sending an Email (Client-Server)

Arrange these steps to show how an email is sent using client-server architecture.

The email client sends the email to the mail server
Recipient's email client downloads the email from their server
User composes an email in their email client
Mail server forwards the email to recipient's mail server
User clicks the Send button

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 3: Data Through a Switch

Arrange these steps to show how a switch forwards data to the correct device.

Switch receives the data packet on one of its ports
Switch forwards the packet to the correct port
Computer A sends data to Computer B
Destination computer receives the data
Switch reads the destination MAC address and checks its table

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 4: Connecting to a WiFi Network

Arrange these steps to show how a device connects to a wireless network.

Device receives an IP address and can access the network
Device's NIC detects available wireless networks
WAP authenticates the device and grants access
User enables WiFi on their device
User selects network name and enters the password

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 5: Router Forwarding Between Networks

Arrange these steps to show how a router forwards data between different networks.

Router forwards packet out of the appropriate interface
Router receives the packet from the source network
Computer on Network A sends data to computer on Network B
Destination computer on Network B receives the data
Router reads destination IP and consults routing table

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 6: Setting Up a Small Office LAN

Arrange these steps in a logical order to set up a local area network.

Connect all devices to the switch using cables
Install a network switch as the central connection point
Test connectivity between devices
Ensure each device has a NIC installed
Plan the network layout and topology (star)
Configure IP addresses for each device

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 7: Saving a File to the Cloud

Arrange these steps to show how a document is saved to cloud storage.

Cloud server stores the file in its data centre
User clicks Save or changes are auto-saved
Cloud confirms the file is safely stored
User creates or edits a document in a cloud application
File data is transmitted over the internet to cloud servers
File is now accessible from any device with internet access

Drop steps here in order:

Problem 8: Mesh Network Handling a Failed Link

Arrange these steps to show how a mesh network responds when a connection fails.

Network continues operating with no service disruption
Network detects the failed link
Data is being sent between two devices via a direct link
Routing protocol finds alternative path through other nodes
The direct link between the devices fails

Drop steps here in order:

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