Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 3 - No. 4)
What is the purpose of the 'IP address' in a network?
To uniquely identify a device on a network.
To protect the network from unauthorized access.
To encrypt data transmitted over the network.
To determine the speed of data transfer.
Explanation
An IP address uniquely identifies devices on a network, enabling them to communicate.