ICT

A network is...

• all the hardware for a computer

• two or more devices connected to each other

• devices connected only by cables

An example of an ad hoc network is... Tick all that apply.

• a LAN

• a PAN

• a WAN

• a personal hotspot

Which of these are correct about an ad hoc network?

• They are scalable - more devices can be added at any time.

• They have a very high speed.

• They are flexible. They can be temporarily set up anywhere.

• They are secure

• They require limited set up

Tethering means...

• a smartphone acts as a router for messages, allowing messages to be sent

• a smartphone acts as a WAN, allowing anyone to connect

• a smartphone acts as an access point, allowing other devices to connect to it

PAN stands for...

• Personal Area Network

• Personal Access Network

Bluetooth...

• a long-range (over 10 metres) technology that connects multiple devices

• is a short-range (10 metres or less) technology that connects multiple devices

What are the issues with ad hoc networks? Tick all correct answers.

• Security - open Wi-Fi often do not have encryption so data can be read by others

• Security - open Wi-Fi when encryption exists is not very strong and can be hacked

• Blackspots

• Coverage - Rural locations tend to have poor coverage

• Performance - the network is too old and can't cope with more than 2 devices

What are the uses of cloud storage? Tick all correct answers

• Anyone can access your files, even without you knowing

• Files are downloaded to any device

• Folders can be created to store files

• Files of any type can be uploaded

• Files must all be of the same type to be uploaded to the same folder

Give an example of Cloud storage that can be used when there is no connection to the cloud

• PC hard drive

• Dropbox

• Microsoft utilities

True or false?

Cloud storage is something like Google Drive and cloud computing is something like Google Docs

• True

• False