Computer Network (Part 1)

What is a computer network?

• a blue net you take to work

• a job where you make fishing nets

• 1 computer not connected to anything

• 2 or more computers connected together

What do networks allow you to share?

• information

• dinner

• cars

• desks

A network can be a small collection of computers connected within a building or it can be a wide collection of computers connected around the world.

• True

• False

Advantages of the network ?

• Expensive Hardware

• Specialist staff required

• Communication

• Hacking

Disadvantages of networks ?

• Share files

• Viruses

• Share Internet

• Roaming

Select ALL the situations below where a network has been created...

• 2 PCs connected together to share a printer.

• 2 Nintendo DS connected together to trade Pokemon.

• Wired Headphones connected to a Laptop.

• 145 PCs, Notebooks and laptops connected together across a university campus

Select ALL the Advantages of Networking Computer Devices Together.

• Share Software across computer devices

• Files can be easily shared between computer devices

• Files can be backed up to a central server

• Communication can take place between networked devices (email/VOIP)

Select ALL the Advantages of Networking Computer Devices Together.

• Share Hardware (Printers / Scanners) across computer devices

• Files can be easily shared between computer devices

• Cabling can be expensive

• Communication can take place between networked devices (email/VOIP)

Select ONLY the disadvantages of networking computer devices....

• Cabling can be expensive

• Management can be complicated in a large network

• Risk of being hacked

• NO Risk of Malware being spread across the network

Select ONLY the disadvantages of networking computer devices....

• Cabling can be cheap

• Management of network is simple

• Network Manager and network cost can be expensive

• Malware can spread throughout the network