CIE Communication and internet AS level

Two or more computers connected for the purpose of routing, managing, and storing data

(a)  

All are advantages of a network except:

• Sharing of hardware and software, data or information

• Saves time to share data

• Setup is cheap

• Easier Communication

This type of network is limited to a small geographic area

(a)  

This network model allows all each computer or device to be directly connected to each other

(a)  

A high powered computer that can act as a central storage location and processor on a network

(a)  

Select the types of servers

• Database Server

• Mail Server

• Application server

• Coding server

An example of a client software is

• Database

• Internet

• Web browser

• printers

This refers to the structure or layout of a network

(a)  

This topology integrates two or more topologies

• Mesh

• Hybrid

• Ring

• Star

All are activities performed by a client except

• Request and receive service from a central server

• Grant requests

• Display results from a server

• Allows a computer user to request services