Networks 1.1

What is a network?

• Two or more computing devices connected together to facilitate the sharing of information

• One computing device not connected to any other device

• One or more computing devices connected together to facilitate the sharing of information

What is the minimal number of computing devices required for a network?

• One computing device is required

• Two computing devices are required

• Five computing devices are required

Name some computing devices that can be connected to networks.

• Desktop computer

• Laptop computer

• Mobile phone

• Tablet

• Digital camera

Some of the networks disadvantages are ...

• Networks can be expensive and difficult to setup and maintain

• Peripherals can be shared between devices connected to a network

• Malware can spread throughout a network

• Devices connected to a network are able to receive software updates

• If resources are stored remotely on a network and that network fails, the resources stored on the network will become unavailable

Tick the advantages of networks

• Peripherals can be shared between devices connected to a network

• Devices connected to a network are able to communicate with each other, allowing file sharing, collaborative working and central backups

• Devices connected to a network are able to receive software updates

• Malware can spread throughout a network

• Some networks allow users to have roaming profiles