ICT Networks revision questions

What is the operation and purpose of a router?

What are the common network devices mentioned in the text?

Explain the uses of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. What are the similarities and differences between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

What are the characteristics, uses, and issues related to cloud computing mentioned in the text?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud storage compared to other methods.

What are the characteristics, uses, and purposes of an extranet, intranet, and the internet? Mention the differences and similarities between them.

Explain the characteristics, uses, and purposes of a Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN). What are the differences between these networks?

What are the security issues regarding data transfer mentioned in the text? Provide notes and guidance on the privacy and confidentiality of data transfer.

Explain the differences between strong and weak passwords. Mention other authentication methods including zero login, biometric methods, magnetic stripes, smart cards, physical tokens, and electronic tokens.

What is the operation of removing/quarantining viruses using up-to-date software? How can scanning the storage media used to transfer data and scanning the data/software when downloading help in preventing malware?