Network for a Purpose: Adv Vs. Disadv

What is one cost-saving advantage of using a network?

• Each user must buy their own printer

• Each user must buy their own storage device

• Users can share a printer, reducing costs

• Users must have separate internet connections

How does a network help in managing files?

• Files are stored in different locations, making them harder to find

• Files can only be saved on individual computers

• Files can be saved to a server, making access and backups easier

• Each user must keep their own backup copies

How does a network help in sharing information?

• Users must use USB drives to share files

• Users can share files directly from their computers, saving time and money

• Information can only be shared using emails

• Only one user at a time can access shared files

How does a network save space?

• By reducing the need for personal printers and storage devices

• By allowing multiple users to store data in separate locations

• By requiring each user to have a personal backup device

• By increasing the number of required devices

How does a network help with Internet access?

• Each user must purchase a separate Internet subscription

• Users must connect their computers separately to the Internet

• The Internet can only be accessed on one device at a time

• One Internet subscription can be shared across all computers

Why is using a network beneficial for printing?

• Every user has to buy the same printer model

• Users cannot choose which printer to use

• Users can share different types of printers

• Only one printer can be used in the network

How does a network improve data security?

• Files stored on a server can be backed up regularly

• Data can only be stored on individual computers

• There is no way to back up shared files

• Users must back up data on USB drives manually

What is a financial benefit of networking computers?

• It increases the cost of Internet access

• Users must buy more hardware for networking

• Networking does not affect costs

• It saves money by allowing shared resources

How does networking benefit communication?

• Users must rely on external hard drives to share data

• Users can share files instantly across the network

• Users must print documents to share information

• Communication is slower with a network

How does networking help in backing up files?

• The server can store and back up files for all users

• Each user must back up their files individually

• Backing up is not necessary in a network

• Files cannot be backed up in a network