Networks: Advantages and Disadvantages

What is a network?

• Two or more computers connected

• A single computer

• A device not connected to any other device

• A standalone device

What is a stand-alone device?

• A device connected to a network

• A device not connected to a network

• A device with multiple connections

• A device used for file sharing

Which of the following is an advantage of using networks?

• File sharing

• Increased cost

• Spread of malware

• Hacking

What is one of the benefits of hardware sharing in networks?

• Users can share hardware like printers

• Users can share software

• Users can share personal data

• Users can share internet connections

How can users communicate over a network?

• Via email, chat, or video

• Via postal mail

• Via telepathy

• Via physical meetings

What is "roaming access" in a network?

• Users can sign in to any computer on the network and access their files

• Users can access the network from any location worldwide

• Users can roam physically within the network area

• Users can access files without signing in

What is centralised maintenance in a network?

• Network managers can apply software updates across a network to all clients at once.

• Users must update their own software

• Software updates are not required

• Each user applies updates individually

What is centralised security in a network?

• Anti-virus software and firewalls can be installed across a network to all users at once

• Each user must install their own security software

• Security is not required in a network

• Users can choose their own security measures

What is user monitoring in a network?

• Network managers can monitor what users do on a network

• Users can monitor each other

• Monitoring is not allowed

• Users can monitor network managers

What is a disadvantage of networks related to management?

• Networks require management by technical staff, this is an extra cost

• Networks manage themselves

• No management is required

• Users manage the network individually