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Communication & Networking - Advantages of Networking

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not an advantage of networking?
a)
Security from viruses and unauthorised access.
b)
Ability to share files and printers
c)
Ability to move the same user account between different computers
d)
Obtaining site license software at reduced cost compared to buying multiple copies.
2.
The following is needed to get on the Internet:
a)
Networking of computers.
b)
A modem for every computer.
c)
Administrative accounts.
d)
Large storage capacity.
3.
Collaborative working is very popular today and is made possible by networking.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Upgrading software is easier to do over the network.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
When a computing task would take too long for any one computer to do, the use of networking will allow the use of:
a)
Distributed processing.
b)
To replace computers as they break down under load.
c)
Will speed up Internet access.
6.
The following activity is made possible by networking:
a)
All of these
b)
Remote troubleshooting of computer problems by techsupport.
c)
Cloud storage.
d)
Internet browsing and email.
7.
Networking allows easier sharing of peripherals.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
The cost of networking has been going down over the last few decades.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Networking standards don't change fast enough to keep up with developments in wireless and CPU technology.
a)
False
b)
True
10.
Wireless network is starting to overtake wired networking as a preferred connection type.
a)
True
b)
False