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WorksheetsNetworks: Advantages and Disadvantages
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
How can malware spread in a network?
Viruses and other forms of malware can easily spread across a network with weak security
Malware cannot spread in a network
Malware spreads only through physical contact
Malware spreads through postal mail
What is a risk of hacking in a network?
Data may be accessed without the device owner's permission
Hacking is not possible in a network
Hacking only affects standalone devices
Hacking improves network security
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a network?
Increased risk of unauthorized access
Easy hardware sharing
Centralized updates
File sharing
What is the main purpose of a network server?
To provide files and services to clients
To monitor user activity only
To connect to the internet
To print documents
Which of the following best describes network scalability?
The ability to add more devices/clients to a network
The ability to prevent malware
The ability to print from any device
The ability to monitor users
