1 - Networking Technologies

Question 1

What are the benefits of using a LAN?

Answer 1

• File sharing = multiple staff can view and update customer bookings
• File access = Staff can access their work from any computer in the workplace
• Resource sharing = Equipment can be shared, saving money

Question 2

What are the benefits of using a WAN?

Answer 2

• Staff can access their work in more than one branch

- Customers can make further transactions in different shops

Question 3

What is VPN technology?

Answer 3

VPNs create a secure, encrypted connection across the Internet for the transmission of private data. They encrypt data to make it unreadable to users without a key. VPN users can access by signing on to the private network with usernames & passwords.

Question 4

What are the benefits of using a VPN?

Answer 4

• Connect to Internet via private tunnel so activity cannot be monitored by ISP = increases user privacy
• Increases data security
• Direct connection with company’s network