Network Connections and Protocols (paper 1)

Question 1

What is a network ?

Answer 1

A network is more than one computer system connected together allowing for communication and sharing of resources.

Question 2

What are the advantages of networks?

Answer 2

file sharing - users can share files with other users​

hardware sharing - users can share hardware, such as a printer​

communication - users can communicate via email, chat, or by video​

roaming access - users can sign in to any computer on the network and be able to access their files​

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of networks?

Answer 3

cost - additional equipment is needed to allow computers to communicate​

management - networks require management by technical staff such as a network manager​

spread of - viruses and other forms of malware can easily spread across an improperly secured network​

• once a device is connected to another device, it is possible that data may be accessed without the device owner’s permission​