Networks Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages of networks
A
Sharing peripherals/files, log on to any device, central backups/downloads, security
2
Q
Disadvantages of networks
A
Cost, expertise, slower service, quicker virus spread, central failures catastrophic
3
Q
What does the TCP/IP protocol do
A
Defines how data is sent across the internet
4
Q
What are the four layers of TCP/IP?
A
Application (encodes/decodes data and sends to Transport layer), Transport (establishes connections between networks), Network (enables packet switching to ensure data is secure), Link (establishes connection between network nodes)
