Networks

Question 1

Nodes

Answer 1

Devices attached to the network

Question 2

Computer networks

Answer 2

Connections between nodes that allow data to be exchanged

Question 3

LAN

Answer 3

connects computers that are close to each other.

e.g. house, school

Question 4

WAN

Answer 4

network over a broader area. Can bee made up of individual LANs.
e.g. Internet

Question 5

Adv - Networking a standalone computer

Answer 5

• Workstation computers can share files/data with other computers on the network
• share devices such as a printer
• data is stored/backed up on a server. can be accessed by other workstations on the network

Question 6

Disadv - Networking a standalone computer

Answer 6

• More susceptible to security issues - viruses can spread and computer systems can be hacked
• expensive hardware
• may need specialist technicians for maintenance