SLR1.3 types of networks

Question 1

advantages of networking

Answer 1

users can share files
users can share peripherals: printers and connections to other networks on the internet
servers control security
communication with other people

Question 2

LAN

Answer 2

local area network
covers a small geographical area on a single site
all hardware for LAN is owned by the organisation using it

Question 3

WAN

Answer 3

wide area network
covers a large geographical area connecting LANs together
hardware between LANs is not entirely owned by the organisation using it. It is leased from telecommunication companies who own and manage it

Question 4

disadvantages of networking

Answer 4

increases security risks
viruses spread easily between computers
will run slower if there is a lot of data traveling on the network