SLR3 - Computer Networks, Protocols and Layers

Question 1

What is a Network?

Answer 1

Two or more devices connected together, sharing resources, hardware, etc.

Question 2

What are the advantages of Networking?

Answer 2

• Users can share files
• Users can share peripherals: printers and connections to other networks, eg. The Internet.
• Users can access their files from any computer on the network.
• Servers can control security, software updates and backup of data.
• Communication with other people, eg. email and social Networking.

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of Networking?

Answer 3

• Increased security risk to data
• Malware and viruses spread very easily between computers
• If a server fails, the computers connected to it may not work.
• The computer may run slower if there is a lot of data travelling on The Network.