Networks

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What is a network?

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two or more computers linked together

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What is a stand-alone computer?

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a computer that is not connected to a network

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What is a networked computer?

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a computer that is connected to a network

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What does LAN stand for?

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Local Area Network

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What does WAN stand for?

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Wide Area Network

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What is a Local Area Network?

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a group of computers and devices connected in a small area like a room or building

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What is a Local Area Network?

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a group of computers and devices connected in a small area like a room or building

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What is a Wide Area Network?

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a group of computers and devices connected over a large area like towns, cities and countries

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Which of the following is not an advantage of LAN? you can share programs and files, many computers can share one internet access point, many computers can share printers and scanners etc

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the business can share data and information between different locations

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Which of the following is not an advantage of WAN? printers and scanners can be shared in the same room, Employees can send messages between offices around the world, the business can share data and information between different locations, Files can be accessed from any computer on the network

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printers and scanners can be shared in the same room