Networks 1

A network is a group or system of ______________ things or people

• related

• interested

• interconnected

• remote

The internet is a global _______ of computers

A protocol is a set of

• rules

• guides

• answers

• instructions

The internet is an example of a ____ area network

Which of these are benefits of a computer network (tick all that apply)

• File sharing

• Hardware sharing

• Password sharing

• Location sharing

roaming access means users can sign in to any computer on the _______ and be able to access their files

A school is likely to have a _______ area network

How would a company connect LAN's in different locations

• Wide Area Connection

• Wide Arc Network

• World Area Network

• Wide Area Network

Which of these are advantages of a computer network (tick all that apply)

• network managers can apply software updates across a network, on behalf of users

• once a device is connected to another device, it is possible that data may be accessed without the device owner's permission

• protection can be implemented across a network, helping to protect user files from risks

• network managers can monitor what users do

• different users can be given different access rights

Which of these are disadvantages of a computer network (tick all that apply)

• additional equipment is needed to connect computers

• once a device is connected to another device, it is possible that data may be accessed without the device owner's permission

• networks require management by specialist staff

• network managers can monitor what users do

• viruses and other forms of malware can easily spread across an improperly secured network