H466 - Networking Costs and Benefits

What is one of the advantages of having a network in an organisation?

• Increased individual hardware costs

• The ability to share expensive hardware devices between multiple users

• Reduced need for software updates

• Decreased file security

Which of the following is a disadvantage of setting up a network?

• Reduced need for technical staff

• Extra hardware costs such as cabling and connection devices

• Decreased security risks

• Lower initial investment

What is a benefit of having a multi-user system in a network?

• Increased individual user privacy

• The ability to share files

• Higher costs for software deployment

• Reduced need for centralised backups

Why might an organisation choose to centrally back up files?

• To increase the cost of data storage

• To ensure data is stored in multiple locations

• To simplify the process of data recovery

• To reduce the need for network management

What is a potential disadvantage for individual users in a networked environment?

• Increased personal hardware costs

• The organisation can track what users are doing

• Reduced access to shared resources

• Decreased need for software updates

What is one of the ongoing costs associated with maintaining a network?

• Reduced need for technical staff

• The cost of employing someone to manage the network

• Decreased need for hardware upgrades

• Lower software licensing fees

Which of the following is a security risk associated with networks?

• Increased hardware costs

• Greater security risks

• Reduced need for data encryption

• Lower risk of data breaches

What is a benefit of deploying and upgrading software centrally in a network?

• Increased time for individual updates

• Simplified management and reduced costs

• Decreased control over software versions

• Increased need for individual user intervention

Why might a business invest in a network despite the initial costs?

• To increase the complexity of their IT systems

• Because the benefits of networking outweigh the costs over time

• To reduce the need for technical staff

• To decrease the number of shared resources

What is a key consideration for businesses when deciding to set up a network?

• The immediate reduction in hardware costs

• The potential return on investment

• The decrease in software licensing fees

• The reduction in security risks