4c Computer networks at home and work

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A level, A2 IT (Chapter 4) Mind Map on 4c Computer networks at home and work, created by Gladys Mba on 09/03/2017.
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4c Computer networks at home and work
  1. Advantages
    1. At work
      1. O- Share files
        1. O- Security updates received by internet
          1. O- Make backups, deploy software, set up antivirus centrally
            1. O- limits on how much each employee can print
            2. At home
              1. O- Shared pictures and videos to all devices
              2. O- Can share one high quality peripheral such as a printer, rather than buying many low quality peripherals for each device
                1. O- Can share internet connection
                  1. O- Superiors/ parents can monitor what others are doing
                    1. O- If sharing house, they can pay for internet and spilt the cost
                    2. Disadvantages
                      1. At work
                        1. X- May use network to chat for social reasons
                          1. X- Confidential files may be viewed by unauthorised people
                            1. X- Computers connected to printers must always be on for others to access the printer
                              1. X- needs extensive amount of cabling
                                1. X- Requires specialist technical staff to maintain network
                                  1. X- Need large no. of hot spots to cover a large building
                                    1. X- server failure can affect productivity or all the business
                                    2. At home
                                      1. X- Less family interaction due to too much time on computers.
                                      2. X- Access to internet may expose kids/ employees to unwanted material
                                        1. X- Wireless network can be accessed by people on the street if not set up correctly
                                          1. X- Difficult to install cable for network throughout building
                                            1. X- If sharing peripherals, there may be arguments on who printed what and who should buy replacement, paper and cartridges
                                              1. X- May not be allowed to install cable in rented house
                                                1. X- May not be enough ports on router/ switch for all people
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