Topic 8- Networks, LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet and Extranet

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Flashcards on Topic 8- Networks, LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet and Extranet, created by NiamhDixon on 03/04/2015.
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With Network computers you can share hardware _____ such as printers and ______ Peripherals Scanners
With Network computers you can access a ______ store of _____. Central Resources
With Network computers you can log onto any ________. Workstation
With Network computers there is a central ______. Backup
With Network computers the ______ of software is _______. Installation Easier
Network computers have stronger ______. Security
Disadvantages of Networks include: 1.V_____ 2.N_____ F______ 3.Slow S______ 4. C___ is H____ 5.E_____ Support R_____ Viruses Network Failure Slow Service Cost is High Expert Support Required
LAN stands for... Local Area Netwrok
WAN stands for ... Wide Area Network
A LAN can be set up between computers that are fairly close, give 3 examples of where a LAN could be set up. School Office Hospital
In a LAN the computers could be joined together by C____ or W_____. Cables Wireless
A WAN is a group of ____ that are connected usually through a T______ system or M_____m. LANs Telephone Modem
By linking LAN's together the network is no longer L______ to one building, it is now spread over a large G______ area which is a WAN. Local Geographical
What is the largest WAN in existence? The Internet
Advantages of the internet: Cheap C_____ V_____ Re_____ I_____ Educational R_____ S____/Receive F____ Online S_______ Cheap Communication Video Research Interactive Educational Resources Send/Receive Files Online Shopping
Disadvantages of the Internet: V_____ O______ Content S_____ Media R_____ H________ Viruses Offensive Content Social Media Risks Hacking
What is a vast collection of devices that are connected to an electronic communication medium that enables them to communicate? The Internet
what is a private extension of the internet confined to an organisation? Intranet
What is a computer network that allows controlled access from the outside for specific business or educational purposes? Extranet
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