8 Questions
What is one of the advantages of storing data in a central location?
It makes it easier to maintain regular backups
What is a benefit of sharing hardware devices in a network?
It reduces the cost of hardware
What is an advantage of using a network for document delivery?
It provides a facility to instantly deliver soft copies from one computer to another
What is a type of network card commonly used?
Ethernet Network Card
What is the purpose of a network card?
To attach a computer to a network
What is a benefit of reducing the need for hard copies of documents?
It reduces the need for paper copies of reports
What is a benefit of modifying software/data at a single point?
It brings more efficiency and effectiveness into a working system
What is a benefit of storing applications on a central location?
It eliminates the need for small hard disks in different computers
Study Notes
Advantages of Networking
- Better storage management: store a sharable application on each storage device, rather than having small hard disks in different computers.
- Preserving information: maintaining regular backups is easier when data is stored in a central location, making it easier to find lost information.
Cost-Effective
- Reduced hardware costs: shared hardware devices like modems, printers, scanners, and CD-writers reduce the overall cost of hardware.
Efficiency
- Centralized software management: updates, modifications, and deletions can be done at a single point, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
Redundancy
- Reduced need for hard copies: sharing soft copies of files over the network eliminates the need for paper copies of reports and documents.
Quickest Document Delivery
- Instant document delivery: networking allows for instant delivery of soft copies from one computer to another, anywhere in the world.
Networking Components
- Network Card: a necessary component to physically attach a computer to a network, enabling network communication. (Most motherboards now come with a built-in Network Card.)
- Ethernet Network Card: the most commonly used type of network card.
This quiz covers the benefits of networking, including efficient storage, easier backup and preservation of information, and reduced hardware costs.
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