1. Give two benefits of using a LAN
It is high speed and very secure
2. Give one difference between a LAN and a WAN
LAN covers a small area where as WAN covers a wide area
3. Describe TWO advantages in a company using a network
Software can be remotely installed onto every device and back up information can be stored separately from the device
4. Describe TWO disadvantages in a company using a network
Viruses can easily be spread across every device and it can be expensive to set up
5. An office is considering introducing a wireless network. Give two advantages of using a WLAN as opposed to a LAN
It would be cheap for the office to set up as they would not have to install wires to each device
6. Give one reason why the office may be worried about the security of their data if a WLAN is installed
The office may be worried as anybody near can easily connect to the network and download or upload files.