1.WHY USE A NETWORK?

If I wanted to share files only within my organization and limit my employees from sharing information with external people, what type of network should I set up in my office?

Intranet

What type of network allows users to share files without the use of a computer server?

Peer-to-Peer

What benefit do internal networked e-mail systems provide over Internet-based systems?

They provide increased security.

Raul in Colombia can enter data into a spreadsheet. Olivia in England can access the spreadsheet a few minutes later and use Raul's data in her report.

True

Computer networks enable the sharing of _____.

all of the above

How do networks help protect data?

by scheduling regular backups

In what ways does a computer network make setting appointments easier?

by sending out invitations by providing a common calendar by sending electronic reminders

Match the following.

groupware - a software application that enables workers to collaborate and share information network - two or more connected computers peripheral - external hardware connected to and controlled by a computer server - a computer that provides resources for other computers on the network shared drive - a device for storing and retrieving computer files that can be accessed by authorized users

A printer is a type of _____.

peripheral

A(n) BLANK is a central computer that enables authorized users to access networked resources.

server

Computer networks can consist of as few as # computers.

2