1.3.1

Benefit of Networks

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Benefits of Networks

A network is a collection of connected computers. These computers can communicate by sending data between themselves. There are many reasons that we might choose to set up a network:

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Data exchange

  • Data can be sent between computers without the need for external storage.
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Resource sharing

  • Resources can be shared:
    • E.g. Printers.
    • E.g. Scanners.
    • E.g. Internet connections.
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Managing computers

  • A network manager can manage other computers over a network by:
    • Updating software.
    • Fixing problems.
    • Help users e.g. resetting passwords.

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1Computer Systems

1.1Systems Architecture

1.2Memory & Storage

1.3Computer Networks, Connections & Protocols

1.4Network Security

1.5Systems Software

1.6Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Concern

2Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming

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