Apply your Knowledge Q's Chapter 1



Apply your knowledge q’s Chapter 1: Networks

1.     A) peer to peer would mean that all computers in the two labs would need to be linked to one another, causing overuse of cables and excessive costs. By creating a client – server network, all information is stored in one place for ease of access to all clients.

b) Sharing of resources, sharing of data and communication means for the school.

c) I would recommend using a router and a switch, and a printer server, as there are quite a large amount of computers needed to be linked and a few printers to use.

2.     A) A client to server network – this would allow all peers of the workplace to access data and information in a central area, sharing recourses and information stored in the data chosen on the server.

B) Students would not be allowed to modify any changes to the computers or network and will be able to access less webpages that could be potentially unsafe. Teachers would have the same permissions as students, though their websites would have more le-way. Admin staff would be able to make changes to the network, computers and programs that are on the server, IE. Full control

3.     A) This would cause interference in the network, slowing down activity for all users.

b) Fibre optic cable is shielded and produces no interference when put next to a set of electricity cables.

c) Fibre optic can run over a longer distance and they also are much faster.

4.     Radio waves would be a suitable alternative as they can be transmitted over a short/long distance and don’t require line of sight.

5.     Encryption would be needed to block rogue citizens from accessing data/information.

6.     A) The website would need a server, a router and a couple of switches to communicate with the sporting teams over the internet.

b) This would allow animations and graphics, along with interactivity on the webpage

7.     A) A blog would be appropriate as others can view but not edit his information.

b) He would need to use IIS or web server software.

8.     A) In this case, a wiki would be appropriate as other can post and share info, along with hers. But she still has full control of information that is able to be posted.

b) Yes the access can be limited to just members, this is done by creating a login region and restricting guest users.