Benefits Of Using A LAN/home Network
Overview
Every office, school, and household with more than one device faces the same question: should each machine work alone, or should they be connected? A local area network turns separate devices into a team, letting them share printers, files, internet access, and even software from a single point of control.
In this lesson you will compare peer-to-peer and client-server network designs, explore the practical benefits of each, and learn why organisations of different sizes choose different models. You will also discover how features like roaming profiles and centralised backup make everyday computing more reliable and flexible.
Objectives
- Know about peer-to-peer and client-server networks
- Know about the role of servers in a client-server network
- Understand the benefits of using local area network: shared peripherals, shared data, flexible access, media streaming, communication, shared access to the internet
- Understand the benefits of using a client-server network: control of user access rights, centralised administration, centralised backup, shared software, shared storage and file access, roaming profiles (hotdesk)
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- In a peer-to-peer network, which statement is correct? A) All devices connect to a central server B) Each device has equal status and can share resources C) Only one device can access the printer D) An administrator controls all user accounts Answer: B
- Which of the following is a benefit specific to client-server networks? A) Shared internet access B) Shared peripherals C) Roaming profiles D) Communication between users Answer: C
- What is the main role of a file server? A) To connect the LAN to the internet B) To manage printing queues C) To store and manage shared files for users on the network D) To check usernames and passwords Answer: C
- A charity with four laptops and no IT budget needs to share a printer. Which network model is most suitable? A) Client-server B) Peer-to-peer C) Wide area network D) Personal area network Answer: B
- Centralised backup is an advantage of which network type? A) Peer-to-peer only B) Client-server only C) Both peer-to-peer and client-server D) Neither Answer: B
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