13 marks
The concert venue uses an online booking system.
Gail uses different types of networks in her job.
(ii)
Define the term ‘peer‑to‑peer’.
[1]
(v)
Describe how a roaming profile allows Gail to hotdesk.
[2]
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Benefits of using a Local Area Network (LAN) (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4IT1
31 mins12 questions
21 mark
Camille creates a home network.
Which one of these is a reason for using a network?
To licence software as open source
To prevent latency
To provide flexible access
To reduce hardware costs
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3a2 marks
Joe connects to different types of networks.
Describe one role of a server in a client-server network.
3b2 marks
Explain one benefit of using a client-server network rather than a peer‑peer network.
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42 marks
A family connects their computers, tablets and printer to form a local area network (LAN).
Give two benefits of using a LAN.
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52 marks
Describe what is meant by flexible access as a benefit of a local area network (LAN).
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64 marks
Six people work in a small design studio. Each computer is standalone: it is not connected to any other computer. The studio owner plans to connect the computers to form a local area network (LAN).
Explain two benefits of the LAN for the studio.
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71 mark
Which one of these statements about a peer-to-peer network is true?
A central server stores the files of all users
Access rights for every user are set from one computer
Backups of every computer are made from one central point
Each computer can share its own files with the other computers
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82 marks
Most home networks are peer-to-peer networks.
Explain one reason why a peer-to-peer network is suitable for a home.
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94 marks
A veterinary clinic has 12 staff. The computers are connected as a peer-to-peer network. Staff store pet owners' records and treatment notes on their own computers.
Explain two drawbacks of the peer-to-peer network for the clinic.
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102 marks
A school uses a client-server network.
Give two benefits of using a client-server network.
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112 marks
Explain one drawback of using a client-server network.
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124 marks
A college has 400 computers in three buildings. Students do not have their own computer and use whichever one is free. The college has a small IT team of four people.
Explain two benefits to the college of using a client-server network.
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