Attributes are linked to objects of information
Network – how a number of devices are connected to each other
o Computers sharing data and working together would improve working practices and
speed up processes
o Advantages
Collaborative working
A group of people can access the same files in one location, more
secure and less time consuming
Sharing devices
Can share hardware devices such as network printers which you
need to buy a printer for each PC
Log into any device
You can log on from any device on the network as long as you have
permission such as a password
Backups
All work is save in one central location on a network. Don’t need to
backup data for each individual machine
Updates
All devices can be updated easily
Security and virus checks
Virus checks are quick as they can be done at the same time on
many machines
o Disadvantages
Spreading viruses
Viruses can spread easier when on a network than on a standalone
pc
Cost
Building a network is not cheap, but the cost is balanced by the
increase productivity
Speed
When multiple people are accessing the same services it could slow
the system down
Crashes
If the system goes down nobody can access the files or folders
Network – how a number of devices are connected to each other
o Computers sharing data and working together would improve working practices and
speed up processes
o Advantages
Collaborative working
A group of people can access the same files in one location, more
secure and less time consuming
Sharing devices
Can share hardware devices such as network printers which you
need to buy a printer for each PC
Log into any device
You can log on from any device on the network as long as you have
permission such as a password
Backups
All work is save in one central location on a network. Don’t need to
backup data for each individual machine
Updates
All devices can be updated easily
Security and virus checks
Virus checks are quick as they can be done at the same time on
many machines
o Disadvantages
Spreading viruses
Viruses can spread easier when on a network than on a standalone
pc
Cost
Building a network is not cheap, but the cost is balanced by the
increase productivity
Speed
When multiple people are accessing the same services it could slow
the system down
Crashes
If the system goes down nobody can access the files or folders
