Networks & Security - The Internet & 'Cloud' Computing

Question 1

List 3 parts of the Internet

Answer 1

• The World Wide Web
• Search Engines
• Forums and chatrooms

Question 2

What is a router?

Answer 2

A router connects LAN to the telephone line, that connects to the Internet Service Provider

Question 3

What does using the ‘Cloud’ mean?

Answer 3

Renting equipment software, storage facilities & access to the Internet on a pay-as-you-go basis

Question 4

Advantages of using the ‘Cloud? (3)

Answer 4

• A business doesn’t need to spend large amounts of money buying & installing expensive computer systems
• A ‘Cloud’ customer can have access to a wide range of application software and developer software
• Payment can be very flexible as opposed to high initial setup costs of local storage

Question 5

Disadvantages of using the ‘Cloud’? (2)

Answer 5

• No need for ongoing renting costs if you use local storage

* Cloud users don’t own physical infrastructure