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- 1What is an ad hoc networkA type of wireless network
- 2What is a network keyA network key is a code provided only to authorised network users to all ow them to access the network
- 3Three benefits of ad hoc networks1)they allow users to work in other places than the work place
2) It is simple to set up a connection to the internet
3) They provide access to the internet at all times anywhere - 4What is tetheringIt enables a device with an internet connection to share the network connectivity with a device not connected to the internet
- 5Why is open WiFi badIt has security issues as it does not have encryption so data sent is not secure meaning it can be hacked
- 6What is EncryptionA method of scrambling data so only the person who is meant to receive can read it
- 7What can contribute to performance issues1)When using public WiFi hotspots may be slow if a lot of people are using it at the same time.
2)Personal hotspot could have a slow connection as several people are using that network with their mobile devices - 8What is a serverA computer that provides services such as file storages to multiple users.
- 9Benefits of cloud storage1) Cloud storage automatically synchronises any changes across all devices
2)Users can share access to files whatever their location
3)Cloud storage can be used to store back ups if a device is lost or damaged then easily retrieved from the remote servers. - 10Drawbacks of cloud storage1) A slow or poor internet connection will reduce the speed of file download or upload
2) Some cloud storage systems require you to have an internet connection
3)cloud storage systems that store data locally on a user devices may suffer delays in synchronisation if the internet is slow or not available. - 11what is a word processing cloud computing application for googleGoogle docs
- 12Cloud computing application in google for spreadsheetsGoogle sheets
- 13Cloud computing applications for google to show presentationsGoogle slides
- 14Cloud computing for email from googleGmail
- 15What does google offer for cloud storageGoogle drive
- 16What are the differences between cloud computing and cloud storageCloud storage involves saving files Ona remote server while cloud computing involves running software applications On a remote server.
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