Communication Technologies

First topic

What is a Ad-hoc network

A type of wireless network that does not rely on fixed hardware such as routers in wired networks.

An example of an Ad-hoc network

Mobile hotspot

What is Bluetooth

A short range technology that connects multiple devices, together in a smaller area (usually 10 meters or less)

What is pan?

Personal area network

what does pan stand for

A computer network used for data communications between devices.

What is tethering

Where a smartphone acts as an access point, allowing other devices to connect to it using wired or wireless connectivity, in order to share its mobile broadband connection to the internet.

What is USB ?

USB stands for universal serial bus. It is standard for connecting sockets on computers, connecting devices such as mice, keyboards

Give three benefits of cloud storage

• Its is accessible 24/7 365 days a year

• It can be accessed through any device that have Internet connection

• Cloud storage can be used to store backups on files. In case a device is stolen damaged or lost.

Give three drawbacks of cloud storage.

• Internet connection is always needed

• Poor or slow connection can will reduce the speed at which files download/upload

• There is limited free storage so more storage can cost loads of money.