Network Advantages and Disadvantages

Flashcards about advantages and disadvantages of network types.

What are the advantages of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Allows collaborative working in an office or school, allows a single Wi-Fi connection to be shared.

What is a key disadvantage of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Limited to one location.

What are the advantages of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

Allows collaborative working between multiple locations, ideal for large organizations.

What are the disadvantages of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

Requires technical expertise to set up, a virus can spread between multiple locations.

What are the advantages of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

Ideal for working on the move, requires little technical knowledge.

What are the disadvantages of a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

Network compatible devices can be more expensive, there's a risk of hacking from other users.

What is the disadvantage when single Wi-Fi connection is shared?

If the internet fails, it impacts all devices.