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The document discusses networking and contains several sections. It begins by defining a network as a collection of connected devices that allow information sharing. Networks provide advantages like reduced costs, increased efficiency and productivity, and improved communication. However, networks also pose disadvantages such as single points of failure, security risks from hackers, and virus vulnerabilities. The document concludes by identifying two main network media types: wired and wireless.

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From The Table With List of Questions Below, Find Someone in Your Class Who Has The Same Answer To A

The document discusses networking and contains several sections. It begins by defining a network as a collection of connected devices that allow information sharing. Networks provide advantages like reduced costs, increased efficiency and productivity, and improved communication. However, networks also pose disadvantages such as single points of failure, security risks from hackers, and virus vulnerabilities. The document concludes by identifying two main network media types: wired and wireless.

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Activity: PEOPLE HUNT

From the table with list of questions below, find


someone in your class who has the same answer to a
question.
Question Your Answer Your classmate who has
the same answer as yours
1 What is the first letter of
your name?
2 How old are you?

3 Who is the first person you


met in class?
4 What section were you in
when you were in Grade 9?
5 What is your foot size?
Activity: PEOPLE HUNT
Write the name of the person who has the same
answer as yours in the connected circles below.

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UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

Lesson 1 – What is a network?


OBJECTIVES:
1. Define what a network is.
2. Know the advantages and
disadvantages of being connected to a
network.
3. Identify the different network media
types.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

Lesson 1 – What is a network?

Network is a collection of
two or more computers, as
well as other related
devices, connected together
so that information can be
exchanged between or
among them.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

Advantages of Networking

1. Reduce costs.
Everyone in your home
or office can share a
single printer and a single
high-speed internet
connection at the same
time.
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2. Increased efficiency.
You can access data,
pictures, and many other
files on any connected
computer without having
to save them into a USB
or flash drive.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

3. Economical.
Purchasing software
network licenses is
relatively cheaper than
purchasing individual
licenses.
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4. More productivity.
Shared internet access
means no one needs to
wait to use the internet
or email. Everyone can
work simultaneously.
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5. Increased access to
communication
channels.
You can communicate
with others in the
network using the email
or an Instant Messaging
(IM) software.
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6. More efficient
patching of software.
Software updates need
only be installed once.
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Disadvantages of Networking

1. If the network fails,


the users lose access to
information and the
ability to communicate
electronically.
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2. Server faults may


prevent you from using
some applications, or
even from accessing
your computer.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

3. Your system is open


to hackers, especially if it
is connected to the
Internet at all times.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

4. Networks are
vulnerable to virus
attacks.
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5. Resources, such as
printers, might be
located too far from your
table.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

Network media types

1. Wired network – are


typically used at the
network core to
interconnect servers
and network
equipment.
UNIT 1 – INTRODUCING NETWORKING

2. Wireless network –
this is quickly becoming
the connection option of
choice as it does not
require any cables to be
set in your home or
office.

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