Question

List any four goals of Computer Network.

Answer 1

Resource Sharing –

Many organization has a substantial number of computers in operations, which are located apart. Ex. A group of office workers can share a common printer, fax, modem, scanner etc.

High Reliability –

If there are alternate sources of supply, all files could be replicated on two or, machines. If one of them is not available, due to hardware failure, the other copies could be used.

Inter-process Communication –

Network users, located geographically apart, may converse in an interactive session through the network. In order to permit this, the network must provide almost error-free communications.

Flexible access –

Files can be accessed from any computer in the network. The project can be begun on one computer and finished on another.