Questions on Networked Systems

Answer the following questions in your hardbacked books:

1) A school network manager must ensure that the data on the system is secure. Users require a user id and a password.

(a) State three ways in which passwords can be kept from unauthorised persons. [3]
(b) Explain what is meant by access privileges. [2]
(c) Briefly describe how the network manager's privileges differ from those of other users. [2]
(d) Describe a method of ensuring that data transmitted over a wide area network is kept secure. [4]

2) Data used over a network can be held in a distributed database or in a centralized database.

(a) Distinguish between a distributed database and a centralized database. [4]
(b) State two advantages of each type of database. [4]
(c) Describe two reasons why auditing software might be used on a network. [4]

Once completed, you should continue to work on your project.
The FIRST thing you must do is add a post to your blog describing exactly what you will work on in your project today.

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4.3 Networked Systems

Summarise pgs 239 - 241 (from end of case study).

Write out in your Hardbacked books

HW: pg 242 qs 6 - 9.

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Real World ICT Textbook: 4.3 Networked Systems

Summarise pgs 233 - 238 (up to case study) EITHER written in your HBBs or typed out & stuck into your books.

HW: pg 242 qs 1 - 5