COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET
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An advantage of a standalone computer is damage control. For example, if something goes wrong, only the standalone will be affected.
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An advantage of a standalone computer is you can share files and resources
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Simplicity is another advantage because managing one system requires much less expertise than setting up or troubleshooting several systems. Stand-alone systems can also be more convenient. For example, printing on a network may require you to walk some distance from your computer to the printer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Standalone Computer means a desktop or laptop computer that is used on its own without requiring a connection to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) and is able to function independently of any other hardware; Sample 1Sample 2.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sharing devices such as printers saves money. Site (software ) licences are likely to be cheaper than buying several standalone licences. Files can easily be shared between users. Network users can communicate by email and instant messenger . More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Computers that are connected together can communicate with each other. Users on a network can easily share resources such as printers, scanners and modems. Users on a network can share data. Many new software applications need only be added once. More items