
Networking and Internet
1. What is a computer network? Give its advantages.
Ans: A ‘computer network’ refers to a collection of two or more computers (nodes) that are
connected together to share information and resources. Nodes are connected if they are capable of
exchanging information with each other. Today, computer networks are being used in every facet of life,
as it provides the following advantages:
• Sharing information: This is one of the most important advantages of a computer network. In
the absence of a network, transferring information from one computer to another requires use of
a compact disk, floppy disk, ...