Answer to Question #153272 in Computer Networks for Djoukang Temfack Samanta Samira

Question

In a school, teacher-student after school communication is by wireless network of lap top computers.

a) State two advantages for teachers using this system rather than desktop computers located in a computer

laboratory.                                                                                                                                      b) Give two disadvantages of using laptop computers rather than desktop computers.

Answer 1

a. state two advantages for teachers using this system rather than desktop computers located in a computer lab

Wireless networks can be accessed anywhere and at anytime.

Reduced maintenance and installation costs compared to other forms of networks.

b) Give two disadvantages of using laptop computers rather than desktop computers.

Unreliable battery life- often laptop batteries lose their ability to store charge over long periods of time thus becoming inefficient.

Cost- higher processor laptops are much more expensive as compared to desktop computers with the same specifications.