As an IT manager, you have been asked to identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with various network topologies. You should also review the various cable options and discuss the factors that would govern your selection of an appropriate cable. Network A network consists of two or more computers that are linked to share common programs or applications, provide common facilities, provide access to shared services (e.g. database, CD-ROM libraries, printers), exchange files, or …showed first 75 words of 977 total…

…showed last 75 words of 977 total…Education Notes, Lesson 6: The Importance of Information, pp 61-67 Ian McKenna: Fundamentals of Information and Technology Systems, Lesson 6: The Importance of Information Turban Rainer Potter: Introduction to Information Technology, p 17 QUESTION 2 IPA: Distance Education Notes: Lesson 5, Basic Telecommunications, pp 45-59 Ian McKenna: Fundamentals of Information and Technology Systems, Lesson 5, Basic Communications Diagrams taken from various internet sites, such as www.webopedia.com and www.tpub.com. For your information: Medical Council Website: www.medicalcouncil.ie