personal area networks connect nearby personal devices together via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB cables

a network that is created with a temporary device-to-device connection, without the need for a connection to a Wi-Fi access point or router

Personal networks

Computing

The modern world of work

Accessibility

Skills for the world of work

Cloud computing

Remote working

Tools for communication

Tools for planning

Tools for presenting information

Pupils must be able to identify how the modern structure of the workplace will impact their future lives. This unit will facilitate a deeper comprehension of the methods employed by organisations and the impact the use of IT in the working environment has on all stakeholders.

IT and the world of work

What is the term for a network that connects nearby personal devices such as phones, tablets and laptops?

sharing internet from one device to another

Match each term to its correct description:

Which of the following is a common method for creating an ad hoc network?

What is the main purpose of an ad hoc network?

Which of these is NOT a risk associated with joining an ad hoc network?

PANs can use USB cables to connect devices

PANs support both wired and wireless technologies

PANs are only possible using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

PANs connect devices within a short range

Which statement about Personal Area Networks (PANs) is incorrect?

What term describes the technology that allows users to access data and services remotely over the internet?

it allows data to be accessed from anywhere with internet

What is a main advantage of cloud computing for storing data?

the underlying structure supporting systems

Which of these best describes the term infrastructure in computing?

restoring systems and data after a major incident

protecting information by converting it into a coded format

risks posed by individuals within an organisation

protecting data by saving copies in a separate location

What is the cloud service model that provides a platform for developers to build, test and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure?

Personal networks

Lesson outcome