Write two advantages and disadvantages of networks.

Two advantages of networks are:

1. It allows sharing of resources like printers, scanners.
2. It allows sharing of storage i.e., files can be shared over a network.

Two disadvantages of networks are:

1. If networks are badly managed, services can become unusable and productivity falls.
2. If software and files are held centrally, it may be impossible to carry out any work if the central server fails.