Which of the following statements about networked computers are true?

1.Network users can communicate by email and instant messenger

2.Files can easily be shared between users

3.Viruses cannot be spread to other computers throughout a computer network

4.It is possible for many users to access and share one printer on a network

A1, 2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

B1 & 3 only

C2, 3 & 4 only

D1 & 2 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 & 4 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is true since networked users can communicate through email and instant messaging.

Statement 2 is true because files can be shared easily between users on a network.

Statement 4 is true because many users can access and share a single networked printer.

Statement 3 is false because viruses can in fact spread across a network to other connected computers.

A shared network is one of the main routes by which malware propagates.

Networks bring resource sharing and communication but also raise security exposure.

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