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Mention any two main advantages of using a network of computing devices.
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Solution
The advantages of using a Network of Computing devices are:
- Resource Sharing: Through a network, data, software, and hardware resource can be shared irrespective of the physical location of the resources and the user.
- Reliability: Files can be stored on any computer, so it makes a network more reliable.
- Reduced Cost: Resources can be shared, which greatly reduces costs.
- Fast Communication: It helps in exchanging information very fast.
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