Block 4 all Units

Front

A _______ is a computer or device that is dedicated to managing network resources.

Back

SERVER

Front

Which network model allows every computer to communicate with every other computer?

Back

Peer to Peer

Front

Which network model has no dedicated servers and by default no computer has more authority than another?

Back

Peer-to-Peer

Front

Which network model has a server used to facilitate communications and resource sharing between other computers on the network known as "clients"?

Back

client-server model

Front

A computer on the client server network managing shared resources for other systems on the network:

Back

server

Front

A computing device that initiates contact with a server in order to make use of a shared resource.

Back

CLIENT

Front

What is a desk top terminal that has no hard drive?

Back

Thin client

Front

A ___________________ refers to a computer relying heavily on another system to perform its operations. (Does all the real work.)

Back

thin client

Front

What type of workstation computer is also known as a fat or rich client?

Back

Thick client

Front

What type of workstation computer in a client-server configuration functions independently of the server and only occasionally needs to connect to the central server?

Back

Thick client