Client-Server & Peer-To-Peer Networks

Match

Match these keywords to their meanings in terms of Network

• Network

• Security

• Single point of Failure

• Decentralised

• Bandwidth

A collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other

Measures taken to protect a network from unauthorized access

A situation where a failure in a single component can bring down the entire system

A system where control is distributed among multiple nodes

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network

• A collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other

• Measures taken to protect a network from unauthorized access

• A situation where a failure in a single component can bring down the entire system

• A system where control is distributed among multiple nodes

• The maximum rate of data transfer across a network

Multiple Choice

What does the term decentralised mean?

• Centralised means complete control by one entity.
• Decentralised means distributed control or authority away from a central point.
• Decentralised refers to a single point of authority.
• Decentralised indicates a lack of any control or organization.

Multiple Choice

What does the term centralised mean?

• Centralised means spreading control across multiple locations.

• Centralised indicates a random distribution of power.
• Centralised refers to a lack of authority or control.
• Centralised means control or authority in from single location.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are purposes of a server?

• To manage access to shared resources

• To store and process data requests

• To request services from other computers

• To provide security and backup services

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a client in a client-server network?

• It controls access and security for the network

• It stores and manages all data

• It makes service requests from the server

• It provides security for all devices

Open Ended

In your own words, explain the Relationship between Client and Server

Multiple Choice

What is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) model?

• A network where a central server controls all data and requests

• A model where clients request services from a dedicated server

• A model used only for cloud computing

• A network where all devices have equal responsibility for storing and processing data

Open Ended

List 3 purposes of the Server in a Client-to-Server network?

Open Ended

In your own words, explain how a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network works.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a server in a client-server network?

• To manage access to the internet

• To request data from clients

• To serve files to other peers

• To switch on the printer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a client-server model?

• Easier to manage security

• Easier to back up shared data

• Requires IT specialists

• Easier to install software updates

Multiple Choice

In a peer-to-peer network, each peer is responsible for its own:

• File requests

• Security and backups

• Print jobs for all peers

• Managing all network connections

Multiple Choice

What is a major disadvantage of a client-server network?

• Difficult to maintain security

• Requires expensive hardware and IT specialists

• Cannot back up shared data

• Peers manage their own backups

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network?

• Easier to install software updates on all computers at once

• More secure than a client-server network

• Requires expensive hardware

• No dependency on a single computer

Multiple Choice

A client-server network is cheaper to set up than a peer-to-peer network.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In a peer-to-peer network, a peer must be switched on to communicate with a printer.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of a client-server network is that if the server fails, users lose access to shared resources.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Peer-to-peer networks require specialist IT staff for maintenance.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In a client-server network, clients make requests to the server for data and connections.

• True

• False