Networks - Client Server

Which is an advantage of client-server networks?

• Client-server networks are easy to maintain
• Client-server networks are cheap to build
• The client relies on the server
• Clients are kept secure by the server

Which is an advantage of client-server networks?

• Files/Internet connection/hardware can be shared
• The network never stops functioning
• The network is always fast and reliable
• A client's data is backed up every minute

Which is a disadvantages of a client-server network?

• When server isn't on, clients don't power up
• Clients can't connect wirelessly to the server
• Dependent on server - if it goes down, clients stop working
• Clients are more expensive than servers

Which best describes a peer to peer network?

• To peers connected together
• Devices connected together - without a server
• To piers connected together
• Two devices connected together - without a client

What are the advantages of a peer to peer network?

• More stylish
• Relatively cheap, low maintenance
• Faster
• More effective

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

• Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
• Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
• The server is expensive to purchase
• Network security can be carried out centrally.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a client-server network?

• If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
• There is little or no security.
• Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
• If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?

• If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
• There is little or no security which can leave them vulnerable.
• Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
• If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.

What is the 'client' part of a network?

• A workstation, network node or node.
• A server providing a service to workstations on a network.

A client-server network does not store files locally on a computer on a network.  Instead they are stored on a 'server' - true or false?

• True
• False