Peer-to-Peer Networking

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

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 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.

In a peer-to-peer network you can have a server.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a disadvantage 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
• Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.

Which of the following is an advantage of a peer to peer 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.

Peer-to-peer networks require less technical skill to set up and maintain

• True
• False

In peer-to-peer networks, workstations connect to one another directly.

• True
• False

If a single workstation goes down on a peer-to-peer network, the others are unaffected.

• True
• False

What's the purpose of the Bitcoin network?

• p2p money transfer
• p2p private communication
• p2p Skype calling
• p2p cryptokitties