Network review

Which of the following are true about a server-based network?

• There is centralized control of network resources.

• All networked computers act as both clients and servers.

• You can implement centralized security to protect network resources.

• It can grow as an organization grows. 

Which of the following are advantages of a large-scale server-based network?

• Ease of administration.

• Centralized backups of network data.

• Inexpensive to implement.

• Increase performance. 

Which of the following is a drawback of peer-to-peer networking?

• A server failure can render a network unstable; at least, it results in loss of network resources.

• Costs increase due to the replacements of dedicated hardware and specialized software.

• When you access shared resources, the machine where the resource resided suffers a performance hit.

• An expert staff is needed to manage the complex, special-purpose software, whcih adds to the overall cost.

Which of the following describe a Local Area Network?

• Connects networks across the globe.

•  A collection of networked computers that reside within a small physical region.

• Requires the use of third-party communications carrier to handle connections. 

• Use WAN technologies to interconnect networks within a specific geographical region.

Which of the following terms describe the specialized software that gives a computer the ability to take part in networked communications?

• Ethernet.

• Network Operating Systems.

• CPU

• ISA

The major difference between a LAN and a WAN is ...

• Speed

• Geographical limits

• Topology

• Administration

A primary reason for implementing a network is to _______ resources.

• Distribute

• Centralize

• Control

• Share

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In a peer-to-peer network, each computer can act as a  server,and a client.

• Yes

• No

The major function of  a server in a server-based network is to provides services and resources to the network. 

• Yes

• No

.A peer-to-peer network is adequate if security is not an issue for a small company. 

• Yes

• No