Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks

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

• Serve files to other devices

• Make requests for data

• Manage file security

• Backup shared data

What is an advantage of a client-server network model?

• Easy to maintain

• No need for IT specialists

• Cheaper to set up

• Easier to install software updates

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

• Difficult to maintain a well-ordered file store

• Less secure

• Dependent on a single powerful computer

• No backup for shared data

What type of organization is best suited for a client-server network?

• Small organizations with few computers

• Organizations with a large number of computers

• Organizations with no IT specialists

• Organizations with no need for shared data

What is the main responsibility of peers in a peer-to-peer network?

• Manage file security

• Backup shared data

• Serve their own files to each other

• Make requests for data

What is the purpose of a router in a client-server network?

• To connect multiple devices and direct network traffic between them.

• To encrypt network traffic between devices.

• To slow down network traffic between devices.

• To block network traffic between devices.

What is the main advantage of a peer-to-peer network?

• Faster communication and resource sharing

• Higher security and privacy

• Centralized control and management

• Decentralized communication and resource sharing

What is the main disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network?

• Lack of centralized control and security

• Limited scalability

• Higher latency

• Inefficient resource utilization