Understanding Network Models: Client-Server vs Peer-to-Peer

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

• To provide security and access control

• To serve as a backup storage only

• To offer technical support to clients

• To manage client software installations only

Which of the following is a major advantage of using a client-server network model?

• Ease of managing file security

• Requires no IT specialists

• High cost of setup

• Single point of failure

What is a significant disadvantage of the client-server model?

• No need for backups

• Decreased security risks

• Expensive to maintain

• Easy to manage

Which type of network is most likely used in schools?

• Hybrid network

• Client-server network

• Decentralized network

• Peer-to-peer network

Which network model is best suited for situations where many users need to access the same data?

• Client-server network

• Peer-to-peer network

• None of the above

• Independent network

In a peer-to-peer network, what are peers responsible for?

• Centralized data management

• Running centralized backups

• Their own security and data backup

• Managing internet access for all

What is a key advantage of a peer-to-peer network model?

• High security

• Dependence on a single server

• Complex management

• Low cost of setup

Which statement best describes the security in peer-to-peer networks?

• Highly secure with centralized control

• Managed by a single powerful server

• Less secure due to individual management

• Automatically secured by the network

Why might small organizations prefer peer-to-peer networks?

• For better file organization

• Due to the high cost of servers

• For cost-effectiveness and simplicity

• Because it requires many IT specialists

What is a drawback of the file management in peer-to-peer networks?

• It is highly organized

• It is less secure and can be chaotic

• It is managed by a central server

• It requires constant internet access