Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - BitTorrent

What is BitTorrent?

• A peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol

• A cloud storage service

• A social media platform

• An email service provider

How does BitTorrent decentralize the distribution of files?

• By using a single dedicated file server

• By making each client act as a server

• By limiting the number of clients that can download a file

• By requiring a specific software to access files

What is the purpose of a tracker in BitTorrent?

• To encrypt files for security

• To block access to certain files

• To coordinate file transfers by tracking IP addresses

• To slow down file downloads

How does BitTorrent handle file transfers differently from traditional file servers?

• By sending files progressively

• By transferring files in sequential order

• By prioritizing the most common pieces

• By splitting files into small pieces and transferring them out of order

What is one benefit of using BitTorrent for distributing software?

• Quick distribution without any coordination

• Overloading a single file server

• Reduced demand on seeds

• Increased server costs

Which company used a custom BitTorrent client to release game updates for World of Warcraft?

• Google

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Blizzard

What is the most popular use of BitTorrent?

• Distributing pirated content

• Distributing free software

• Hosting legal files

• Sharing educational resources

How does BitTorrent help reduce the load on a single server?

• By prioritizing the rarest pieces for download

• By increasing the number of clients accessing the server

• By requiring a high-speed internet connection

• By limiting the number of files shared

What type of files see immediate high demand and benefit from BitTorrent's distribution method?

• Small text documents

• Large multimedia files

• Software backups

• Personal photos

Why do many free and open-source software communities use BitTorrent for distribution?

• To limit access to their software

• To slow down software downloads

• To increase server costs

• To reduce server costs