Self-Study 25 (J277) 1.3 Client server, peer to peer

What is a server primarily used for in a network?

• A workstation for daily tasks

• Providing power supply to computers

• Connecting peer-to-peer networks

• Serving files and managing services

What type of network uses a server?

• Independent model

• Client-server model

• Peer-to-peer model

• Hybrid model

What is NOT a responsibility of a server in a client-server model?

• Managing internet access

• Providing email services

• Direct file sharing between clients

• Managing printing jobs

Which of the following is an advantage of the client-server model?

• Requires no IT specialism

• High initial setup cost

• Single point of failure

• Easier to manage security

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

• Easier software installation

• Server as a single point of failure

• Cheaper maintenance

• No need for IT specialists

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

• Their own security and backups

• Controlling internet access for all peers

• Managing all network printers

• Centralized file management

Which is a benefit of the peer-to-peer network model?

• Expensive hardware requirements

• High security

• Complex maintenance

• No dependency on a central server

What is a disadvantage of the peer-to-peer model compared to the client-server model?

• Easier to maintain

• No single point of failure

• Less secure

• More expensive to set up

How is the physical setup of a peer-to-peer network typically structured?

• Direct cable connections between all computers

• Central server connected to all peers

• Connected through a central switch or switches

• Wireless connections only