9 a1L4 Client Server HOMEWORK

In the context of client-server computing, describe what is meant by the client and what is meant by the server.

• The client is a device or program that requests services, and the server is a device or program that provides services.

• The client is a device or program that provides services, and the server is a device or program that requests services.

• Both client and server are devices or programs that provide services to each other.

• The client and server are the same and perform identical functions.

In the context of client-server computing, describe what is meant by the client and what is meant by the server.

• The client is a machine that provides services, and the server is a machine that requests services.

• The client is a machine that requests services, and the server is a machine that provides services.

• Both client and server are machines that provide services to each other.

• The client and server are the same and perform identical functions.

A small business with three employees has a peer-to-peer network in the office. What is a peer-to-peer network?

• A network where each computer can act as a server for the others

• A network with a central server controlling all communications

• A network used only for wireless connections

• A network that requires internet access to function

A small business with three employees has a peer-to-peer network in the office. Which of the following is an advantage of linking the computers in a peer-to-peer network?

• Centralized control

• Reduced cost

• Increased security

• Complex setup

Indicate whether each of the following statements about cloud computing is True or False.

Storing data in the cloud saves space on your local hard drive.

• True

• False

Indicate whether each of the following statements about cloud computing is True or False.

Cloud computing means that data you store on your hard disk is automatically backed up on a remote server.

• True

• False

Indicate whether each of the following statements about cloud computing is True or False.

You can access data stored in the cloud from any location at any time from a PC, smartphone, tablet or similar device.

• True

• False

Indicate whether each of the following statements about cloud computing is True or False.

Data in the cloud is actually stored on vast server farms, warehouses filled with servers, which may be anywhere in the world.

• True

• False

Indicate whether each of the following statements about cloud computing is True or False.

You should always keep a backup of data stored in the cloud because the cloud provider does not automatically do this.

• True

• False