Understanding Network Models LST

What is a client-server network?

• A network where all computers have equal status

• A network that separates computers into servers and clients

• A network that does not require a central server

• A network where each computer acts as both a client and a server

Which of the following is a role of a server in a client-server network?

• To act as a backup for client computers

• To manage and store files

• To provide internet access to clients

• To function as a standalone computer

What type of server is responsible for holding and maintaining user files?

• Web server

• Print server

• File server

• Mail server

Which server type allows programs to be run over a network?

• Application server

• Web server

• Mail server

• Print server

What is the primary function of a web server?

• To manage printing across a network

• To handle emails between users

• To hold and share web pages

• To store user files

Which server manages printing across a network?

• File server

• Application server

• Print server

• Web server

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

• To manage and store files

• To handle emails between users

• To allow programs to be run over a network

• To hold and share web pages

Why do servers tend to be powerful machines?

• Because they need to run complex games

• Because they connect to many other computers

• Because they are used for personal computing

• Because they are used for data mining

In a client-server network, what does a client rely on?

• Its own resources

• Other clients

• Servers

• External storage devices

Which of the following is NOT a typical server type in a client-server network?

• File server

• Application server

• Web server

• Gaming server