2. Client server model

The ??? are the circles and these represent the items that form the connections.

• Nodes

• Edges

• Servers

• Clients

The ??? are the lines between the nodes and these represent the connections.

• Edges

• Nodes

• Servers

• Clients

With a peer-to-peer model, each device can perform the role of the ??? and the server.

• Client

• Node

• Edge

• Router

A computer ??? is more than one computer connected together and able to share resources.

• Network

• Node

• Edge

• Client

This is an example of a ??? model.

• Client-server

• Peer-to-peer

• Star

• Ring

A disadvantage of a network: ??? could gain access to a network if it isn’t protected.

• Hackers

• Clients

• Servers

• Nodes

An advantage of a network: ??? can be centralised (storing copies of files and programs).

• Data

• Nodes

• Edges

• Clients

What is a computer network?

• A single computer working alone

• Two or more computers connected together, sharing resources

• A computer without internet access

• A computer used for gaming only

What is a peer-to-peer network?

• A network where one computer controls all others

• A type of connection where each device has equal responsibility

• A network with only one server

• A network used only for file sharing

In the client-server model, what is the role of the client?

• To fulfill requests from the server

• To make requests to the server

• To store data for the server

• To manage network traffic