Client-Server / Peer-To-Peer Networking

What is the role of computers in client-server networks?

• To act as both client and server simultaneously

• To provide resources and services to clients

• To only store data locally

• To connect directly to the internet without a server

Which factor can affect network performance?

• Number of connected devices

• Color of the cables

• Type of operating system

• Brand of the router

What is a disadvantage of peer-to-peer networks?

• Centralized data management

• High cost of setup

• Lack of centralized control

• Requires a dedicated server

What is a benefit of using wireless transmission media?

• Requires physical cables

• Limited mobility

• Flexibility and mobility

• High installation cost

What does "client-server network" mean?

• A network where all devices are equal

• A network with a central server providing resources

• A network with no central control

• A network using only wireless connections

What happens after a web address is entered and the enter key is pressed?

• The web page is immediately displayed without any processing.

• The browser sends a request to the web server for the page.

• The computer shuts down.

• The web page is saved to the computer automatically.

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

• To request services or resources

• To provide services or resources

• To connect clients to each other

• To store client data locally

What does a client do in the client-server model?

• Provides services to the server

• Requests services or resources from the server

• Stores data for the server

• Manages network traffic

In the client-server model, what is the relationship between the client and the server?

• The client provides resources to the server

• The server requests services from the client

• The client requests services from the server

• The server and client are the same

Which companies are mentioned as having huge data centre servers in several different countries?

• Microsoft and Apple

• Google and Amazon

• Facebook and Twitter

• IBM and Oracle