25-26 ODD ACN QUIZ_1

What is the main function of a server in a client-server architecture?

• To request services from clients

• To provide services and manage data

• To act as both client and server

• To disrupt network traffic

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

• Decentralized control

• No single point of failure

• Centralized control

• Unreliable peers

In a peer-to-peer architecture, what role do peers play?

• Only clients

• Only servers

• Both clients and servers

• Centralized controllers

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

• Centralized control

• High server cost

• Security risks

• Data consistency

Which example best illustrates a client-server architecture?

• BitTorrent

• Blockchain

• HTTP (Web browsing)

• Skype (early versions)

When is it most appropriate to use a client-server architecture?

• When decentralized resilience is needed

• For low-cost, high-scalability needs

• When centralized control and high security are required

• For sharing resources directly among peers

What is a key disadvantage of client-server architecture?

• No centralized control

• Single point of failure

• Cost-effective

• Scalability