Quiz on Architecture and Principles of Network Applications

What is a network application?

• A program that runs on a single device

• A program that runs on different devices and communicates over a network

• A program that only works offline

• A program that is only used for gaming

Which of the following is an example of a client in a client-server architecture?

• Google's web server

• BitTorrent

• Zoom

• Your web browser

What is a key feature of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) architecture?

• Centralized server

• Decentralized resource sharing

• Limited scalability

• High management overhead

In a hybrid architecture, what role does the central server play?

• It manages connections

• It processes all data

• It is not used at all

• It only stores data

What is the purpose of sockets in network applications?

• To manage user interfaces

• To store data

• To send and receive messages

• To connect devices physically

Which application layer protocol is used for web communication?

• SMTP

• DNS

• HTTP

• FTP

How does scalability differ between client-server and P2P architectures?

• Client-server is more scalable than P2P

• P2P is more scalable than client-server

• Both are equally scalable

• Neither is scalable

What is a primary concern regarding security in network applications?

• Data must be secure and confidential

• Data must be easily accessible

• Data must be fast

• Data must be stored locally

Which of the following statements is true about client-server architecture?

• It requires no server

• It is decentralized

• It is easy to manage

• It is always faster than P2P

What defines the message format and rules of interaction in network applications?

• Port numbers

• IP addresses

• Protocols

• Sockets