Understanding the Client-Server Model

This video provides a high-level overview of the client-server model, explaining how servers provide resources and services to clients. It covers the communication process between clients and servers over networks, focusing on the request-response model. The video also discusses server hardware, protocols, and real-world applications like online banking and gaming. Additionally, it highlights the role of database servers in managing and processing data queries.

What is the primary role of a server in the client-server model?

• To provide resources and services to clients

• To request resources from clients

• To disconnect clients from the network

• To act as a client in the network

In the client-server model, what is a client typically responsible for?

• Running server programs

• Requesting and formatting data for the end-user

• Providing resources to the server

• Storing and managing databases

Which model is most frequently used in client-server systems today?

• Peer-to-peer model

• Request-response model

• Broadcast model

• Multicast model

What does designating a computer as server-class hardware imply?

• It is specialized for running servers

• It is less powerful than personal computers

• It cannot be used for client tasks

• It is only used for gaming

What happens when a client requests a connection to a server?

• The server can either accept or reject the connection

• The server disconnects from the network

• The server always accepts the connection

• The client must provide a server program

In the context of email, what does the server request from the client?

• The client's IP address

• Authentication details like email and password

• The client's hardware specifications

• The client's browsing history

How does a web server interact with a database server in online banking?

• The web server acts as a client to the database server

• The database server requests data from the web server

• The web server and database server do not interact

• The database server provides user interface to the client

What is an example of a client-server application in online gaming?

• Single-player offline games

• Blizzard's Battle.net service

• Console gaming without internet

• Local multiplayer games

What is the role of a database server?

• To disconnect clients from the network

• To house a database application and process queries

• To act as a client in the network

• To provide user interface

Which language do most database applications respond to?

• JavaScript

• Python

• HTML

• SQL