Worksheets1.3 - Client-Server and Peer to Peer Networks
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A client-server network does not store files locally on a computer on a network. Instead they are stored on a 'server' - true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Which of the following is not a type of server?
a)
File Server
b)
Email Server
c)
Webpage Server
d)
PowerPoint Server
3.
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'peer to peer' network.
a)
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server. Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
b)
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request. The server provides a service.
4.
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'client-server' network.
a)
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server. Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
b)
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request. The server provides a service.
5.
What is the 'client' part of a network?
a)
A workstation, network node or node.
b)
A server providing a service to workstations on a network.
6.
Which of the following is an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
b)
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
c)
The server is expensive to purchase
d)
Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
7.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a client-server network?
a)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
b)
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
c)
The server is expensive to purchase
d)
Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
8.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?
a)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
b)
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
c)
The server is expensive to purchase
d)
Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
9.
Which of the following is an advantage of a peer to peer network?
a)
Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
b)
Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
c)
The server is expensive to purchase
d)
Network security can be carried out centrally.
10.
Which of the following is an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
b)
There is little or no security.
c)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
d)
If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.
11.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a client-server network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
b)
There is little or no security.
c)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
d)
If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.
12.
Which of the following is an advantage of a peer to peer network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
b)
There is little or no security.
c)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
d)
If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.
13.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?
a)
If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
b)
There is little or no security which can leave them vulnerable.
c)
Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
d)
If any part of the network fails, a lot of disruption can occur.
14.
What is the role of a client in a client-server network?
a)
To make requests, like requesting a file
b)
To store and share files
15.
What is the role of a file server in a client-server network?
a)
To make requests, like requesting a file
b)
To store and share files
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