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WorksheetsNetwork Architecture - Recap
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A peer to peer network always has a central server
a)
False
b)
True
2.
In a client server network, all clients are equally powerful.
a)
False
b)
True
3.
A peer to peer network is a network arrangement where all of the computers are equal.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which one of these items is not an advantage of a client-server network?
a)
No central point of failure
b)
Central control of security
c)
Easier to supervise network performance
d)
Easier to perform software upgrades
5.
Which one of these items is true of a peer-to-peer network?
a)
No network wide security in place
b)
Central control of security
c)
Has a central point of failure
d)
Easier to perform network wide backups
6.
A client-server network allows people to save their data centrally.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
In a peer-to-peer network you can have a server.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
In a peer-to-peer network everyone has control over their own machine.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
In a peer-to-peer network you must have a network administrator.
a)
False
b)
True
10.
Which one of these items is true of a client-server network?
a)
Needs a network manager to run the network
b)
No centralised management
c)
All computers have equal status
d)
No dependency on a server
11.
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
12.
Which of the following is not a type of server?
a)
File Server
b)
Email Server
c)
Webpage Server
d)
PowerPoint Server
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
What network usage model is this?
a)
Peer to peer
b)
WAN
c)
Client-Server
25.
Which is not true in a client-server network?
a)
A server manages access to the internet
b)
A client makes requests to the server for data and connections
c)
A server runs a backup of data
d)
Each peer is responsible for its own backup
26.
What type of network is this?
a)
peer-to-peer
b)
client-server
27.
In this image what are the B's known as?
a)
Servers
b)
Peers
c)
Clients
d)
Hardware
28.
Which is more likely to be found in a home?
a)
client-server network
b)
peer-to-peer network
29.
Which best describes a server?
a)
A computer that stores data
b)
A computer that stores software
c)
Central computer - provides clients with functionality
d)
A computer within a network
30.
What does a server store?
a)
Client data
b)
Software and client data
c)
Back up files
d)
Software
31.
Which is an advantage of client-server networks?
a)
Client-server networks are easy to maintain
b)
Client-server networks are cheap to build
c)
The client relies on the server
d)
Clients are kept secure by the server
32.
Which is an advantage of client-server networks?
a)
Files/Internet connection/hardware can be shared
b)
The network never stops functioning
c)
The network is always fast and reliable
d)
A client's data is backed up every minute
33.
Which is a disadvantages of a client-server network?
a)
When server isn't on, clients don't power up
b)
Clients can't connect wirelessly to the server
c)
Dependent on server - if it goes down, clients stop working
d)
Clients are more expensive than servers
34.
Which best describes a peer to peer network?
a)
To peers connected together
b)
Devices connected together - without a server
c)
To piers connected together
d)
Two devices connected together - without a client
35.
What are the advantages of a peer to peer network?
a)
More stylish
b)
Relatively cheap, low maintenance
c)
Faster
d)
More effective
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