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WorksheetsPeer-to-Peer and Client-Server Networks
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 9mins
Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'peer-to-peer' network.
Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server. Each workstation is effectively both a server and client.
A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request. The server provides a service.
What is the 'client' part of a network?
A device such as a switch or a router that works for the network.
A server providing a service to workstations on a network.
A workstation, network node or node.
The ISP - Internet Service Provider.
What type of network is this?
Peer-to-peer
Client-server
In this image, the devices labelled 'B' are ________ in the network
Servers
Clients
Equal
Peers
Which one of these items is true of a client-server network?
It needs a network manager to run the network
There is no centralised management
All computers are of equal status
There is no dependency on a server
Some servers are specialised for certain roles, such as a 'Print' Server.
True
False
Which of these are functions that servers can perform?
Controls the level of user access to files and software
Controls installation of software on the client computers
Controls access to network printers and managing print queues
Controls client computer access to the Internet
All of the above
Which network type would suit an organisation best?
Peer-to-peer, to save on setup costs and avoid dependence on a server which would bring the whole system down if it fails.
Client-server, to centrally store, backup and protect data whilst managing software and access on all the client devices.
Select all the true statements:
There needs to be a server for each client to save and manage each workstation's data.
Peer-to-peer networks are easier to set up than client-server networks
Peer-to-peer networks allow individual devices to share files between each other.
Peer-to-peer networks are commonly used in large organisations
It is easier to implement security procedures throughout a client-server network than a peer-to-peer network.
Where is data stored in a client-server network?
In the cloud
On each PC
In the switch
Centrally
Select all the true statements:
If the server goes down in a client-server network, all clients lose access to work and resources.
All computers in a client-server network are equal
A peer-to-peer network has one central controlling computer
Peer-to-peer networks are less secure because data is spread out among devices.
The server in a client-server network can become overloaded if too many clients are accessing it at once.
What is cloud storage?
Storing data on the server of another company, accessible through the Internet
Storage accessible anywhere with an internet connection
Running programs on a remote server, accessible with an Internet connection
All of the above
Which of these is an advantage of cloud storage?
The user has no control over their data
Many programs can be run at the same time, regardless of the processing power of your device
Accessible anywhere with an internet connection
Portability
