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WorksheetsNetworks - Client server / peer to peer
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
In a client-server network:
there can only be one server
there is one “client” and many “servers” which provide printing, file storage and Internet access.
there may be hundreds of clients
All files and software are held by the server.
The advantages of a client-server network include:
security is created, managed and enforced
backup of data is centralised
many computers have access to centralised resources
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A peer-to-peer network:
usually links just two computers
allows computers on the network to exchange files with each other
is often used by people working in a large organisation
is not vulnerable to hacking
A peer-to-peer network:
uses a central file server loaded with the required applications
requires only one anti-virus scanner for all computers in the network
carries out automatic backup for all computers on the network
is commonly found in a home or small office
Peer-to-peer networks:
can only be used by up to ten people
are less vulnerable to viruses than standalone computers
are a type of client-server network
are sometimes used for illegal file sharing of copyright material such as music and films
Which of the following is true of cloud computing?
The network server is located on a satellite orbiting the earth
CLOUD stands for Connected Links On Unlimited Devices
Many users, separated by large distances, can run a program or application at the same time
The cloud stores user data but not software
In cloud computing:
Software and applications are commonly accessible via a web browser on any computer
A single network server runs the cloud services
Users have access to unlimited free storage of data
There is no danger of sensitive data being hacked
Cloud computing is used for:
social networking
online data storage
online data storage
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