Worksheets1.3.1 Networks #1 LAN's, Client-Server, Peer to Peer
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a network?
a)
A group of 1 or more devices which communicate
b)
A group of 2 or more devices which communicate
c)
When 2 or more computers are in the same building.
d)
A group of 3 or more devices which communicate
2.
What is a characteristic of a LAN?
a)
Small geographical location such as a school or small office.
b)
Really cheap to set up.
c)
Uses less cables than a star.
3.
What is a server in a computer network?
a)
Someone who manages the network
b)
The name for a large number of computer cables
c)
A powerful computer that provides a service, such as centralized file storage
4.
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
5.
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.
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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