12 Questions
Which type of network architecture involves one or more computers functioning as servers and others as clients?
Client-server network
What is a common disadvantage of a client-server network?
High cost due to expensive servers
How are digital signals represented in data transmission?
Through a series of voltage pulses
What is the main advantage of digital transmission over analog transmission?
Lower error rates
Why are client PCs in a client-server network typically less powerful than servers?
To reduce individual processing loads
What happens to the entire network if the server in a client-server network experiences downtime?
The network completely fails
What is the most common physical transmission medium used in local area networks to connect computers and devices?
Twisted pair cable
Which type of twisted pair cable contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference?
STP
What physical transmission medium is more expensive than twisted pair cables, offers higher data transfer rates, and is used by Cable TV networks and Telephone Companies?
Coaxial cable
In a fiber optic cable, what surrounds each strand of glass inside the cable?
Cladding
Which topology refers to the network layout where all devices are connected to a central hub or switch?
Star Topology
What is the term used to describe the way data is transmitted in both directions simultaneously, like in a telephone call?
Full Duplex Mode
Learn about the fundamentals of client-server networks, where some computers act as servers providing services to other computers, called clients. Servers control hardware and software, offer centralized storage, and reduce data traffic on the network. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of this network architecture.
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