40 Questions
What is the primary function of an SMTP server in email communication?
To route the email to its destination by contacting the recipient's email server
What is the purpose of a DNS server in the email sending process?
To determine how to route the message through the Internet
What is the protocol used to transmit and send emails between servers and from a client to a server?
SMTP
What is the role of the email client in the email sending process?
To create and send emails
What is the purpose of the ISP's server in the email sending process?
To provide a connection to the SMTP server
What is the response of the SMTP server when it receives an email from the client?
It replies with a message saying 'Send it now' or 'Too busy; send later'
What type of files can be attached to an email?
Various types of files, such as images, programs, documents, etc.
What is the primary difference between email and snail mail?
Email is faster than snail mail
What is the role of the remote client in file sharing?
To act as a server and send the file to the requesting computer
What is a common requirement for file sharing?
Both users must have the same file-sharing software
What is a characteristic of server-concentric architecture?
All data requests from PCs go to one of the servers
What is the advantage of BitTorrent's parallel downloading mechanism?
It enables users to download different pieces of a file from multiple sources simultaneously
What is the role of a seeder in the BitTorrent system?
A user who has the complete file and shares it with other peers
What happens when a leecher completes downloading a file using BitTorrent?
They become a seeder and share the file with others
What is a characteristic of true peer-to-peer structure?
Each computer is a host and a client at the same time
What is the main purpose of BitTorrent?
To distribute data over the internet
What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?
To find the correct IP address for a website
What happens to an email after it is sent by the SMTP server?
It travels through Internet routers to reach the recipient's email server
What is the purpose of a gateway in email transmission?
To translate data from one type of computer system to another
What is the role of the POP or IMAP server in email transmission?
To store emails until the recipient asks for them
What is the main difference between peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing and cloud-based file sharing?
P2P file sharing does not involve a centralized server, while cloud-based file sharing does
What is the purpose of the client software in peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing?
To search for and download files from other users
What is the function of the server in peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing?
To list the libraries of other users for searching
What is the purpose of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in file sharing?
To upload and download files to and from a centralized server
What is the primary function of middleware software in the storage system?
To provide a direct path to a dedicated server for each client
What is the main reason why a dedicated server for each client is impractical?
The demand for storage space is too large and immediate
What is the role of a tracker in BitTorrent?
To coordinate the sharing of files among peers in the network
What is the term for the technique of creating virtual computers on a single server?
Server Virtualization
What is the benefit of server virtualization in terms of physical machines?
It reduces the need for more physical machines
What happens when a user finishes downloading a file and exits the BitTorrent client without choosing to seed?
They become a leecher
What may the central server do to a file before saving it?
Encrypt the file to deter hackers
What is the primary benefit of having more seeders in a BitTorrent network?
Faster download times
What is the purpose of a central server in cloud storage?
To manage client requests
What is a potential benefit of distributing parts of a file across multiple servers?
It makes it more difficult for a file to be totally eradicated
What is the main advantage of middleware software in terms of client access?
It provides a direct path to a dedicated server for each client
What is the primary advantage of using cloud storage?
Access to files from anywhere
What is the purpose of the central server's inspection of a request?
To ensure the request is valid and secure
What is the role of the front end in cloud storage?
To interact with clients and manage their files
What is the purpose of protocols in cloud storage?
To ensure there are no gaps or contradictions in client requests
What is the term used to describe the universe of peers and trackers exchanging requests and bits of files in BitTorrent?
Swarm
Learn how email clients work with internet service providers to send emails, including attaching files and using SMTP servers. Test your knowledge of email functionality and the process behind sending emails.
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