Peer-to-Peer Network Model Quiz: Decentralized Administration and Security

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Which term refers to a computer or program that provides a service, such as data or other resources, to other devices?

Network

Client

Domain

Server (correct)

What is the purpose of a file server?

To manage user accounts

To control network access

To store user passwords

To store files for other computers to access (correct)

What is the name of the folder created on the file server in the given scenario?

Workstations

DataResources

UserAccounts

SharedDocs (correct)

How many user accounts are created on the file server in the given scenario?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What must match between the user accounts on the workstations and the file server?

Passwords Signup and view all the answers

What is the logical group called when Windows Server controls network access to a group of computers?

Domain Signup and view all the answers

What is the centralized directory database that contains user account information and security for a group of computers called?

AD (Active Directory) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of a user signing on to the network and accessing resources allowed by Active Directory called?

AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer making a request from another computer called?

Client Signup and view all the answers

How do clients on a client-server network access resources on another computer?

By controlling entries in the centralized domain database Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network model is responsible for controlling access to its resources without centralized control?

Peer-to-peer network model Signup and view all the answers

What are the computers called in a peer-to-peer network?

Nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which operating systems might be installed on computers in a peer-to-peer network?

Windows, Linux, macOS, and iOS Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using peer-to-peer networks?

They are simple to configure Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using traditional peer-to-peer networks?

They are time consuming to manage Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network is more expensive to set up and maintain compared to a peer-to-peer network?

Client-server network Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a peer-to-peer network as it grows larger?

Adding or changing significant elements becomes difficult Signup and view all the answers

Are traditional peer-to-peer networks necessarily secure?

No, they are not secure Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of computers for a peer-to-peer network?

Around 15 Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a mobile operating system that might be installed on devices in a peer-to-peer network?

Android Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Networks

A computer or program that provides a service, such as data or other resources, to other devices is called a server.

File Server

The purpose of a file server is to provide a central location for storing and sharing files among multiple users.
In a given scenario, a folder created on the file server is called a shared folder.
Four user accounts are created on the file server in the given scenario.

User Accounts

The usernames and passwords must match between the user accounts on the workstations and the file server.

Windows Server

When Windows Server controls network access to a group of computers, it is called a domain.
The centralized directory database that contains user account information and security for a group of computers is called Active Directory.
The process of a user signing on to the network and accessing resources allowed by Active Directory is called authentication.

Client-Server Network

A computer making a request from another computer is called a client.
Clients on a client-server network access resources on another computer by sending requests to the server, which then provides the requested resources.

Network Models

A peer-to-peer network is a type of network model that is responsible for controlling access to its resources without centralized control.
In a peer-to-peer network, the computers are called peers.
Operating systems that might be installed on computers in a peer-to-peer network include Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer-to-Peer Networks

An advantage of using peer-to-peer networks is that they are relatively easy to set up and manage.
A disadvantage of using traditional peer-to-peer networks is that they can become difficult to manage as the number of users increases.
A client-server network is more expensive to set up and maintain compared to a peer-to-peer network.
As a peer-to-peer network grows larger, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage and maintain.
Traditional peer-to-peer networks are not necessarily secure.
The recommended number of computers for a peer-to-peer network is 10 or fewer.
An example of a mobile operating system that might be installed on devices in a peer-to-peer network is Android.

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