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What is the primary characteristic of client-server configuration in a network?
What is the primary characteristic of client-server configuration in a network?
- Devices are dependent on a central server for services. (correct)
- All devices share resources equally.
- Each device acts as an independent server.
- Network performance is determined by the slowest device.
How does a peer-to-peer network differ from a client-server network?
How does a peer-to-peer network differ from a client-server network?
- Peer-to-peer networks rely on dedicated servers.
- In peer-to-peer networks, devices share files only with a central server.
- Each device in a peer-to-peer network can provide services to others. (correct)
- Client-server networks have no central management.
What would be a downside of using a peer-to-peer configuration?
What would be a downside of using a peer-to-peer configuration?
- Decentralization may lead to inconsistency in resources. (correct)
- Higher dependency on a single point of failure.
- Faster access to centralized data.
- Limited sharing of resources among devices.
Which of the following best describes 'dedicated servers' in the context of client-server configurations?
Which of the following best describes 'dedicated servers' in the context of client-server configurations?
In a network, what implication does a centralized server have on reliability as compared to peer-to-peer models?
In a network, what implication does a centralized server have on reliability as compared to peer-to-peer models?
Study Notes
Network Service Configuration
- Two main configurations for services on a network: client-server and peer-to-peer.
- Client-server:
- Devices rely on a central server for services and management.
- Peer-to-peer:
- No central server.
- Each device provides services and files to other devices on the network.
- Client-server can be thought of as 'dedicated servers'.
- Peer-to-peer can be thought of as 'local hosts'.
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Description
This quiz explores the two main configurations for services on a network: client-server and peer-to-peer. You'll learn about the characteristics of each configuration, including the roles of devices and the management of services. Test your knowledge on how these networks operate and their fundamental differences.
