23 Questions
What is a characteristic of a thin client architecture?
Little or no application logic on the client
What is a disadvantage of a client-server architecture?
Heavily loaded network due to more data exchanges
Which application layer example is NOT mentioned in the text?
Faxing
What was one of the innovative ideas behind the creation of the World Wide Web?
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
What determines whether an architecture is classified as thin or thick client?
Application logic distribution between client and server
What is a key consideration for choosing an architecture?
Scalability
What is the purpose of SMTP?
To send e-mail between mail transfer agents
What is the main difference between POP and IMAP?
POP can leave messages at the server, while IMAP cannot
Which protocol is used to send e-mail between e-mail servers?
SMTP
What is the purpose of a mail transfer agent (MTA)?
To send e-mail between mail transfer agents
What does the term 'user agent' refer to in the context of e-mail architecture?
Another word for an e-mail client application
Which markup language is mentioned as becoming popular and is used for formatting multimedia files?
XML
In a host-based architecture, where are almost all functions performed?
Server
What is a common problem associated with client-based architectures?
Limited hardware and software compatibility
Which architecture allows for more efficient processing due to distributed functions?
Client-server architecture
What is the purpose of Middleware in client-server architectures?
Insulating network changes from the clients
Which standard provides a way of translating between software from different vendors in Middleware?
Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
What is the main advantage of multi-tier architectures over two-tier architectures?
Better load balancing
What is a disadvantage of host-based architectures?
Scalability issues
What type of architecture involves logic balanced between the client and server?
Client-server architecture
What problem may arise due to large file sizes moving across the LAN in client-based architectures?
Poor result in network performance
What is a common problem associated with getting software from different vendors to work together smoothly in client-server architectures?
Difficulty in getting software from different vendors to work together smoothly
What type of architecture uses clients and servers in a balance and is very popular in simple LANs?
2-tier architecture
Test your knowledge about the classification of thin and thick clients based on how much of the application logic resides on the client or server, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
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