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What is a characteristic of a thin client architecture?
What is a characteristic of a thin client architecture?
- All application logic resides on the client
- Not scalable
- Little or no application logic on the client (correct)
- High infrastructure cost
What is a disadvantage of a client-server architecture?
What is a disadvantage of a client-server architecture?
- Easy to program and test
- High scalability
- Low infrastructure cost
- Heavily loaded network due to more data exchanges (correct)
Which application layer example is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which application layer example is NOT mentioned in the text?
- Faxing (correct)
- Instant Messaging
- File Transfer
What was one of the innovative ideas behind the creation of the World Wide Web?
What was one of the innovative ideas behind the creation of the World Wide Web?
What determines whether an architecture is classified as thin or thick client?
What determines whether an architecture is classified as thin or thick client?
What is a key consideration for choosing an architecture?
What is a key consideration for choosing an architecture?
What is the purpose of SMTP?
What is the purpose of SMTP?
What is the main difference between POP and IMAP?
What is the main difference between POP and IMAP?
Which protocol is used to send e-mail between e-mail servers?
Which protocol is used to send e-mail between e-mail servers?
What is the purpose of a mail transfer agent (MTA)?
What is the purpose of a mail transfer agent (MTA)?
What does the term 'user agent' refer to in the context of e-mail architecture?
What does the term 'user agent' refer to in the context of e-mail architecture?
Which markup language is mentioned as becoming popular and is used for formatting multimedia files?
Which markup language is mentioned as becoming popular and is used for formatting multimedia files?
In a host-based architecture, where are almost all functions performed?
In a host-based architecture, where are almost all functions performed?
What is a common problem associated with client-based architectures?
What is a common problem associated with client-based architectures?
Which architecture allows for more efficient processing due to distributed functions?
Which architecture allows for more efficient processing due to distributed functions?
What is the purpose of Middleware in client-server architectures?
What is the purpose of Middleware in client-server architectures?
Which standard provides a way of translating between software from different vendors in Middleware?
Which standard provides a way of translating between software from different vendors in Middleware?
What is the main advantage of multi-tier architectures over two-tier architectures?
What is the main advantage of multi-tier architectures over two-tier architectures?
What is a disadvantage of host-based architectures?
What is a disadvantage of host-based architectures?
What type of architecture involves logic balanced between the client and server?
What type of architecture involves logic balanced between the client and server?
What problem may arise due to large file sizes moving across the LAN in client-based architectures?
What problem may arise due to large file sizes moving across the LAN in client-based architectures?
What is a common problem associated with getting software from different vendors to work together smoothly in client-server architectures?
What is a common problem associated with getting software from different vendors to work together smoothly in client-server architectures?
What type of architecture uses clients and servers in a balance and is very popular in simple LANs?
What type of architecture uses clients and servers in a balance and is very popular in simple LANs?
