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What is a key characteristic of a client-server model?
What is a key characteristic of a client-server model?
How do DHCP servers function in a home network?
How do DHCP servers function in a home network?
Which of the following statements about client-server systems is accurate?
Which of the following statements about client-server systems is accurate?
What advantage does client-server networking have over the mainframe model?
What advantage does client-server networking have over the mainframe model?
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What is the primary purpose of a web server?
What is the primary purpose of a web server?
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Which statement about Microsoft Windows Server is correct?
Which statement about Microsoft Windows Server is correct?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical example of a server in a home network?
Which of the following is NOT a typical example of a server in a home network?
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In what scenario can a device act both as a client and a server?
In what scenario can a device act both as a client and a server?
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What is a characteristic of a hybrid peer-to-peer and client-server environment?
What is a characteristic of a hybrid peer-to-peer and client-server environment?
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During which decade did client-server networking gain significant popularity?
During which decade did client-server networking gain significant popularity?
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Which of the following can function as client devices in a client-server model?
Which of the following can function as client devices in a client-server model?
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Which statement correctly describes the role of servers in a client-server networking model?
Which statement correctly describes the role of servers in a client-server networking model?
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What best describes the function of clients in the client-server model?
What best describes the function of clients in the client-server model?
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What defines a peer-to-peer (P2P) network?
What defines a peer-to-peer (P2P) network?
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Which of the following is an example of a client-server application on the internet?
Which of the following is an example of a client-server application on the internet?
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Which feature is common in small local area networks (LANs) that utilize peer-to-peer networking?
Which feature is common in small local area networks (LANs) that utilize peer-to-peer networking?
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How does peer-to-peer networking differ from client-server networking?
How does peer-to-peer networking differ from client-server networking?
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In a client-server model, how do clients interact with servers?
In a client-server model, how do clients interact with servers?
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What hardware characteristics typically distinguish servers from client devices?
What hardware characteristics typically distinguish servers from client devices?
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What is a characteristic of computers in a peer-to-peer network?
What is a characteristic of computers in a peer-to-peer network?
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Which of the following scenarios best describes a permanent peer-to-peer network?
Which of the following scenarios best describes a permanent peer-to-peer network?
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Why might a small business prefer a peer-to-peer network over a client-server network?
Why might a small business prefer a peer-to-peer network over a client-server network?
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What is a disadvantage of peer-to-peer networking?
What is a disadvantage of peer-to-peer networking?
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What type of connectivity can a peer-to-peer network use?
What type of connectivity can a peer-to-peer network use?
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What are server roles in the context of Windows Server 2008 R2?
What are server roles in the context of Windows Server 2008 R2?
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Which of the following best describes Active Directory (AD)?
Which of the following best describes Active Directory (AD)?
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What is the primary function of a Domain Controller (DC) in a network?
What is the primary function of a Domain Controller (DC) in a network?
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What is the role of DNS in a TCP/IP network?
What is the role of DNS in a TCP/IP network?
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What is an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
What is an Organizational Unit (OU) in Active Directory?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Windows Server?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Windows Server?
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Why is it important for attributes within an Organizational Unit to be unique?
Why is it important for attributes within an Organizational Unit to be unique?
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Which option best describes the relationship between server roles and features?
Which option best describes the relationship between server roles and features?
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What is the primary purpose of Active Directory groups?
What is the primary purpose of Active Directory groups?
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What is considered a best practice for managing user permissions in Active Directory?
What is considered a best practice for managing user permissions in Active Directory?
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Which tool is commonly used to administer Active Directory?
Which tool is commonly used to administer Active Directory?
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Which statement about Active Directory organizational units (OUs) is accurate?
Which statement about Active Directory organizational units (OUs) is accurate?
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What feature makes Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) a popular management tool?
What feature makes Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) a popular management tool?
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Study Notes
Network Operating Systems
- Two main types of networking models: Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Client-Server.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
- P2P networks consist of connected PCs that share resources directly without a separate server.
- Can be ad hoc (temporary connections) or permanent (set up in small offices).
- Appropriate for small local area networks (LANs), especially in homes and small businesses.
- Utilizes the same protocols and software across all devices.
- Can take advantage of the internet for geographically dispersed networks.
- Hybrid configurations exist, where routers serve centralized functions while peer devices manage local sharing directly.
Client-Server Networking
- Gained popularity in the 1990s, allowing personal computers to replace mainframes.
- Involves specific roles for client devices (requesting info) and servers (providing data/resources).
- Common on both the internet and local area networks (LANs).
- Examples of client-server systems include web browsers, web servers, and DNS systems.
Client Server Hardware
- Client devices include PCs and mobile devices with network software for requesting data.
- Servers are powerful machines capable of storing files, applications, and databases, typically with enhanced processing and memory capabilities.
Client-Server Applications
- Organize network traffic by sending messages from clients to servers for processing and response.
- A single server can serve multiple clients, and server pools can handle increased loads.
- Some devices may function as both clients and servers for different applications.
Local Client-Server Networks
- Many home networks operate on a small-scale client-server basis.
- Broadband routers serve as DHCP servers, assigning IP addresses to connected devices.
- Other server types in homes may include print servers and backup servers.
Client-Server vs. Peer-to-Peer
- Developed to efficiently share database access among multiple users.
- Offers greater flexibility than mainframe models by allowing on-demand connections.
Microsoft Windows Server Features
- Windows Server OS provides enterprise-level operational control over data storage and networks.
- Roles assigned to a server determine its function (e.g., file server, DNS server) with additional features enhancing its capabilities.
Active Directory
- A directory service within Windows Server, essential for managing permissions and network resource access.
- Organizes data as objects (users, groups, devices).
- Central to a Microsoft network, providing a Domain Controller (DC) for authentication.
Domain Name System (DNS)
- A set of protocols integral to TCP/IP for mapping computer names to IP addresses.
- Facilitates communication between users and machines by resolving names.
Organizational Units (OU)
- Containers in Active Directory that hold users, groups, and computers.
- Serve as the smallest organizational unit for applying policies and permissions.
- Must maintain unique attributes for all contents within the OU.
Active Directory Groups
- Utilize groups to manage resource permissions, improving administrative efficiency.
- Best practices include grouping users and applying access controls through these groups.
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
- A management console for administering Active Directory, allowing easy management of users, OUs, and attributes.
- Highly utilized tool since Windows 2000 for effective Active Directory administration.
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This quiz focuses on Network Operating Systems, emphasizing key concepts such as Peer to Peer Networking and Client Server Networking. Students will be tested on their understanding of how these networking models operate in computer systems servicing. It is designed for Quarter 1, Week 4 of the TLE 10 program.