Understanding Network Servers

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What is the main function of network servers in a network setting?

Store and host data, applications, and email

Manage network resources and provide services to clients (correct)

Act as clients or nodes in a network

Run on a single system and do not interact with other systems

Which term best describes centralized computers according to the text?

Are collections of network servers for high availability

Provide access to network resources

Communicate with network servers to access resources

Run on a single system and do not interact with other systems (correct)

What distinguishes server farms from individual network servers?

Simplify powerful desktops

They act as clients or nodes in a network

Run on a single system

Provide high availability, performance, and scalability for network services (correct)

In what way do all other connected computers interact with the network server or centralized computer?

Communicate to access resources or services Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'often simplify a powerful desktop' refer to in the context of network servers and centralized computers?

Reducing the complexity and cost of maintaining a powerful desktop computer Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is NOT attributed to server farms?

Reducing complexity and cost of maintaining desktops Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

Performing most of the processing tasks Signup and view all the answers

How do online media help people connect according to the text?

By allowing people to form new relationships based on common interests Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of using the Internet for communication as mentioned in the text?

Privacy issues and information overload Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest the Internet can negatively impact social interactions?

By leading to social isolation due to increased online time Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of using online media does the text emphasize regarding forming relationships?

Facilitating connections based on common interests or goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using a network server or a central system as mentioned in the text?

Accessing better resources without the need for costly hardware or software Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of network servers in a network setting?

Which term best describes centralized computers according to the text?

What distinguishes server farms from individual network servers?

In what way do all other connected computers interact with the network server or centralized computer?

What does the phrase 'often simplify a powerful desktop' refer to in the context of network servers and centralized computers?

Which feature is NOT attributed to server farms?

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

How do online media help people connect according to the text?

What is a potential disadvantage of using the Internet for communication as mentioned in the text?

In what way does the text suggest the Internet can negatively impact social interactions?

Which aspect of using online media does the text emphasize regarding forming relationships?

What is a key advantage of using a network server or a central system as mentioned in the text?

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