Understanding Server Types and Models

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What is the essential characteristic of a server in the client-server model?

Directly interacting and sharing resources with other devices

Acting as a peer node on the network

Listening for requests and responding with a message (correct)

Sending requests upon receiving a message

Which type of server is crucial for hosting websites and running applications?

Database Servers

Media Servers

Web Servers (correct)

Authentication Servers

In a server farm, what is responsible for distributing incoming network traffic?

Server Racks

Load Balancers (correct)

Redundancy

Failover

What kind of server is specialized in managing vast amounts of information?

Database Servers Signup and view all the answers

Which model involves devices functioning simultaneously as both clients and servers?

The Peer-to-Peer Model Signup and view all the answers

What type of servers are used for authentication purposes in a network?

Authentication Servers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the client-server model in computing and networking?

To allow efficient sharing of resources, data, and processing power across a network Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the client-server model?

Clients initiate communication and send requests, while servers listen for these requests and respond accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a web server in the client-server model?

To host web applications and perform security authorization tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an application server in the client-server model?

To host web applications and perform security authorization tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a database server in the client-server model?

To store user and program data for the client devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a mail server in the client-server model?

To provide email services for the client devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a data center?

To provide a secure and controlled environment for critical IT systems Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for organizing and housing computing equipment in a data center?

Server rack Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a web server in the client-server model?

To handle incoming client requests and serve web content Signup and view all the answers

Which type of server is responsible for executing application logic and business rules?

Application server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a database server?

To manage and store application data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of server is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing email messages?

Mail server Signup and view all the answers

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