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1A Flashcards

1
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A _____ is a computer or device that is dedicated to managing network resources.

A

server

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2
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Servers are often referred to as _____ because they carry out hardly any other tasks apart from their server tasks.

A

dedicated

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A server is a computer designed to process…?

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process requests and deliver data to another computer over the Internet or a local network

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A server can improve ___ ___ and ___ and make it easier for employees to collaborate.

A

file management and security

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A ____ server is a computer system or device used as the central repository of data and various programs that are shared by users in a network

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network

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6
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A network server is a powerful ____ or networking ____ used to store files and run programs centrally.

A

computer
device

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7
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There are several categories of servers, including ___ servers, ___ servers, ___ servers and ___ servers

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print servers, file servers, network servers and database servers

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8
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In theory, whenever computers ___ ___ with client machines, they are considered servers.

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share resources

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9
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When ___ or ___ computers are linked together it is considered a network.

A

two or more

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10
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There are two basic networking models used with Windows® Server Operating System and its workstation clients. These networking models are…?

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peer-to-peer (non-dedicated) and client server (dedicated).

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11
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______ networking is one of the simplest ways to configure a network and spread network resources among all clients in a network.

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Peer-to-peer networking

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12
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There are no dedicated servers. Every computer can communicate directly with every other computer.

A

Peer-to-peer networking

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Peer-to-peer networking architecture was popularized by the file
sharing system ____ originally released in 1999.

A

Napster

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By default, no computer on a peer-to-peer network has more ____ than any other. However, each computer can be configured to share only some of its resources and keep other resources inaccessible to the network.

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authority

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15
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With this model, management of network resources is decentralized. This allows all the devices on a network to function as either a server or client on an as-needed basis.

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Peer-to-peer networking

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16
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Peer-to-peer networks offer a greater degree of ____ than other types of networks because communication between computers is narrowly targeted. However, most implementations of peer-to-
peer networks aren’t ____ enough to support large traffic spikes.

A

privacy
robust

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17
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______ architecture is a network where each computer is configured either as a client or a server.

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Client-server

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Clients on a network can still run applications from, and save data to, their ___ ____ ___. They have basic configurations and localized databases. But by connecting to a server, they also have the option of using shared applications, data, and devices.

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local hard disk

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19
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Clients send a request or query to the server and the server responds accordingly. Please note that the clients on a client/server network do not share their resources directly with each other, but rather use the
server as an _____.

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intermediary

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20
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A client-server network is designed for end-users, called clients, to access resources such as files, songs, video collections, or some other service from a central computer called a server. A server’s sole purpose is to do what its name implies - ___ ___ ___!

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serve its clients

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21
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______ of a client-server network include the server, client workstations, network devices (to connect the client and server), scanners, printers, etc.

A

Components

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22
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A computer or device on the network managing shared resources for other systems on the network.

A

Server

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23
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Servers usually have more processing ___, ____ and ___ ___ ___ than clients.

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power, memory and hard disk space

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24
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They run network operating software to manage not only data, but also ____, _____, _____ and _____ on the network.

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users, groups, security and applications

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25
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A client is a computing device that initiates contact with a server to make use of a ____ ____.

A

shareable resource

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26
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In some cases, a client could also act as a ____.

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server

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27
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The term “client” may also refer to…?

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  1. The human user of a client workstation
  2. Client software installed on the workstation
28
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A thin client is a desktop terminal that has a relatively small or no hard drive, often referred to as a “____ client”.

A

zero client

29
Q

All features typically found on the desktop PC, such as applications and memory, are stored on the server back at the data center. Examples include the ___ ___ on your smart phone.

A

mobile apps

30
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The term ____ ____ refers to either a software program or actual computer relying heavily on another computer to do most of its work.

A

thin client

31
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It operates as part of a network with the client software or computer acting as an interface and the network server doing ___ ___ ___ ___.

A

all the real work

32
Q

Along with being easy to install, thin clients also offer a lower ____ (TCO) over thick clients

A

total cost of ownership

33
Q

Thick clients are also known as ____ clients or ____ clients.

A

fat client or rich clients

34
Q

It is a workstation computer in a client-server configuration functioning independently of the server.

A

Thick clients

35
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Many applications are installed locally on the client hard drive. A thick client pulls some data from the central server but only occasionally needs to be connected to that server; it can ___ ___ ___ ___ without having to always be connected.

A

run on its own

36
Q

A personal computer (such as a desktop or laptop) that may or may not be connected to a network. Most clients are ____ computers.

A

workstation

37
Q

What are the advantages of a client server?

A
  • Biggest advantage is central management of the server
  • Security
  • Easier organization and management of resources
38
Q

What are the disadvantages of a client server?

A
  • More expensive in setup and maintenance
  • Increased workload of the server could result in potential reduction of network speed
  • Extremely reliant on centralized dedicated server
39
Q

____ ____ plan how a network should be controlled.

A

Network administrators

40
Q

____ are commonly known as peer-to-peer networks.

A

Workgroups

41
Q

With workgroups, there is no centralized control, and computers act as standalone systems. There is no formal membership as in a domain nor is there network authentication. There may still be a server, but it will only control access to ___ ___ ___. Every computer is treated as an equal in network control and they look out for themselves.

A

its own resources

42
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In workgroups, computers quite often share files with other computers. While they are doing the sharing, they act as a ____ and control the access to their shared files.

A

server

43
Q

When requesting data from another computer, it acts as a ____ and the other computer is now the server.

A

client

44
Q

Domains are commonly known as ___/___ networks where the network is controlled from a single or centralized point. A server controls everyone’s access to the network resources.

A

client/server

45
Q

The central point is the server, and its role is to ___ ___ of other computers/clients through network authentication. Good management is essential for all modern networks.

A

control access

46
Q

There are many requests a client may make, so resources placed on the servers must be able to accomplish the task at hand. With that in mind, the server platform (the ____ or ____ for the system) must be designed to service those requests

A

the hardware or software

47
Q

In a small network, many services can be handled by ____ server.

A

one

48
Q

What server is also known as a domain controller?

A

Active Directory Server

49
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

The server role in ___ ___ Server allows administrators to manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as application data, in a distributed database.

A

Active Directory

50
Q

Sometimes the ____ server is referred to as a type of middleware.

A

Application Server

51
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

____ is computer software that provides services to software applications beyond those available from the operating system. They occupy a large chunk of computing territory between database servers and the end user, and they often connect the two. They are designed for (or dedicated to) running specific applications, such as AutoCAD, Apache Geronimo (Java Environment), and Internet
Information Services (IIS) server, etc.

A

Application Server

52
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

The ___ Server provides multimedia capabilities to websites by assisting the user to broadcast streaming multimedia contents. They are dedicated to running specific multimedia functions such as: Youtube, Spotify, Hulu, Discord, etc.

A

Audio/Video Server

53
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

___ servers provide pooled, centralized, virtualized resources that are hosted and delivered over a network—typically the Internet. The resources are accessed on demand by multiple users. ___ servers can perform all the same functions as traditional physical servers, delivering processing power, storage, and applications. ___ servers can be located anywhere in the world and deliver services remotely through a cloud computing environment.

A

Cloud Server

54
Q

What does DHCP stand for?

A

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

55
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

____ is designed to reduce configuration time by automatically assigning each computer an Internet Protocol (IP) address from a list of available addresses. It also logs and tracks Internet and network connections.

A

DHCP Server

56
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

____ provides a translation, or resolution, of domain names to IP addresses. In other words, a computer does not understand where the human readable www.cnn.com is. The ____ finds the
machine-readable IP address for www.cnn.com. Translates host names to IP addresses and vice versa.

A

DNS Server

57
Q

What does DNS stand for?

A

Domain Name System

58
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

____ is one of the oldest of the Internet services. ____ makes it possible to move one or more files between computers while providing organization as well as transfer control.

A

FTP

59
Q

What does FTP stand for?

A

File Transfer Protocol

60
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

A ____ server transfers and stores mail over corporate/enterprise networks through Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and across the Internet. Mail servers use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).

A

Mail Server

61
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

Acts as a mediator (___) between a client and an external server filtering requests to improve performance as well as to share previous connections with other clients on the network. ____
servers can also be used to hide the addresses of all devices on the network from the Internet as well as to prohibit network users from gaining access to unauthorized sites, download files, etc.

A

Proxy Server

62
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

____ is the method that allows users to connect to a remote computer over the Internet and use programs and data as if they were on the local machine. ____ enables users to remotely log on
to a host computer and execute tasks.

A

Telnet Server

63
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

  • Used for gaining remote access to Local Area Networks (LANs)
  • Computer running specialized software allowing it to act as a
    host
  • Supplies applications and resource sharing to remote clients
A

Terminal Server

64
Q

____ servers are servers shared by multiple web site owners. It allows each owner to use and administer the system’s services as if they have complete control of the server. When using a ____ server, the device may not realize there is another ___ machine running on the ____ server.

A

Virtual Servers

65
Q

Which server describes the following capabilities?

The main purpose of a ____ server is to store, process and transfer web site data upon the request of a visitor’s browser. ____ servers provide static content to a web browser by loading a file from
a disk and transferring it across the network to the user’s web browser. The communication between client and server takes place using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

A

Web Server

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