Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks

Question 1

What are the advantages of using a client-server network?

Answer 1

Easy backups, Easy updating software, easy to manage files and network security

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of using a client-server network?

Answer 2

Expensive, Servers may become overloaded

Question 3

What is a client-server network?

Answer 3

A network managed by a sever

Question 4

In a client-server network what are the devices connected to the central server called?

Answer 4

Clients

Question 5

Where are the files and software stored in a client-sever network?

Answer 5

Centrally

Question 6

What are the advantages of using a Peer-to-Peer network?

Answer 6

Easy to maintain, no dependence on a server

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of using a Peer-to-Peer network?

Answer 7

Slow, unreliable, No centralised managment

Question 8

How do you store files on a Peer-to-Peer network?

Answer 8

On individual devices and share them with others

Question 9

What is a Peer-to-Peer Network?

Answer 9

All devices are equal connecting directly to each other without a server