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Wired & Wireless Networks
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- 1What is meant by a 'client-server' network?A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request. The server provides a service.
- 2What is an advantage of a 'peer-to-peer' network?Does not need an expensive server as individual workstations are used to access files.
- 3A 'client-server' network does not store files locally on a computer on a network. Instead they are stored on a server. True or False?True.
- 4What is an advantage of a 'peer-to-peer' network?If one computer fails it will not disrupt the network.
- 5What is a 'peer-to-peer' network?Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server. Each workstation is effectively a server and client.
- 6What is an advantage of a 'client-server' network?Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.
- 7What is an advantage of a 'client-server' network?Files are stored in a centralised location, meaning it is easier to backup.
- 8What is a disadvantage of a 'peer-to-peer' network?Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
- 9What is a disadvantage of a 'client-server' network?The server is expensive to purchase.
- 10What is the 'client' part of a network?A workstation, network node or node.
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- Flashcards on Wired & Wireless Networks, created by George Lenihan on 18/10/2020.
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