Client servers, p2p networks, topologies, LAN and WAN

Question	Answer
Explain what a peer-to-peer network is	In a peer-to-peer network, there is not central computer All computers are connected directly together They can share files with each other if permission is given Files can be duplicated across the network
Explain what a client-server network is	In a client server network, the file server holds all the files which the individual client computers can access. As the server provides services to the other computers, they are called its clients If the server fails, then files cannot be accesssed
Name the three types of topology	Ring Star Bus
What is LAN?	Stands for Local Area Network The LAN is on a single site e.g. house, school, office etc
What is WAN?	Stands for Wide Area Network The WAN covers a large area e.g. a country, continent or even the whole world
The internet is a . . .	WAN
What's the difference between the internet and the world wide web?	The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks. In contrast, the World Wide Web is one of the services transferred over these networks.

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	Created by Mel Hughes about 8 years ago