Block 4 unit 1

Question 1

What is a server

Answer 1

Computer or device that manages network recourses/assests

Question 2

Single-purpose

Answer 2

Committed to a specific task

Question 3

Multi-purpose

Answer 3

Flexible. Performs multiple tasks

Question 4

Peer to peer

Answer 4

Is non dedicated
Every computer can communicate directly with each other

Question 5

Client server

Answer 5

Dedicated/centralized
Computer has more authority than other.

Question 6

Client server architecture

Answer 6

Server
Client
Workstation

Question 7

Thin client

Answer 7

Desktop terminal that as no SSD/HDD.
Basically a USB HUB

Question 8

Thick client

Answer 8

Has CPU,memory, SSD/HDD and local applications.
Fat/rich client
Can function independently

Question 9

A personal computer that has all components

Answer 9

Workstation

Question 10

Client server advantage

Answer 10

Central management of the server
Security
Easier organization

Question 11

Client server disadvantages

Answer 11

More expensive
Server performance impacts server
Single point failure

Question 12

Domain controller
Manages and stores info about network recourses

Answer 12

Active Directory server

Question 13

Provides multimedia capabilities

Answer 13

Audio/video server

Question 14

Assignes ip adresses

Answer 14

DHCP

Question 15

Provides a translation or resolution of domain names to IP addresses

Answer 15

DNS

Question 16

Makes it possible to move one or more files securely between computers

Answer 16

File transfer protocol FTP

Question 17

Transfers and stores mail over corporate/enterprise networks.

Answer 17

Mail server

Question 18

Acts like a mediator
Hides IP addresses

Answer 18

Proxy server