Network types

Question 1

What are the two types?

Answer 1

P2P, client server

Question 2

P2P explain

Answer 2

• simple network
• provides shared resources e.g. software, files, printers
• enables peers to find data without relying on a centralised server

Question 3

client server explain

Answer 3

• one centralised powerful computer ( the server)
• server is a hub to which many less powerful personal computers (clients) connect to.
• clients run programs and access data that r stored on the server
• server purpose is to serve the clients

Question 4

P2P advantages

Answer 4

• cost saving
• no network manager
• easy to set up
• no reliance on server
• operating costs r lower
• peer responsibility

Question 5

P2P disadvantages

Answer 5

• poorer security
• needs more IT knowledge
• backups r decentralised so have to be performed by by each individual PC by each user
• computers may run slow
• hard to find files
• only suitable for small networks (<15 comps)

Question 6

client server advantages

Answer 6

• security is better
• backups centralised
• communication centralised
• administration of network performed centrally

Question 7

client server disadvants

Answer 7

• more expensive than P2P
• requires specialist knowledge
• reliant on server, networks unusable if server breaks down
• software is sophisticated and expensive